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D-Link DIR-859

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3 editorial reviews
The D-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Router DIR-859 is a capable, if basic, budget-priced router for small- or medium-sized homes.Read more
More Than Just A Signal - Spread the net, far and wide, to many devices and stream  HD content seamlesslyRead more
The affordable D-Link DIR-867 has lots of high-end features as well as above-average Wi-Fi speed and coverage.Read more
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Pros

  • extremely smart and convenient packaging
  • performed very well in my testing
  • the menu is easy to navigate and user friendly

Cons

  • Bad No USB ports for printers or network storage
  • lacks USB ports
  • no USB port for network storage or a printer
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D-Link DIR-859 - Pros & Cons

D-Link DIR-859

Pros

  • extremely smart and convenient packaging
  • performed very well in my testing
  • the menu is easy to navigate and user friendly
  • Great range for a mid-range router
  • Intuitive User Interface lets you control your network from anywhere
  • extremely easy to install capability

Cons

  • Bad No USB ports for printers or network storage
  • lacks USB ports
  • no USB port for network storage or a printer
  • Wireless Routers Performance was a mixed bag
  • they cannot be used to extend your network as a wireless access point or repeater
  • The menu has a few slightly annoying characteristics
  • a lack of USB ports for printers and network storage
  • Wi-Fi waves weaken due to other obstructions in the area

D-Link DIR-859 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
1750 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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D-Link DIR-859 - Full Specifications

Units:
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Connectivity
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USBno
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Dimensions
Width7.48 in
Height1.5 in
Depth5.9 in
Weight0.71 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportno
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate450.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
MU-MIMOyes
Number of antennas3
Total wireless data transfer rate1750.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 18
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
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Compatibility
Target audienceHome users
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientno

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D-Link DIR-859 D-Link - Editorial Reviews (3)

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D-Link DIR-859 D-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Router DIR-859 Review
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Published: 25.09.2018
D-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Router DIR-859 Review
3.5

The D-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Router DIR-859 is a capable, if basic, budget-priced router for small- or medium-sized homes.

By John R. Delaney
12 minute read
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More Than Just A Signal - Spread the net, far and wide, to many devices and stream  HD content seamlessly

4 minute read
D-Link DIR-859 D-Link's budget AC1750 router gives great bang for your buck
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CNET
Published: 09.05.2018
D-Link's budget AC1750 router gives great bang for your buck

The affordable D-Link DIR-867 has lots of high-end features as well as above-average Wi-Fi speed and coverage.

By Dan Dziedzic
8 minute read

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