Four stream AC2600/AC3150 routers would be the new three-stream AC1900 by now if it weren't for their higher prices. Although there are bargains to be had, the cost of that extra stream and the additional performance it brings is generally around 50 bucks more.

If you don't buy your PC's ready made, chances are you've gone through the setup and configuration frustration phase. That time when you first get everything plugged in where it should be and things seem ready to go. However when you click the switch and hope for everything to work… nothing happens.

The D-Link EXO AC2600 router (DIR-882) has everything you'd expect and more for $150. (It's around £125 in the UK, and it's AU$350 on D-Link's Australian site .) It's a dual-band 802.11ac router with one 2.4GHz band and one 5GHz band, having theoretical speeds of 800Mbps and 1.7Gbps, respectively.

Affordable and fast with all the latest features; like MU-MIMO; beamforming; multiple USB ports and four spatial streams

Customizing your settings can take awhile; D-Link advertises support for 160MHz channels, but this router currently can't use them; Very low flash memory

Overall, a great router for those who want dual-band AC2600 Wi-Fi, but do not want to tear out their wallet for extra features.

Decent amount of ports; Price

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Always loved D-link devices but this router is the worst one I have ever had. Don't be fooled with all the new tech in this device.

Easy setup

Didn't work out of the box; Smart connect didn't work; Dropping signal; Hard line devices not working; No better than a AC1900. Waste of money & time

I love this router.... great device. Works very well.

The D-Link DIR-882 is an interesting combination of solid wireless technology and useful extra features including DNLA and FTP. The modest extra cost of this over an AC1900 design makes it an interesting proposition for those that use their Wi-Fi heavily or exclusively.

A simple, fast and inexpensive router

It has been a little bit since we last tested a DLink solution and it was good to see what they have been up to. With that said, its quite apparent with the 882 that build quality wasn't the number one goal. The enclosure of the router feels hollow and plastics are very cheap.

One of the most exciting additions to the world of wireless routers is the EXO AC2600 from D-Link. Wireless routers are one of the most useful additions to have in the house, even if you already have a cable modem that broadcasts a wireless signal because it ensures that your wireless connectivity...