Forget about flat, rectangular-shaped modem-routers. A new shape has been embraced by D-Link and it's cylindrical. The company's DSL-2890AL modem-router immediately stands out because of its tall and round design, but it's also got plenty of good stuff within its casing.
Dual-band Wi-Fi and 802.11ac; Fast wireless performance; Great streaming from USB storage
Some aspects of the management interface could be better