d-link dir-855 xtreme n duo dual band draft 802.11 n media router
the d-link xtreme n duo media router dir-855 is the latest addition to the award-winning xtreme n product family . the duo technology in the dir-855 supports dualband 2.4 and 5 ghz wireless signals at the same time . this allows you to check e-mail and browse the internet using the 2.4 ghz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition hd movies and other media on the 5 ghz band . the dir-855 is designed for users looking to get a true hd wireless connection that can handle multiple hd video streams throughout the house while being backward compatible with your existing 802.11 g and 802.11 a products . the d-link xtreme n duo media router see larger image . 4 gigabit ethernet ports in the rear see larger image . key features wireless n connectivity for superior wireless performance clarity and coverage dual-band wireless n connectivity for enhanced throughput 2.4 and 5 ghz simultaneously wi-fi protected setup wps for secure simple 1-button setup intelligent qos technology prioritizes both wired and wireless internet traffic to enable enhanced gaming and phone calling voip experience capable of streaming audio and video to compatible upnp-enabled devices active firewall protection 4 gigabit ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity secure your wireless network using advanced wpa or wpa2 encryption backward compatible with 802.11 g and 802.11 a devices including game consoles and digital media players supports good neighbor policy -- will not interfere with other wireless networks 5 ghz technology the dir-855 utilizes the 5 ghz band which is the best technology available for wirelessly streaming multiple hd videos across your network . it achieves this by operating in a clear wireless band to avoid interference that may slow down and limit the range of current wireless technologies like 802.11 g . shareport with shareport technology you can connect a usb printer or storage device to your router and allow users to access them from anywhere on the network . conveniently turn your existing usb printers and storage devices into network devices for everyone to share . why intelligent qos is better with some routers all wired and wireless traffic including voice over ip voip video streaming online gaming and web browsing are mixed together into a single data stream . by handling data this way applications like streaming video could pause or delay . with the d-link intelligent qos prioritization technology wired and wireless traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams . these streams are then categorized by sensitivity to delay so applications like voip video streaming and online gaming are given priority over web browsing . this enables multiple applications like streaming video and gaming to stream smoothly to your tv or pc . delivering best-in-class performance network security and coverage the xtreme n duo media router dir-855 is the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office . get ready for the future ipv6 equipped with the growing number of internet-enabled applications requiring ip addresses the supply of ip addresses under the current internet protocol version 4 ipv4 system has already been exhausted . the ipv6 protocol solves this network addressing exhaustion by creating more ip addresses but migration from ipv4 to ipv6 is not necessarily automatic . no worries -- this d-link product is ipv6 certified and ready for the future . what s in the box xtreme n duo media router 3 detachable antennas cat5 ethernet cable power adapter cd-rom with installation wizard and product documentation requires shareport client utility installation on the pc . shareport upgrade is available for the hardware versions a1 a2 . maximum wireless signal rate derived from ieee standard 802.11 g 802.11 a and 802.11 n specifications . actual data throughput will vary . network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate . environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range . wireless range and speed rates are d-link relative performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard wireless g product from d-link . maximum throughput based on d-link s 802.11 n devices .