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Avg. price in UK:~£110Avg. price in US:~$90Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:900 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

D-Link DIR 855L Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical Score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of routers
6.9

Technical Score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

26%

5.1

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.8

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

6.3

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

â–¼Worse than 51% of routers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User reviews

30%

?

Popularity

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Verdict

The D-Link DIR-855L is a dual-band Wireless N900 cloud router designed for high-demand activities like HD video streaming and online gaming, offering aggregate wireless speeds up to 900Mbps (450Mbps on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands). Key characteristics include SmartBeam technology for targeted signal coverage, four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, and a USB 2.0 port with SharePort Mobile support for local file sharing and remote access via mydlink cloud services. Its main pros are the concurrent dual-band operation that reduces interference, high-speed wired connectivity for gaming consoles, and an easy setup via mobile apps like QRS Mobile. On the downside, it lacks the faster 802.11ac standard found in newer models, the USB port is limited to 2.0 speeds, and it has been noted to have a relatively bulky design compared to modern compact alternatives.

Technical Specifications of router D-Link DIR 855L

Technical Score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

26%

5.1

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.8

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

6.3

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

6.9
D-Link DIR 855L has a technical score of 6.9 points, which is lower than that of 51.2% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User reviews

30%

?

Popularity

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
D-Link DIR 855L has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
D-Link DIR 855L has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
D-Link DIR 855L has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 45.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
D-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
900 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
900 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 900 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 60.7% of routers and equal to 2% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 81.3% of routers and equal to 8.1% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App, Cloud
Management interface
Web UI, App, Cloud
★ Better than 95% of models
This router uses Web UI, App, Cloud for management, which is more advanced than 95.3% of routers and equal to 0.3% of routers.
mydlink app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 69.5% of routers and equal to 29.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1.4 GHz
CPU clock speed
2x 1.4 GHz
â–² Better than 66% of models
This router runs at 2x1.4 GHz, which is faster than 65.7% of routers and on par with 0.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Internal storage
0 GB
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.5% of routers and the same as 6.5% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
Hardware acceleration
no
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 68.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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D-Link DIR 855L vs the average router

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  • Better management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI, App, Cloud
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, App, Cloud, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    mydlink app
    Web UI, App, Cloud vs Web UI, App
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 1.4 GHz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (2x1.4 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x1.4 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 88 mm narrower width
    Width
    114 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (114 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    114 mm vs 202 mm
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Better management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI, App, Cloud
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, App, Cloud, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    mydlink app
    Web UI, App, Cloud vs Web UI, App
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 1.4 GHz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (2x1.4 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x1.4 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 88 mm narrower width
    Width
    114 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (114 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    114 mm vs 202 mm
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • 39% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    900 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (900 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    900 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 6.54x less popular
    D-Link DIR 855L is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • 39% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    900 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (900 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    900 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 49 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    15
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (15 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    15 vs 64
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 51.52 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    96.52 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (96.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    96.52 mm vs 45 mm
  • 102.36 mm higher height
    Height
    149.86 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (149.9 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    149.86 mm vs 47.5 mm

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What customers like about D-Link DIR 855L?

  • True dual-band functionality with simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio operation
  • Excellent throughput performance, especially at 5GHz, reaching over 85Mbps in Draft N tests
  • Intuitive and responsive browser-based user interface with helpful setup wizards
  • Comprehensive feature set including Gigabit WAN/LAN ports, guest network support, and advanced QoS
  • Sophisticated web filtering and security options, such as URL whitelisting and SPI intrusion protection
  • Convenient hardware features like a front-facing OLED display for network activity and status

What customers dislike about D-Link DIR 855L?

  • High retail price compared to other routers in its class, often considered expensive for the performance offered
  • Middling wireless range that may struggle to cover larger homes effectively
  • Bulky, 'old-school' design with antennas that can crowd the back network ports
  • Lacks modern integrated functionality such as a built-in print server or robust NAS/media serving capabilities
  • Firmware updates have been noted to occasionally reset units to factory defaults, requiring reconfiguration
  • OLED display on the front can be confusing to some users rather than helpful

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