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Routers such as the D-Link DIR-879 have it tough. When things are going well and they are diligently doing their job, you shouldn't even know that they are there. Your internet should just simply work, your network (home or office), should be visible with...
Easy to use, Good performance, Quick setup, Easy to maintain, Good coverage...
Mobile app isn't great, No USB, Not the widest coverage...
If you're looking for a router that can quickly be added to your network with the minimum of fuss, then the D-Link DIR-879 EXO is a great choice, offering consistent performance and a good set of features for a compelling price...
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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 tha...
Whether we're talking aesthetics or utility and performance of it, the DIR-879 is a product that resonates. A good router doesn't need to check all that many boxes but a great one goes above and beyond them. The DIR-879 is packing value in every sharp ang...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2017-02-03 01:12:16
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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 performance.This is the first time I have been sent two ver...
Compact, Original looks, Dual band WiFi, Great range...
No USB ports, Is nose light like the 869...
I liked the D-Link DIR-869 but found it lacking slightly in grunt. The DIR-879 might look the same but it certainly has it where it counts – apart from the lack of USB/SD ports.True, it will be noticeable wherever you put it thanks to its angular design a...
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For those of you that are in the market to upgrade or purchase your first router, it doesn't take much to become confused with all the marketing that surrounds each advance in technology. AC1900 is where you want to start when looking for a router, as man...
The D-Link EXO is quite an interesting router in that while it is a full-fledged AC1900 solution, the platform underneath is quite new, to me at least. One thing I can say is the router is built really well as I would expect from D-Link, and while the an...
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T3.com
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2017-02-04 01:07:44
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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 fro...
Flexible and fast router, Easy to set up...
Orange might be garish for some, No USB port...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-02-12 01:17:28
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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...
"There's no denying this is an eye-catching, easy to setup router with decent specs, and yet you can buy something else without that bright orange chassis for a solid $100 less."...
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pcpowerplay.com.au Updated:
2017-05-03 01:09:23
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D-Link usually sends us the most cutting-edge, high-end routers it's got. They're usually very expensive, look like an alien drone from Independence Day, and have had a few issues MU-MIMO support of late. The DIR-879 is an entirely different beast; it's t...
Solid performance, Easy interface...
Limited feature-set, Low port forwarding total...
It's by no means a bad product; there are just better value offerings that do a whole lot more...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2017-11-30 01:47:47
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It's been a while since we've last had a look at the developments in the world of routers, so we thought it's high time we took another look at it. What options do you get for a budget of 89 pounds / 100 euros to 178 pounds / 200 euros these days and what...
Summarizing the results of the measured speeds tests, we can see that on the 2,4GHz frequency, the Fritz!Box 3490 is the fastest router showing speeds of 128 Mbit/s on average. Second is the DIR-879 by D-Link (average of 125 Mbit/s) and the Linksys EA7500...
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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 hardwa...
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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...
Sleek design, Four wired LAN ports, Good selection of management options, Solid close-range throughput in our tests...
No USB ports, Middling long-range throughput in testing...
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...
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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...
High routing throughput...
Not that much cheaper than other AC1900 routers, No USB storage features...
AC1900 class routers have definitely matured as a class and prices have come down enough that the DIR-879 isn't the bargain it was intended to be when it was introduced only five short months ago. For about the same or less, you can buy a Linksys EA6900...
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The $119.99 D-Link AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-878) is an affordably priced dual-band router that offers the latest 802.11ac technologies, including beamforming and Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) data streaming. It's easy to ins...
Affordably priced, Easy to install, Supports Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) streaming, Four LAN ports...
Lacks USB ports, Middling MU-MIMO throughput...
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...
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With the increasing number of wireless devices in the average home, finding the right wireless router that can provide ample coverage and speed can be a bit of a chore. There are many options available out there, and our D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi router rev...
Easy to set up, great coverage, quite a few configuration options. Can use in extender mode as well...
Some might not like the bright color depending on where they're placing it...
If you're looking for a fairly affordable router that's easy to set up and provides great coverage for your home, you really can't go wrong with the D-Link AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router. The easy set up, coverage and speed is why it earned a spot as one of our...
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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...
Sleek design, Four wired LAN ports, Good selection of management options, Solid close-range throughput in our tests...
No USB ports, Middling long-range throughput in testing...
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...
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