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[davevt31]

Where were you seeing the 300 listed from the computer or the router under the Status > Wireless page?  The best reading is taken from the router itself, the Windows reading may not be accurate.

[Kurai]

Edit: Wan Port speed is set to 10/100/1000/Auto.

And the Status > Wireless tells me also 130.

[schmieg]

I have a laptop with a TrendNet PCMCIA adapter which usually connects at 270 on the computer, but the router will show anywhere from 160 to 300 depending on what's going on with the computer. However, now and then it will only show 130 on the computer and it will then also show 130 on the router. When this happens, I've found the cause is that the adapter didn't pick up the second channel. Rebooting the router or changing a wireless setting and saving it usually fixes the problem (just the opposite of your situation). I have another laptop with an Intel N adapter which can only connect at 130. Nothing I've done has enabled that adapter to see the second channel.

I throw this out as you may be having a similar problem. I look forward to any solutions.

[Kurai]

Actually that's identical to my situation.   But the problem is it's EVERY. TIME. I RESTART MY CONNECTION.  I can't be rebooting my router every time I turn on my computer; and I refuse to log into the router settings every time and manually select a new channel.  There has to be something going on here that can be resolved without all this headache.

I'm using a Rosewill RNX N180UBE usb adapter on my machine, hubby is using Linksys WRT300 PCI card.  It happens on both.

[thecreator]

Actually that's identical to my situation.   But the problem is it's EVERY. TIME. I RESTART MY CONNECTION.  I can't be rebooting my router every time I turn on my computer; and I refuse to log into the router settings every time and manually select a new channel.  There has to be something going on here that can be resolved without all this headache.

I'm using a Rosewill RNX N180UBE usb adapter on my machine, hubby is using Linksys WRT300 PCI card.  It happens on both.

Hi Kurai,

D-Link does not guarantee a 300 Mbps connection. It does guarantee a 300 Mbps connection to the D-Link Router DIR-655 if you are using Matching Adapters, as seen from the Computer.

http://www.dlink.com/products/?tab=3&pid=DIR-655&rev=DIR-655_revB

click on Works With.

Why didn't you buy a Rosewill or Linksys Router , instead of a D-Link Router? If you have matching adapters, you won't see the problem you are having.

[Kurai]

I understand that they do not guarantee it.

Because this one had been given such great reviews and I have developed a lingering disgust for Linksys after as much trouble as I had with my old one.  I have no idea how well Rosewill routers work either.  Obviously I made a wrong choice with Dlink.

As for their guarantee--again, CLEARLY I am capable of connecting at that speed.  There is just something wrong with the router that will not allow it to connect at that speed without reboot.

[davevt31]

Use a program like inSSIDer to check for other networks in your area,  the router may be throttling down because it detects other networks in your area.  The throttling down is due to the "Good Neighbor" policy that is part of the "N" specs.

[gplung]

What you have is probaly a component mismatch issue. I have an iPad that connects at 65,  3 PCs through a DAP1522 @ 270, 230 and 130, a Sony DVD through another DAP1522 @ 300' and 2 other devices through Netgear Internet adapters @ 240 and 230.

[88keyz]

I have the exact same issue.  I recently purchased a DIR-655 rev.B1 to take advantage of the native IPv6 connection that my DSL ISP offers.  I previously had a DIR-655 rev.A4 (and A3) and because of that I decided to go with the rev.B1 upgrade because my rev.A4 was rock solid.  On the rev.A4 unit all wireless N adapters connected anywhere from 216-300 Mbps.  Now the rev.B1 connects to all of the same hardware from 56-130 Mbps.  No other changes and I'm using the same settings from my A4 but the wireless connection starts in the 40 MHz band and then suddenly drops to the 20 MHz band and won't reconnect at 40 unless you reboot the router.  The problem seems to be with the wireless band rate auto selection, as it seems to prefer 20 MHz and there is no way to force a 40 MHz connection. 

