The D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router is one of the brainiest routers I've tested at PCMag.com's labs. D-Link has thrown in a USB port with 3G wireless capability, simultaneous dual 2.4-GHz- and 5-GHz-band Wi-Fi mixed mode, power-saving green technologies, and an abundance of...

USB port supports 3G, network access to attached printers, hard drives; Simultaneous dual-band mode; Offers extensive networking features, including powerful access scheduler and guest access provisions

Wi-Fi performance in mixed mode is below average at long distances

Many home users have made the switch from 802.11g wireless to the faster and wider-reaching 802.11n. However, speed and coverage soon go down the drain when you throw in interference from nearby wireless networks.

D-Link has done a lot more than add simultaneous support for both the 2.4-GHz and 5.0-GHz frequencies with its latest 802.11n router. The DIR-825 ($159 direct but as low as $129 online) offers a USB port for sharing a printer or storage device across a network, along with quality of service...

Good simultaneous dual-band performance; Smooth media streaming and gaming; Easy to share USB storage drives and printers; Green power monitoringbr class"khtml-block-placeholder,

Not the fastest throughput or longest range; Bland design,

A few months back, word spread via the SNB Forums that D-Link's B1 update of its relatively inexpensive dual-band, dual-radio DIR-825 [ reviewed here ] used essentially the same core chipset as NETGEAR's high-performing WNDR3700 .

Two radios for simultaneous dual-band operation; Gigabit WAN and LAN with > 200 Mbps routing speed; > 200 Mbps combined wireless throughput; USB server for storage and printers

USB device sharing is one Windows client at a time; Lower routing throughput than the A1

Even though this is specific to Rev A hardware, d-link has not responded and does not support downgrade, leaving me with a paperweight. For a router of this price, this is unacceptable company support.

The D-Link DIR-825 Router offers a high-performance home network. As a true dual band Wi-Fi N router, you can assign typical tasks like surfing the web to the 2.4Ghz band along with your VoIP connections, and connect your game console or HD media player at 5GHz. It's like two routers in one!

The D-Link DIR-825 is a Wi-Fi router with dual-band 802.11n support, broadcasting on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies simultaneously. It has a range of features useful for power users, and it is easy to set up.

Supports guest wireless networking; easy to set up; Gigabit Ethernet as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi; USB port

Large performance hit with 2.4GHz

This router is an outstanding deal. These features would have cost twice this amount of money a year

Supports two separate bands simultaneously; attractive; good security features; lots of options; good price point

So many options that it can be confusing; range varies a lot by location

We tested the DIR-825 in both frequencies that it supports and found mixed performance. On our maximum throughput test, the router did well for itself in registering 102.4Mbps and 70.2Mbps for 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies, respectively.

Virtual networked USB port; Mobile router capability; True dual-band; Intuitive and responsive browser interface; Gigabit LAN and WAN; Easy to set up; Support separate wireless networks for guests; Convenient preset settings

Slow mixed mode performance; Range could be better; Bulky design

The D-Link DIR-825 is a compact and neat-looking white plastic box with black trim around the middle. The front sports the standard LED lights showing status and which ports are being accessed.