Great Router.
Picked mine up yesterday.
All stores should price match to a print out of http://www.apus.com.au/products.php?showProduct=45
got mine for $94 to beat Einfield's $95 as the Apus price wasn't up yesterday
Edited - JeffreyM: Removed "Only @ HN & HB Hi-Fi" text from coupon code field - text is not needed.
I've got one of these. It has Gigabit ethernet ports and Wireless N (and a usb port for sharing hard drives).
If it came with an inbuilt ADSL2+ modem, I'd be interested!
I have a modded WRT-54G, which performs flawlessly, and after reading this review of the "D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router", I guess I'll be sticking with my old router:
http://www.cnet.com.au/wireless/0,239028844,339273558,00.htm
I was tempted to buy the Dlink too based on the price, but you are right - I also own a modded WRT-54G, and for several years now this router has performed rock solid and gives me no benefit of upgrading (apart from the shared usb port, that might come in handy).
JRuisan,
Can you please scan and post your receipt?
WfdTamar, how big a HDD can you connect to the router?
Thanks,
There's no mention of a capacity limit, so I don't see why you couldn't use a 1Tb or more one.
This is 2.4 Ghz wireless N, not the better 5Ghz sort.
Which HN did you buy from. Can anyone else verify this deal. I keen to use one as a 3G router as I have a spare E220 for this purpose.
Bought from HN @ Alexandria.
Note it was the last one left.
I called the shop and they said I should bring a link so I asked whether to bring a printout instead and they said it would even be better.
Went to store,
Presented the printout (Einfield) http://ijk.com.au/branch/kingsford/product_info.php?manufact…
And they gave to me for $194 (Beat by $1) lol.
Cool I picked one up from Harvey Norman (Auburn) they had a few on the shelf. Just said I called earlier (I didn't) and I'm here to pickup a price match DIR655. The looked at the price $186.95 and wrote it on the sticker. Just be aware they have some older stock there. I made sure I go the latest HW Rev A4, there was and A3 left on the shelf and a couple more A4's
Can you please post a scanned copy of your receipt?
Much appreciated,
Thanks,
Varun
Anyone try it in Vic?
OOO dammn I gotta A3, not an A4
Is this ADSL+2/VOIP compatible?
It's a router only not an ADSL modem/router so I would only work if you had an existing ADSL modem.
Varunpant: I will see if I can scan it at work tomorrow. Can someone tell me how I can upload image onto this site?
Could D-Link refuse the cashback on the grounds that you got a price match?
D-Links T&C say "This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions."
My understanding to the condition is "This offer can't be combined with any other promotion held by DLink, if you participate in the $100 rebate offer by Dlink, then you will not be elgible for any other promotion run by Dlink".
I just guessing as English is not my first language. I believe DLink should not control the selling price of the retailers.
Yeah I think you are right; however the RRP on that router is $269 and Apus/Shoppingsquare sells it for exactly $100 less. The D-Link rebate only applies to HN and JB-Hifi — I'm just worried that they had a deal with D-Link to sell it for a high price in order to offer the rebate.
What do HN and JB Hifi originally sell the router for?
EDIT: Read the below post and I am now satisfied that it works :)
But price matching is not another promotion.
It is merely a price match.
The guy @ HN said it's fine and you can get it.
There is no modem.
Hey can this router work as a wireless access point?
I already have N and G routers, but they dont seem to work as access points - looking to buy a router to work as a multi-port access point rather than buy seperate wireless adapters for XBOX 360 and Tivo
Picked up one today in Brisbane, HN Garden city sold out, I went to JB Hifi nearby got it to $194, they wouldnt budge on $168 because they buy it for $164 lol! Picked up the last A4 version, I think I took the last A4 version, others were all A3. Do we have to CUT out the bottom of the box, I like keeping my boxes!
Got my cashback in 4 days!!! Awesome work Dlink. Top 3G (with your own USB dongle) for $86.
Haven't got my cashback yet but I have submitted it.. and damn I never knew about all the difference in HW Versions and all that =/
Btw how can you tell from the OUTSIDE of the box which hardware version it is?! I looked at the box and I see no sign of how you can tell whether it's HW Rev 4 or HW Rev 3? Is it just luck..?
edit: Received the $100 Cashback on 31/3/09 - cheque is dated 24/3/09
Hardware revision is near the barcode (which I assume you cut out!). The only major difference that I am aware of is the picture on the box is different! :P
apus show $170 as the price for the dir-655 was it priced lower yesterday? (I'm only a few minutes behind your original posting :)
edit - oh I see - price match with apus/shoppingsquare then $100 rebate from dlink for units purchased from HN or JB (yes I know you said in in the title - its early and I havent had enough coffee lol thanks for the post!)