{"product_id":"d-link-dir-655-n300-wireless-gigabit-router-300mbps-4-port","title":"D-Link DIR-655 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router — 300Mbps 2.4GHz with 4x Gigabit LAN Ports","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-Link DIR-655\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eN300 Wireless Gigabit Router\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines 300Mbps 2.4GHz 802.11n WiFi with four Gigabit LAN ports — making it one of the most compelling value-for-money routers for home users and small offices in Uganda who need both reliable wireless coverage and full-speed wired Gigabit connections at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike budget routers with 100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, the DIR-655's four Gigabit LAN ports (10\/100\/1000Mbps) eliminate the wired bottleneck for desktop computers, NAS drives, smart TVs, and office switches — delivering full-speed wired connections to every device while the 300Mbps 2.4GHz WiFi covers smartphones, laptops, and wireless peripherals throughout the home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIR-655\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE 802.11n\/g\/b (2.4GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300Mbps (2.4GHz, 2T3R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntennas:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3x fixed external antennas for enhanced 2.4GHz coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWAN Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x Gigabit WAN (10\/100\/1000Mbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLAN Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x Gigabit LAN (10\/100\/1000Mbps) — full-speed wired connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWAN Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP — compatible with all Uganda ISP connection types\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e WPA\/WPA2-PSK, 64\/128-bit WEP, SPI firewall, DoS protection, IP\/MAC\/URL filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e QoS (traffic prioritisation), guest WiFi, DHCP server, UPnP, IPv6, remote management, port forwarding, DMZ, VPN pass-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x USB 2.0 (SharePort — for printer and storage sharing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V\/2A DC (adapter included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the DIR-655 for Home and SME Use in Uganda?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGigabit LAN at an entry-level price:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most routers at this price tier have 100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN ports. The DIR-655's four Gigabit LAN ports deliver 10x the wired throughput — future-proofing your wired network as ISP plans scale toward 100Mbps and beyond in Uganda's expanding fibre rollout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-antenna 2T3R design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three antennas with a 2T3R (2 transmit, 3 receive) configuration deliver stronger, more reliable 2.4GHz coverage than standard 2-antenna routers — important for penetrating the concrete walls common in Ugandan home and office construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePPPoE and all ISP WAN types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with all ISP connection methods used by Ugandan providers including MTN Fiber, Airtel Fiber, WISP wireless delivery, and direct PPPoE broadband — no additional modem or bridge device required in most deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQoS traffic prioritisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prioritise VoIP calls, video conferencing, and streaming over background downloads — essential when multiple users share a single ISP connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharePort USB:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach a USB printer or storage drive for network-wide sharing — a useful feature for small offices that need shared printing or file access without a dedicated NAS device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuest WiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolate visitor devices on a separate guest network — they get internet access without touching your main network devices or files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDIR-655 vs Comparable Routers in the NetEdge Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-tl-wr845n-300mbps-wireless-n-router-3-antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTP-Link TL-WR845N 300Mbps\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are N300 2.4GHz routers. The key difference: the DIR-655 has 4x Gigabit LAN ports vs the TL-WR845N's 100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. If you have a fibre or high-speed ISP plan and wired devices that need full-speed connectivity, the DIR-655's Gigabit LAN is a significant advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-archer-c9-ac1900-dual-band-gigabit-wifi-router\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTP-Link Archer C9 AC1900\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Archer C9 adds dual-band 5GHz 802.11ac (1300Mbps), a dual-core processor, and USB 3.0 — significantly more capable for high-density environments. The DIR-655 is the budget-conscious Gigabit LAN option for 2.4GHz-only deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs \u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-link-dsr-1000ac-wireless-ac-service-router-dual-band-gigabit-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eD-Link DSR-1000AC\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DSR-1000AC is an enterprise service router with dual-WAN, SSL VPN, and rack-mount form factor. The DIR-655 is a