Though the test result from D-Link’s first 802.11n offering, the RangeBooster N 650, aren’t the worst draft-n routers, they’re still not good enough. Many capabilities in this feature-packed router are new, and some exist in few other products. For example, the 650 handles applications that use port triggers or a port range, such as MSN Messenger and BitTorrent, and its QoS (Quality of Service) technology lets gamers prioritize their traffic over other types.

The extensive firewall capabilities and the support for VoIP’s SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) standard are impressive. And while many routers accommodate dynamic DNS, few let you select from ten DDNS providers. But although its performance beat that of 802.11g, it stayed far below the throughput of pre-n devices. The pre-n Netgear RangeMax 240 beats the 650 at every range.

Sadly, these disappointing performance numbers are about par for the draft-n course. The RangeBooster N 650 router could be an excellent product, until D-Link improves its performance and range.

Source : Reviewed by PCMag.com