D-Link DIR-879 EXO AC1900
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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
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...
8 years ago
It out performs my old tp-link 1750
Got this Router because my house got hit by lightning and had to replace it. This thing has incredible range compared to my tp link 1750 at least 2-3 times the range. I saw the bad reviews on this but took the chance on it and I am glade I did.
9 years ago
Review: D-link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Gigabit router
D-Link's external chassis team obviously have a thing for giant robotic spiders, while its marketing team just likes high prices. The DIR-879 fills both needs, looking suitably evil, while carrying a premium street price for its AC1900Mbit/sec capability. Is it worth it though?
10 years ago
Drop connection
Keep dropping connection altering the channels
7 years ago
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Gaming Router Review
Its design may be a bit offputting to some (personally I love it), but other than that this is about as close to router perfection as you can get, "gaming-ready" or otherwise.
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
9 years ago
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 Exo Dual-Band Wi-Fi router review
We're seeing a lot of more expensive Wireless AC routers come onto the market at the moment. With our homes now having so many devices, networking manufacturers see the upgrade market as the big growth area in addition to the increased bandwidth demand from multiple streams including inside the home...
Pros:
- Flexible and fast router
- Easy to set up
Cons:
- Orange might be garish for some
- No USB port
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