If you've divided your router requirements into needs and wants, and you've determined that a single-band router is all you need, D-Link's DIR-645 is a good choice. If attaching USB storage to that router is also firmly ensconced in your needs column, on the other hand, you should stay clear of this...

Fast performance, especially at long distance; DLNA and iTunes servers

Operates on only 2.4GHz frequency band; one underpowered USB port; unintuitive web-based UI

The D-Link DIR-645 (or the Whole Home Router 1000 as it's called in the US) is the latest D-Link push on injecting style into its home routers. Every networking company goes through this at some point, in an attempt to avoid yet-another-box syndrome.

Last month we reviewed the D-Link DIR-657 , a router filled with proprietary tricks to get around the ever more limiting factors of 802.11n WiFi. It didn't work and felt like the final proof that you can't teach an old standard new tricks. Turns out we gave up a few weeks too soon...

SmartBeam significantly improves WiFi range & performance; Stylish & practical design; Intuitive setup & graphical user interface; Well priced

Single band limits multiple user wireless streaming

Most routers tend to look pretty much the same: thin, black or grey boxes with antennas and blinking lights. To buck the trend, the D-Link DIR-645 is a simple black cylinder that looks sleek but also adds some interesting new features.

D-Link's DIR-645 is certainly a break from router convention. Instead of being a short and squat box with stubby aerials, it's a round glossy black cylinder. According to D-Link, it also has something special inside to help improve wireless speeds – what the company calls SmartBeam technology.

HINT; plug your ethernet cord in the very bottom plug on the modem, it doesnt show this on quick set up. Lack of information and set up guidance, have to go to disc to get 50 page guide. Dont like that!!! Dont like that it doesnt have software so I can change the settings when I want.

; So far it is handling all my devices 4 laptops, 2 tablets, 1 tv 3 iphones and will be adding a DVD; My speed flies, I hit internet and I am there in a blink.

Ok; like others have posted; it is a ***** to install.

People fail to understand that most any Wifi router has issues, especially in area with numerous Wifi routers near by on 2.4Ghz. These are using up all the channels and thus people are seeing disconnections from there router as it has to stop and rescan for a different channel.

Stable router for everyday use

Easy to set up, but has the capacity for a complex setup, including port forwarding. I just used the manual setup to input the routers IP and DNS, gave the wireless network a name and password and started using it. Much better signal and speed at all locations.

I'm pretty much a tech geek. However, it doesn't take someone who's IT literate to notice some of this router's falldowns.
The unit i have suffers with internet disconnects approximately every 12 hours (the BTopenreach modem is still connected however...

Good Wireless Range; Improves Performance; Strong Connection Points

BT Infinity Drops; Firmware Bugs; Internal DNS bug; Limited Compatibility; Unreliable; Xbox Live Disconnects

I have everything running off this one device - most usually running at the same time - netflix, apple tv, mutiple ipads, ipods, iphones, blackberries, speakers, and up to 3 computers at a time and I have never had any problems. I telework a lot, so VPN into the office as well.