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D-Link DIR-879

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3.8
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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
39 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
12
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3.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • Solid close-range throughput in our tests
  • Web-based management console is easy to navigate
  • better all-around performance and more features

Cons

  • Middling long-range throughput in testing
  • lacks USB ports
  • lacks USB connectivity

Key specs

  • 4
  • 1
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  • yes
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D-Link DIR-879 - Pros & Cons

D-Link DIR-879

Pros

  • Solid close-range throughput in our tests
  • Web-based management console is easy to navigate
  • better all-around performance and more features
  • It is a strong performer in every area and at a good price
  • The modem just works
  • and it is ever reliable
  • Great wifi range
  • sturdy equipment
  • is easy to install and to set-up
  • in comparison to other brands and it is a reliable brand
  • The range is great and the value for money was too good to ignore

Cons

  • Middling long-range throughput in testing
  • lacks USB ports
  • lacks USB connectivity
  • lack of options frustrating
  • no USB slot for a printer or storage
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • found it lacking slightly in grunt
  • It also still lacks a USB port or SD card slot
  • the lack of USB/SD ports

D-Link DIR-879 - 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
1900 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-879 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USBno
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Dimensions
Width7.91 in
Height3.5 in
Depth9.49 in
Weight1.19 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
6to4yes
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 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN940.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)yes
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate600.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennano
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas4
Total wireless data transfer rate1900.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Orange
  • Orange
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverNo
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Target audienceHome users
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientno
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2

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D-Link DIR-879 D-Link - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.5
Based on 12 reviews
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D-Link DIR-879 A fast router at a slow router price
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CNET
Published: 03.06.2016
A fast router at a slow router price

The new D-Link is a just-right router for homes, and is a great one when upgraded to the latest firmware. Here's CNET's full review.

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 16.06.2016
D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) Review
3.5

The D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) is a neat-looking dual-band 802.11ac router that delivered solid throughput scores in our tests. It is equipped with four LAN ports and offers plenty of settings, but lacks USB connectivity.

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link DIR-879 EXO AC1900 Wireless Router Review
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TweakTown
Published: 27.07.2016
D-Link DIR-879 EXO AC1900 Wireless Router Review
4.4

Looking to upgrade from an old wireless router? D-Link's DIR-879 EXO AC1900 could be for you.

D-Link DIR-879 channelnews : Review: D-Link AC1900 EXO Hits The Sweet Spot
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channelnews : Review: D-Link AC1900 EXO Hits The Sweet Spot

The biggest thing that D-Link’s new DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router is promising to do is hit the sweet spot between speed, coverage and affordability. It’s easy to burn money on an ugly box that offers superior and reliable coverage or on one that boasts an evocative design but falls short when put into practice. Put simply: finding... Read More

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO WiFi Router Review
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SlashGear
Published: 06.07.2016
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 DIR-879 D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router review: Easy setup and great coverage
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Techaeris
Published: 15.06.2016
D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router review: Easy setup and great coverage

Our D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi router review takes a look at a dual-band wireless router and sees how well it stands up in a home networking environment.

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link Exo AC1900 DIR-879
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 30.08.2018
D-Link Exo AC1900 DIR-879

D-Link Exo AC1900 DIR-879 (Router): 5 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Gaming Router Review - Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 02.06.2016
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Gaming Router Review - Gadget Review
1.5

The D-Link AC1900 EXO gaming router may have a design that's not for everyone in your household, but it makes up for it with plenty of power and performance to go around.

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-878) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.07.2017
D-Link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-878) Review
3.5

The D-Link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-878) brings dual-band Wi-Fi at an affordable price. It lacks USB connectivity, and MU-MIMO performance could be better, but it's easy to install and offers plenty of management settings.

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link DIR-879 EXO review
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TechRadar
Published: 31.01.2017
D-Link DIR-879 EXO review
3.5

A fast and reliable router

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link EXO DIR-879 AC1900 router review
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GadgetyNews
Published: 14.09.2016
D-Link EXO DIR-879 AC1900 router review
4.2

Last month I put D-Link's EXO AC1750 router through its paces. Since then I have received the DIR-879, the AC1900 version of the same. It looks identical (so no new photos) but it promises better

D-Link DIR-879 D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 Exo Dual-Band Wi-Fi router review
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T3
Published: 30.12.2016
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 Exo Dual-Band Wi-Fi router review
4.0

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