D-Link DIR-657/E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Ethernet LAN, Black D-Link DIR-657/E. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 300 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X). Security algorithms: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS, Firewall security: VPN. Product colour: Black. Certification: DLNA, IPv6, CE, C-Tick, Wi-Fi, WPS, WMM http://www.itreviews.com/d-link-dir-657-wireless-n-hd-media-router-5/ Review date: 28 March, 2012. Review by: Kelvyn Taylor Users are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a new or replacement router, with models to suit pretty much every budget and whim. D-Link’s new DIR-657 is a mid-range model with a rather od... Easy USB device sharing; Gigabit LAN and WAN ports; supports OpenDNS parental controls; SD card slot, Singleband wireless; clumsy interface Its performance is solid rather than stellar, although the DIR-657 does have some useful advanced features for those with more complex networking needs. But in the end, the price is just a little too high for what’s on offer. ... https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/d-link-wireless-n-hd-media-router-1000-dir-657 It is a tough job making wireless routers in 2011. The limits of 802.11n (available commercially in ' Draft ' form since 2007) mean manufacturers have been limited to the same core wireless speed standard for nearly five years. As such it is not only har... Stylish design, Smart bandwidth prioritisation, Easy to setup Limited to single band, Poor streaming performance, Overpriced In an age of HD video and Cloud computing, the limitations of 802.11n continue to haunt all manufacturers of home wireless equipment. D-Link has attempted to teach the old dog new tricks, but unfortunately with the DIR-657 it has chosen the wrong ones. Th... https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/wifi-routers/d-link-dir-657-hd-media-router-1000-review-3303717/ Wireless routers perform a few simple tasks to ensure all your PCs, laptops and mobile devices and gadgets have access to a working wireless network. When a networking company releases a new product, it usually brings incremental changes rather than an... While the DIR-657 is a solid router, with a well-designed interface and most technology and settings you’d need, its performance is slightly below par. There’s no possibility of using a 5GHz wireless network for a possible speed boost either. We certai...