Testseek.com have collected 35 expert reviews of the D-Link DIR-879 EXO AC1900 Wi-Fi Router and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for D-Link DIR-879 EXO AC1900 Wi-Fi Router.
September 2016
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The editors liked
High routing throughput
Sleek design
Four wired LAN ports
Good selection of management options
Solid close-range throughput in our tests
Affordably priced
Easy to install
Supports Multi-User Multiple Input
Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) streaming
Four LAN ports
Easy to set up
Great coverage
Quite a few configuration options. Can use in extender mode as well
The D-Link DIR-879 is fast
Looks cool and at $140
Is pretty affordable
The editors didn't like
Not that much cheaper than other AC1900 routers
No USB storage features
No USB ports
Middling long-range throughput in testing
Lacks USB ports
Middling MU-MIMO throughput
Some might not like the bright color depending on where they're placing it
The web-based user interface lacks some customization features. You must manually update the router's firmware before it works as intended
Published: 2017-07-10, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
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...
Published: 2016-07-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2016-06-16, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
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...
Published: 2016-06-16, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
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...
Published: 2016-06-15, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
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...
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...
"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."...
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...