And before anyone asks I have the wireless connection set to N-Only, WPA2 only, AES encryption and 20/40 Auto.  I'm not a newb and I have been using the DIR-655 for 4 years in some revision or another.  This is the first wireless connection issue I have experienced.

D-Link we need this fixed in the next firmware update, this is the only major issue I have found with the new revision.

[thecreator]

I have the exact same issue.  I recently purchased a DIR-655 rev.B1 to take advantage of the native IPv6 connection that my DSL ISP offers.  I previously had a DIR-655 rev.A4 (and A3) and because of that I decided to go with the rev.B1 upgrade because my rev.A4 was rock solid.  On the rev.A4 unit all wireless N adapters connected anywhere from 216-300 Mbps.  Now the rev.B1 connects to all of the same hardware from 56-130 Mbps.  No other changes and I'm using the same settings from my A4 but the wireless connection starts in the 40 MHz band and then suddenly drops to the 20 MHz band and won't reconnect at 40 unless you reboot the router.  The problem seems to be with the wireless band rate auto selection, as it seems to prefer 20 MHz and there is no way to force a 40 MHz connection. 

And before anyone asks I have the wireless connection set to N-Only, WPA2 only, AES encryption and 20/40 Auto.  I'm not a newb and I have been using the DIR-655 for 4 years in some revision or another.  This is the first wireless connection issue I have experienced.

D-Link we need this fixed in the next firmware update, this is the only major issue I have found with the new revision.

Hi 88keyz,

First of all, you stated that you are using the exact same settings. I assume you entered all settings by hand?

Two. There has been a Firmware Upgrade for the B1 Version to 2.01NA.
You must do a Factory Reset before and after applying the Firmware.

All settings must be manually reentered. Else you will have problems, as you are.

[88keyz]

Yes, I am running the 2.01 firmware.  Yes, I have factory reset the router.  Yes, the settings were input by hand.

Are you running a B1 revision router?  Because if you are not how can you possibly have any clue what you are talking about.  I don't want to be rude but I'm tired of people trying to tell people in this thread "its your settings", "its your hardware", "its not supported", that is all bulls#!t.  The exact same wireless settings on the A4 and A3 revisions worked perfect, but they don't work on the B1.  So please, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation other than suggesting that the B1 owners are doing something wrong, then please don't add anything.

Again, and I address D-Link, please fix this obvious issue.  Its not a hardware issue, its a software issue and the software issue lies in the firmware.  Its present in both 2.00 and 2.01.

[thecreator]

Yes, I am running the 2.01 firmware.  Yes, I have factory reset the router.  Yes, the settings were input by hand.

Are you running a B1 revision router?  Because if you are not how can you possibly have any clue what you are talking about.  I don't want to be rude but I'm tired of people trying to tell people in this thread "its your settings", "its your hardware", "its not supported", that is all bulls#!t.  The exact same wireless settings on the A4 and A3 revisions worked perfect, but they don't work on the B1.  So please, unless you have something constructive to add to the conversation other than suggesting that the B1 owners are doing something wrong, then please don't add anything.

Again, and I address D-Link, please fix this obvious issue.  Its not a hardware issue, its a software issue and the software issue lies in the firmware.  Its present in both 2.00 and 2.01.

Hi 88keyz,

No, I am not running the B1 Version. I set up the B1 Version for 2 friends, so I have first hand knowledge of that unit, and the problems I faced.

[gplung]

88keys,

That is funny because I have the 655 B1 and have not noticed any speed issues (usually mid 200s - 300). So, in other words, I am not convinced it is a software issue.

[Another Joe]

Same here.. I have a DIR-655, two laptops connected using DWA-160 and a NAS DNS-321. I have the settings as explained in the sticky note and running the latest software on all devices. After flashing to 2.01NA I did a factory reset and set the router manually again. The same problem was happening with the previous firmware 2.0NA. I'm getting a steady 130 Mbps connection. The only time I get 300 is after rebooting the router but after a while start bouncing back and forth until it sets to 130.

Have you found the solution 88Keys?

[Another Joe]

And, yes I have revision B1...