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D-Link Wireless AC Smartbeam 1200 Mbps Home Cloud App-Enabled Dual-Band Gigabit Router (DIR-860L)

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Model Name DIR-860L
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Frequency Band Class Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard 5.8 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11ac
Compatible Devices MAC, PC, Android
Frequency 5 GHz
Connectivity Technology wireless
Item Weight 16 ounces

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  • Next Generation Wireless Technology - Wireless AC1200 for optimized performance and reliable coverage delivering high-quality HD video streaming, gaming and file transfers.
  • Dual Band Performance - Up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 867Mbps (5GHz) to deliver fast wireless speeds and less interference for maximum throughput
  • Backward Compatibility - Compatible with a/b/g/n devices
  • my D-Link Cloud Management - Monitor and manage your network from anywhere
  • Gigabit Speed - Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for superior device connectivity
  • Easy Setup with intelligent browser wizard and Quick Router Setup Mobile app
  • Preset security with advanced WPA2 encryption

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
510 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like how easy it is to setup and use the router. They say the software is intuitive and the setup process is minimal. They appreciate the value, quality, and appearance of the product. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues with the router, saying that connections drop and reconnect without any apparent reason. Customers also disagree on performance, speed, and range.

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99 customers mention "Ease of setup"86 positive13 negative

Customers find the setup of the networking router to be easy. They mention that the software is intuitive and easy to use. They also appreciate the user-friendly interface and the fact that the devices switch quickly and seamlessly.

"...Range seems good- WIFI speed is very good- Easy to setup and configure the WIFI settings-..." Read more

"...little on the pricier side, but this thing delivers and is quite easy to setup and use...." Read more

"Pros:Great value, reliable, ultra-fast, easy setup, GREAT interface, and pays for itself, in combination with the modem I also purchased, in..." Read more

"...It just works. No muss, no fuss. Fairly easy to setup.Can't comment on the speed -> I don't really tax it...." Read more

57 customers mention "Value"52 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the router. For example, they mention it's an amazing upgrade at a bargain price. Some are also impressed with the quality for the price.

"Good performance and features at a great price.EDIT 04/02/2015 : Wireless signal on 2.4GHz band became totally unstable and unusable this week...." Read more

"Pros:Great value, reliable, ultra-fast, easy setup, GREAT interface, and pays for itself, in combination with the modem I also purchased, in..." Read more

"...Conclusions after 1 day. This is a really good value for the price (I paid less than $33) While the built-in antenna amplifiers are weaker than..." Read more

"...All in all, an excellent deal for $40. My gripe about "AP Mode" is simply ease of configuration...." Read more

34 customers mention "Quality"26 positive8 negative

Customers like the quality of the router. They say it's a great whole house wifi router, awesome little router, and an AC band router at a bargain price. Some say it exceeds their expectations and is reliable.

"Pros:Great value, reliable, ultra-fast, easy setup, GREAT interface, and pays for itself, in combination with the modem I also purchased, in..." Read more

"...Overall the router is great for my needs and i will be doing an updated review in a couple of months!" Read more

"...AC performance is great. Very close to the specs. My only initial problem was an older 2.4 Ghz laptop would be disconnected after about 1/2 hour...." Read more

"...DNS resolutions would randomly time out while the connections were active. I contacted DLINK support and spoke to Mae (#AR004224)...." Read more

22 customers mention "Appearance"22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the router. They mention that it looks good, has a nice router case style, and is different looking from other routers. They appreciate the shape and simplicity of design. Customers also mention that the tower package is attractive and that it does not look like a router with external antennas.

"...As far as the size, it's not that big actually and looks nice (esp without any external antennas etc hanging around)...." Read more

"...I strongly recommend this product. It looks nice and is interesting aesthetically, very different looking from other routers AND it rocks my socks!..." Read more

"...That's even worth nocking off a star though because it still looks pretty good, and doesn't have that mid-2000's look that most glossy plastic items..." Read more

"Pros: Easy setup, good signal strength, nice router case style..." Read more

227 customers mention "Performance"146 positive81 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention it's easy to set up and works well, while others say that it'll not perform well over their private network. They also say the IPv6 firewall doesn't work, and the transmission seems to completely stop.

"...I have used this for few months now and it has worked very well so far...." Read more

"...Serious performance from this beasty. Might be a little on the pricier side, but this thing delivers and is quite easy to setup and use...." Read more

"...and it had lost the hardwired connection again, and would not re-establish. It was treating it like a dialup connection????..." Read more

"Good performance and features at a great price.EDIT 04/02/2015 : Wireless signal on 2.4GHz band became totally unstable and unusable this week...." Read more

123 customers mention "Speed"69 positive54 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the networking router. Some mention that it's really great, and provides faster web access from all devices. However, others say that the speeds are a little sluggish, and the connection alternates between blazing fast and non-existent.