straightforward home and SME WiFi router for single-WAN deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eISP Subscriber CPE Deployment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DIR-655 is an effective last-mile subscriber CPE router for ISPs deploying Gigabit-capable equipment at subscriber premises on entry-to-mid-tier internet plans. It sits downstream of your MikroTik aggregation infrastructure, connecting via the Gigabit WAN port to your outdoor wireless CPE or fibre ONT. Your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eISP billing system\u003c\/a\u003e manages subscriber bandwidth queuing and service activation at the upstream \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hex-s-rb760igs-gigabit-router-sfp-poe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMikroTik aggregation router\u003c\/a\u003e layer via RouterOS API, while the DIR-655 handles WiFi distribution and wired LAN connectivity at the subscriber premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Companion Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hex-s-rb760igs-gigabit-router-sfp-poe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMikroTik hEX S RB760iGS\u003c\/a\u003e — Core ISP distribution router with SFP fibre uplink and RouterOS billing API integration — upstream of DIR-655 subscriber deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hex-rb750gr3-5port-gigabit-router\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMikroTik hEX RB750Gr3\u003c\/a\u003e — Zone aggregation router for multi-subscriber building deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-link-dgs-105-5-port-gigabit-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eD-Link DGS-105 5-Port Gigabit Switch\u003c\/a\u003e — Expand wired LAN ports downstream of the DIR-655 for offices needing more than 4 wired connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-tl-wr845n-300mbps-wireless-n-router-3-antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTP-Link TL-WR845N 300Mbps\u003c\/a\u003e — Entry-level alternative without Gigabit LAN — for basic subscriber premises on lower-speed plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-archer-c9-ac1900-dual-band-gigabit-wifi-router\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTP-Link Archer C9 AC1900\u003c\/a\u003e — Upgrade option with dual-band 5GHz AC and USB 3.0 for premium subscribers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cat6-ethernet-cable-1000mbps-high-speed-lan-network-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCat6 Ethernet Cable\u003c\/a\u003e — Gigabit-capable wiring to connect DIR-655 LAN ports to desktop computers, NAS, or switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the D-Link DIR-655 have Gigabit LAN ports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The D-Link DIR-655 has four Gigabit LAN ports (10\/100\/1000Mbps) and one Gigabit WAN port — all five ports support full 1000Mbps wired speeds. This distinguishes it from budget N300 routers that only have 100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, making the DIR-655 a significantly better choice for users with high-speed fibre or WISP ISP plans in Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the DIR-655 support PPPoE for ISP connections in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The D-Link DIR-655 supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPTP, and L2TP WAN connection types — compatible with all ISP connection methods used in Uganda including MTN Fiber ONT connections, Airtel Fiber, WISP wireless CPE delivery, and direct PPPoE broadband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the D-Link DIR-655 and the TP-Link TL-WR845N?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBoth are N300 2.4GHz 300Mbps wireless routers, but the D-Link DIR-655 has 4x Gigabit LAN ports (1000Mbps) compared to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-tl-wr845n-300mbps-wireless-n-router-3-antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTP-Link TL-WR845N's\u003c\/a\u003e 100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN ports. If you need full-speed wired connections for computers, NAS, or switches on a high-speed ISP plan, the DIR-655 is the better choice. The TL-WR845N is lower cost and sufficient for basic internet sharing at lower speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many devices can connect to the D-Link DIR-655?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe D-Link DIR-655 supports up to 32 wireless clients on its 2.4GHz WiFi network simultaneously, plus up to 4 wired devices on the Gigabit LAN ports. For larger offices needing more wired connections, add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-link-dgs-105-5-port-gigabit-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eD-Link DGS-105 5-Port Gigabit Switch\u003c\/a\u003e downstream to expand wired port capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhere can I buy the D-Link DIR-655 router in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNetEdge Supplies stocks the D-Link DIR-655 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router in Uganda with delivery across East Africa. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mikrotik-routers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWiFi routers and ISP networking equipment\u003c\/a\u003e and order online. Contact us for bulk ISP subscriber CPE procurement orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67701864366402,"sku":"DLK-DIR-655-N300-GIG","price":46000.0,"currency_code":"UGX","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/1778\/1314\/files\/D-LinkDIR-655300Mbps4-PortGigabitWirelessRouter.jpg?v=1791626354","url":"https:\/\/etedgesupplies.myshopify.com\/products\/d-link-dir-655-n300-wireless-gigabit-router-300mbps-4-port","provider":"NetEdge Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}