How well does this modem work w/ normal amount of torrents, any speed or reliability issues like resets?
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I have no experience with torrents. We only do video streaming through Netflix and regular internet browsing. The video streaming works well. We have had no problems with that.
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Just my $0.02 worth. I've been using the DIR 655 for a looong time now. The technology isn't the newest, but it is really solid and stable. I have a 100mbps internet connection (super fast). My wireless download speed is 20.74mbps. My wired is around 93mbps. Usually if your staying within your own network, you can achieve speeds up to 100mbps to 1gbps depending on your networking gear.I would recommend this device, but keep in mind that it's not dual-band and it doesn't support the latest in wireless networking technology.
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The modem comes with everything you need including a setup disk which worked for me despite the experience of some other reviewers. I have had the modem for several months with no problems and would recommend it. When something happened to my Internet connection, I found that unplugging the modem adapter, waiting several seconds, and then replugging it returned operation to normal. You can look at the actual manual via the company's link (following); it includes the list of contents in the box. http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Products/DSL/DSL%20520B/Manual/DSL-520B_Manual_US.pdf
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Perfectly, getting ddwrt on it is a little tricky, but I have done it on two of these and they are both running for several months with no issues.
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I do not use the system that works through this modem for gaming and thusly can't provide a solid answer. However, this modem certainly does not seem to act as a bottle neck with respect to intermittent video downloads and general internet use.
481322
I'm using Vonage as my phone carrier through this modem. Not problem at all.
121425
I've been usin them together for at least 4 months. I have had no problems. You should be just fine using them together. I've been really pleased with my Internet speed.
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Thanks for the post.My speeds have slightly improved since I upgraded my network to gigabit and upgraded my system to quad 64 bit. My router, NICs, switch, and of course the NAS are all gigabit now. Still, I only get up to 10MB/s. Seems faster than what windows reports though. The only thing I didnt upgrade was the cables, from what I was told cables shouldnt make a difference. Thanks for the reply.
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Yes. My internet has gone down a couple of times. When it comes back up everything works fine ( wired computer & wireless laptop). Never had a problem with this router. I love it and the internal hard drive is amazing. For the price it's a great wifi router. I highly recommend this product.
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I've had no issues with it. The tech when he installed my service tried to upsell me a newer modem saying this one was too slow. I constantly get 8 Mbps down and 5 up. And yes I have Comcast.
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Works for me with Oceanic. The tech said it wasn't listed but she tried to activate it anyway and it worked. My only issue is the speed. I'm paying for 50/5Mbps which I was getting with the modem from Time Warner. With this modem I'm only getting half that rate.
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I used this to do a MoCa network for my Tivo. I tried to upgrade my splitters to 2GHZ Monster splitters and I started to have my internet modem drop out every so often. I use Comcast, A Comcast tech came out and said 2GHZ was not needed so he replaced both of them with there own 1000 MHZ splitters. It has only been about a week and a half and no drops so far. The connection does include the same POE Filter both times. As far as the MoCa networking signal I have had no problems when the modem has been up and have had a great signal with no pixellating or judders in watching tv shows from one Tivo to another Tivo in a different room. I hope this descrikption helps I used this to do a MoCa network for my Tivo. I tried to upgrade my splitters to 2GHZ Monster splitters and I started to have my internet modem drop out every so often. I use Comcast, A Comcast tech came out and said 2GHZ was not needed so he replaced both of them with there own 1000 MHZ splitters. It has only been about a week and a half and no drops so far. The connection does include the same POE Filter both times. As far as the MoCa networking signal I have had no problems when the modem has been up and have had a great signal with no pixellating or judders in watching tv shows from one... » Read More I used this to do a MoCa network for my Tivo. I tried to upgrade my splitters to 2GHZ Monster splitters and I started to have my internet modem drop out every so often. I use Comcast, A Comcast tech came out and said 2GHZ was not needed so he replaced both of them with there own 1000 MHZ splitters. It has only been about a week and a half and no drops so far. The connection does include the same POE Filter both times. As far as the MoCa networking signal I have had no problems when the modem has been up and have had a great signal with no pixellating or judders in watching tv shows from one Tivo to another Tivo in a different room. I hope this descrikption helps « Show Less
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Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for DNLA since it does not do me at that speed. Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for... » Read More Hello, FRANKLIN SPRINGER.I have used it with the Internet and DLNA and that last one does not have more of downloading 10Mbps and promotion when in the description is selling like high-speed even of 300Mbps.Try to use it in the USB ports with hard drive of 1TB and also gave the same downloading speed and promotion.The reference it mistakes telephony in the description and I thought it was a servers and SIP for customers only SIP.The truth is the high cost is preferable to buy a Buffalo for the same price, and even less since the end just use wireless Internet for DNLA since it does not do me at that speed. « Show Less
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Here is what I found out having just bought one (10/30/14). I was able to go on-line to Comcast after connecting the modem to the cable and a network cable directly to a notebook computer.The modem provisioned without any issues.The phone service work fine to.Here is the hitch...While there are no problems with the modem and it shows up on Comcast's OK modem list I found out the modem is still undergoing testing and not fully supported yet. This means you should be able to get standard internet speeds but if you have the higher speed blast service it will only transfer at standard speeds. They told me this should be fixed within a month... we will see ;) Here is what I found out having just bought one (10/30/14). I was able to go on-line to Comcast after connecting the modem to the cable and a network cable directly to a notebook computer.The modem provisioned without any issues.The phone service work fine to.Here is the hitch...While there are no problems with the modem and it shows up on Comcast's OK modem list I found out the modem is still undergoing testing and not fully supported yet. This means you should be able to get standard internet speeds but if you have the higher speed blast service it will only... » Read More Here is what I found out having just bought one (10/30/14). I was able to go on-line to Comcast after connecting the modem to the cable and a network cable directly to a notebook computer.The modem provisioned without any issues.The phone service work fine to.Here is the hitch...While there are no problems with the modem and it shows up on Comcast's OK modem list I found out the modem is still undergoing testing and not fully supported yet. This means you should be able to get standard internet speeds but if you have the higher speed blast service it will only transfer at standard speeds. They told me this should be fixed within a month... we will see ;) « Show Less
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It has worked fine for me, steaming Netflix and various video files. I haven't pushed it at very high data rates, though. Jim
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As Atul and Thomas just said, you need to attach it to your router with an ethernet cable. And by the way, once you have done that, set-up is simple. And reliable: I have been using this device to manage a usb disk just like a NAS (network attached storage) and it has been working without any problem. Over the past two years with the computers of my network (windows XP and windows 7) sharing the disk through the home network.
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Hi, mine only reboot once and the speedtest.net report between 25 and 30Mbps, sometimes even more. Good luck with yours.