"...Supports 802.11ac standard- Range seems good- WIFI speed is very good- Easy to setup and configure the WIFI settings-..." Read more

"...away after logging into the WPA2 2.4 or 5 GHz line, the speeds will be a little sluggish...." Read more

"Pros:Great value, reliable, ultra-fast, easy setup, GREAT interface, and pays for itself, in combination with the modem I also purchased, in..." Read more

"...With Tomato RAF on my E4200 I have noticeably faster web access from all my devices and the graphs and QOS features are letting me tune the usage in..." Read more

89 customers mention "Range"55 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the range of the networking router. Some mention that the range is nice, and extends up to 100 ft beyond their front door. Others say that the signal doesn't go very far, and is adequate for a single story home.

"...Supports 802.11ac standard- Range seems good- WIFI speed is very good- Easy to setup and configure the WIFI settings-..." Read more

"...works and haven't seem any problems with it, but the range isn't practical in our home...." Read more

"...It provides an excellent AC signal to our home devices like 3 iPads, 3 iPhones, 3 HTC One M8s, 3 Chromecasts, about 6 laptops (3 with AC cards) and..." Read more

"...I haven't had any major problems with the router and the wireless stretches out to my car from a second story apartment with no loss of quality...." Read more

83 customers mention "Connectivity"6 positive77 negative

Customers have issues with the connectivity of the router. They mention that it drops and reconnects without any apparent reason. Some customers also report that their tablets keep losing connection on both bands.

"...its lights turned orange (usually its green) and the network was not available to connect to...." Read more

"...Connections drop and reconnect without any apparent reason...." Read more

"...It was treating it like a dialup connection???? Meanwhile, the laptop was fine, still connected but was now an access point again...." Read more

"...that and it "improved" the speed somewhat, but Guest network still has the timeouts/hangups for a few seconds every few seconds - this makes..." Read more

Overall it's a well performing router with good features at a very good price.
5 out of 5 stars
Overall it's a well performing router with good features at a very good price.
I’ve used this router for some time now and so far it’s been very good.In summary:Pros:- Has 5 GHz range support (very useful in places where 2.4Ghz range is overcrowded)- Supports 802.11ac standard- Range seems good- WIFI speed is very good- Easy to setup and configure the WIFI settings- You can set it to work on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and guest networks all working simultaneously- USB port- It’s cheap but has good features (including technologies such as BeamForming)Cons:- Only thing I can think of is it doesn’t have replaceable external antennas if you’re considering adding more powerful antennas later. But in my case, I don’t think I will need to add external antennas.Long story:Because most of my time I stay in an old apartment complex with set old Wi-Fi routers (using b & g ranges, not even 802.11n standard). So the 2.4 GHz range is pretty crowded with many routers (you can easily check the WIFI networks around you and get some idea about the quality by a free mobile app like ‘Wifi Analyzer’). Before this router I had a lot of problems with WIFI connection (connection dropping suddenly, not being able to connect with the WIFI network for long period of time…).So I wanted to find my own router with 5 GHz support. Since almost all of my devices support 802.11ac standard I preferred a router which also supported ac.So D-link DIR-860L seemed to be the perfect candidate, considering its price is just about $30 (just 10 bucks more than a very basic WIFI router).I was concerned about some people saying they got the older version of the router (Revision A), and that version having certain issues. I ordered prepared to return if it shows any issues in first few weeks. I also contacted few sellers to confirm if they have the Revision B on hand (only one seller confirmed they had Rev B. But they too asked me to buy directly from their warehouse listing which was more expensive, rather than getting the one fulfilled by amazon).I bought a one sold by ‘Stop n’ Shop’ and fulfilled by Amazon at about $30, and luckily it was a Rev B model!I have used this for few months now and it has worked very well so far. The 5 GHz range is (still) very clean in my building, so connectivity issues are gone.Only time I had a problem was very recently the router had its lights turned orange (usually its green) and the network was not available to connect to. So I pulled the plug to turn it off for a couple of minutes and then plugged back again. In a minute or so everything was up and running. Hopefully there’d be no issues again.There is an update to firmware available on d-link web, I didn’t bother to update it since so far it’s working well. (I’m using Firmware Version: 2.01)There are apps to control the router settings and the web interface is also easy to use.There’s interesting features such as ‘Beam Forming’ technology in this model. I’m not sure how well those work, but I’d guess they do well considering the performance of the router to be very good.As far as the size, it's not that big actually and looks nice (esp without any external antennas etc hanging around). I've added a pic with a Logitech M705 mouse to get some idea of the size.If you’re concerned, power supply is a 12v and full range 100 – 240vSo overall this router has been very good, will update the review if there’s any new points needs to be added.[...]
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2016
I’ve used this router for some time now and so far it’s been very good.

