D-Link DIR-880L review: A good, basic 802.11ac Wi-Fi router

July 16, 2014

If you’re a big fan of D-Link’s connected-home product line, D-Link’s DIR-880L is the 802.11ac Wi-Fi router to buy. D-Link is building out an ecosystem of IP cameras, motion sensors, and lighting controls that are super-easy to deploy, thanks to the company’s “zero-config” architecture. This router is also a good choice for if you’re looking for a new router that’s easy to set up and manage, with or without a PC.The DIR-880L isn’t the fastest 802.11ac router I’ve tested lately, but it’s also priced about $30 less than either the Asus RT-AC68U or the Linksys WRT1900AC. Like those routers, this is a dual-band model supporting 802.11b/g/n clients on its 2.4GHz frequency band (802.11n clients at speeds up to 600Mbps) and 802.11a/ac clients on its 5GHz band (802.11ac clients at speeds up to 1300Mbps). Add 600 to 1300 and you get the oh-so-popular AC1900 marketing label. You can also set up a guest network on either or both bands.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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