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[FurryNutz]

Ok, let us know if you get another or something different.

[TheTech]

I will, Any recommendation? I currently have a DIR-655 and was just looking for better wireless coverage.

[FurryNutz]

What kind of coverage are you looking for?
Any need for 5Ghz radio on your devices?
What modes are you using on the 655? This will dictate range as well.

One thing you might consider is using a DAP model AP with your 655.

[TheTech]

We have a 1 story house with a basement and would like to have whole house coverage. I think we can get the coverage with just a router. the 655 does cover the house but the 645 had a stronger signal so there where fewer drops
current modes

WIRELESS LAN

Wireless Radio :Enabled
802.11 Mode : Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b
Channel Width :20MHz
Channel :9
WISH : Active
Wi-Fi Protected Setup :Enabled/Configured

[FurryNutz]

I would change the mode from Mixed all to Mixed G and N.

I would also recommend using the 655 has a host router and use the 645 as an AP. 

[TheTech]

If I can get the 655 to cover the house that it my goal. I cant justify the cost of the 645 if I am going to just use it as an AP.

[FurryNutz]

The 645 acting as a AP would only ensure maximum coverage and stability working in concert with the 655. You can do vs versa too.

For my set up, I use the 655 as the host router at one end of the house and another AP towards the other end in the living room.

Placement is crucial if your going to have the 655 be the only item servicing WiFi. Central is best. However be aware that other things will impede signal coverage, building materials and external interferences.

How big is your house? Sq ft?

[TheTech]

It is just roughly 1500SqFt sheet rock and wood. and the 655 is centrally located

[FurryNutz]

1500 feet should be ok to cover by one router I would agree.
Any other wifi routers near by?

[TheTech]

there are several wireless routers around but what gets me is that even the hard wired connections drop out also.

[FurryNutz]

Can you see if there are any log entries dealing with disconnections or reconnections on the WAN side. I just helped a guy on a 815 who found out that the lease time on the modem to router was always expiring at 59 minutes. Is supposed to be longer. I'm wondering if possibly something is happening between the ISP modem and router.

[TheTech]

OK I can check that after work. I would really like to keep it as the through put is allot better that my 655 both wired and wireless.

[FurryNutz]

Still open to check out the 645 via teamviewer too. 

[TheTech]

OK we might try and get with you to do that. I thought about trying the 657 but you said they run the same platform as far as the firmware so I would probably have the same issue.

[FurryNutz]

LEt me know, send me a PM. If we do, please be wired to the 645.