D-Link DIR-879 EXO AC1900
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10 years ago
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO WiFi Router Review
As the cost of network hardware continues to tumble, fast ways of getting online around the home needn't break the bank. Announced at CES 2016, D-Link ‘s DIR-879 AC1900 EXO WiFi Router promises a noticeable upgrade from your cable company's default hardware, without headaches at setup and for a...
10 years ago
D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879)
The AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) is the first entry in D-Link's new EXO series of routers designed to offer a combination of power, style, and affordability. At $149.99, this dual-band 802.11ac model offers decent throughput speed and four wired LAN ports, as well as the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi...
Pros:
- Sleek design
- Four wired LAN ports
- Good selection of management options
- Solid close-range throughput in our tests
Cons:
- No USB ports
- Middling long-range throughput in testing
10 years ago
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router
The DIR-879 comes with four antennas that can be folded on its top. Even the fastest laptops, tablets and phones have a capped Wi-Fi speed of 1,300Mbps -- no device on the market currently is capable of anything more.
Pros:
- The D-Link DIR-879 is fast
- looks cool and at $140
- is pretty affordable
Cons:
- The web-based user interface lacks some customization features
- You must manually update the router's firmware before it works as intended
10 years ago
AC1900 class routers have become the product of choice for folks who think spending $300+ on a router is, uh, nuts. This class is well down the price curve at this point, with many models retailing for $100 or less and some even pretty decent performers.
10 years ago
Drop connection
Keep dropping connection altering the channels
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