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.

I ordered both this items (DAP-1522/B and DIR-825/B) to run multimedia and allow my Apple devices to use wireless N, I'm not sure where the issues are, either with the router or the bridge but there are significant issues with these devices when I was using them: 1.

D-Link's DIR-825 is quite expensive, but you get a lot for your money. For starters, it has a Gigabit Ethernet switch, so you can share files at lightning speed over a wired network.

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

Do not buy this router!

easy set-up

very unstable and intermittent wifi; Tech support very difficult to understand; English very bad

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.

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

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

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

The inclusion of dual-band 5GHz and 2.4GHz means the D-Link DIR-825 Wi-Fi router has a long broadcast range and few interference problems.