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D-Link DIR-882

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.1 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • excellent signal coverage and fast internet access
  • Solid close-range throughput performance in testing
  • consistent signals and plenty of features

Cons

  • it does not have as many features as rivals
  • Lacks built-in malware protection
  • long-range throughput and file-transfer speeds

Key specs

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D-Link DIR-882 - Pros & Cons

D-Link DIR-882

Pros

  • excellent signal coverage and fast internet access
  • Solid close-range throughput performance in testing
  • consistent signals and plenty of features

Cons

  • it does not have as many features as rivals
  • Lacks built-in malware protection
  • long-range throughput and file-transfer speeds
  • cannot use the DIR-882 as a separate access point
  • The enclosure of the router feels hollow and plastics are very cheap
  • router only having 16MB of flash memory and 128MB of DDR3 RAM
  • just local throughput
  • not internet speeds

D-Link DIR-882 - 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
2600 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-882 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports1
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width10.0 in
Height1.75 in
Depth7.01 in
Weight1.26 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
6to4no
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
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-LAN939.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)yes
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate800.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1733.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennano
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOyes
Number of antennas4
Total wireless data transfer rate2600.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverNo
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Support for alternative firmwareDD-Wrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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D-Link DIR-882 D-Link - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7
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D-Link DIR-882 D-Link Exo AC2600 (DIR-882) Enthusiast Router Review | eTeknix
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Published: 20.09.2017
D-Link Exo AC2600 (DIR-882) Enthusiast Router Review | eTeknix

D-Link Exo AC2600 Today we're taking a look at D-Link's newest router which doesn't look as impressive as some of the ones we've tested in the past, but that's something you shouldn't be fooled by. The AC2600 EXO MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router packs the latest technology in a simple exterior. Wireless Features The wireless performance is the main reason why people upgrade their router and when the DIR-882 becomes relevant. D-Link gave the DIR-882 a great set of capabilities, starting with the AC2600 rating. With it, the router can deliver up to 800 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1733 Mbps on the

D-Link DIR-882 Looking for a great, all around NBN Router? - D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 08.10.2017
Looking for a great, all around NBN Router? - D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Review

D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 Review – When you get an ADSL2+ or NBN connection, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) normally would give you a standard, wireless router to hook you up to their network. However, having a better wireless router than the one provided makes a difference in terms of wireless speed transfer and signal … Looking for a great, all around NBN Router? – D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Review Read More »

D-Link DIR-882 D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 Review: More megabits for your buck « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 21.08.2018
D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 Review: More megabits for your buck « TOP NEW Review
4.0

This is an AC2600 Wi-Fi router, meaning it supports the current 802.11ac standard and has a total bandwidth of 2,600 megabits per second (Mbps) across its two

D-Link DIR-882 A race car at sedan prices
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CNET
Published: 21.11.2017
A race car at sedan prices

The D-Link DIR-882 dual-band router can transmit data to multiple devices simultaneously, has robust customization and an affordable price.

D-Link DIR-882 D-Link EXO AC2600 Wireless Router Review
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TweakTown
Published: 15.03.2018
D-Link EXO AC2600 Wireless Router Review
4.1

The EXO DIR-882 arrives for testing, could this be the best bang for your buck on the market?

D-Link DIR-882 D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-822) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.06.2018
D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-822) Review
3.0

The D-Link DIR-822 wireless router offers good close-range throughput performance and some useful management settings, but it isn't as feature-packed as some of its competitors.

D-Link DIR-882 Hands-on review: D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
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FutureFive New Zealand
Published: 22.11.2017
Hands-on review: D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

As home networks are put under pressure from multiple wi-fi connected devices D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router makes sure everyone in

D-Link DIR-882 D-Link DIR-882 AC2600 MU-MIMO Router Hardware Review - Impulse Gamer
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Impulse Gamer
Published: 20.10.2017
D-Link DIR-882 AC2600 MU-MIMO Router Hardware Review - Impulse Gamer

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

D-Link DIR-882 D-Link DIR-882 Review – Zit Seng's Blog
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D-Link DIR-882 Review – Zit Seng's Blog

D-Link DIR-882 D-Link EXO AC2600 (DIR-882) Review - Introduction
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D-Link EXO AC2600 (DIR-882) Review - Introduction

A stable internet connection that's capable of handling multiple devices is almost as necessary as food and water in a lot of homes, so investing into something that can improve on your ISP-provided ...

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