In summary:
Pros:
- Has 5 GHz range support (very useful in places where 2.4Ghz range is overcrowded)
- Supports 802.11ac standard
- Range seems good
- WIFI speed is very good
- Easy to setup and configure the WIFI settings
- You can set it to work on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and guest networks all working simultaneously
- USB port
- It’s cheap but has good features (including technologies such as BeamForming)

Cons:
- Only thing I can think of is it doesn’t have replaceable external antennas if you’re considering adding more powerful antennas later. But in my case, I don’t think I will need to add external antennas.

Long story:

Because most of my time I stay in an old apartment complex with set old Wi-Fi routers (using b & g ranges, not even 802.11n standard). So the 2.4 GHz range is pretty crowded with many routers (you can easily check the WIFI networks around you and get some idea about the quality by a free mobile app like ‘Wifi Analyzer’). Before this router I had a lot of problems with WIFI connection (connection dropping suddenly, not being able to connect with the WIFI network for long period of time…).

So I wanted to find my own router with 5 GHz support. Since almost all of my devices support 802.11ac standard I preferred a router which also supported ac.

So D-link DIR-860L seemed to be the perfect candidate, considering its price is just about $30 (just 10 bucks more than a very basic WIFI router).
I was concerned about some people saying they got the older version of the router (Revision A), and that version having certain issues. I ordered prepared to return if it shows any issues in first few weeks. I also contacted few sellers to confirm if they have the Revision B on hand (only one seller confirmed they had Rev B. But they too asked me to buy directly from their warehouse listing which was more expensive, rather than getting the one fulfilled by amazon).

I bought a one sold by ‘Stop n’ Shop’ and fulfilled by Amazon at about $30, and luckily it was a Rev B model!

I have used this for few months now and it has worked very well so far. The 5 GHz range is (still) very clean in my building, so connectivity issues are gone.

Only time I had a problem was very recently the router had its lights turned orange (usually its green) and the network was not available to connect to. So I pulled the plug to turn it off for a couple of minutes and then plugged back again. In a minute or so everything was up and running. Hopefully there’d be no issues again.

There is an update to firmware available on d-link web, I didn’t bother to update it since so far it’s working well. (I’m using Firmware Version: 2.01)
There are apps to control the router settings and the web interface is also easy to use.

There’s interesting features such as ‘Beam Forming’ technology in this model. I’m not sure how well those work, but I’d guess they do well considering the performance of the router to be very good.

As far as the size, it's not that big actually and looks nice (esp without any external antennas etc hanging around). I've added a pic with a Logitech M705 mouse to get some idea of the size.

If you’re concerned, power supply is a 12v and full range 100 – 240v

So overall this router has been very good, will update the review if there’s any new points needs to be added.

[...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overall it's a well performing router with good features at a very good price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2016
I’ve used this router for some time now and so far it’s been very good.

In summary:
Pros:
- Has 5 GHz range support (very useful in places where 2.4Ghz range is overcrowded)
- Supports 802.11ac standard
- Range seems good
- WIFI speed is very good
- Easy to setup and configure the WIFI settings
- You can set it to work on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and guest networks all working simultaneously
- USB port
- It’s cheap but has good features (including technologies such as BeamForming)

Cons:
- Only thing I can think of is it doesn’t have replaceable external antennas if you’re considering adding more powerful antennas later. But in my case, I don’t think I will need to add external antennas.

Long story:

Because most of my time I stay in an old apartment complex with set old Wi-Fi routers (using b & g ranges, not even 802.11n standard). So the 2.4 GHz range is pretty crowded with many routers (you can easily check the WIFI networks around you and get some idea about the quality by a free mobile app like ‘Wifi Analyzer’). Before this router I had a lot of problems with WIFI connection (connection dropping suddenly, not being able to connect with the WIFI network for long period of time…).

So I wanted to find my own router with 5 GHz support. Since almost all of my devices support 802.11ac standard I preferred a router which also supported ac.

So D-link DIR-860L seemed to be the perfect candidate, considering its price is just about $30 (just 10 bucks more than a very basic WIFI router).
I was concerned about some people saying they got the older version of the router (Revision A), and that version having certain issues. I ordered prepared to return if it shows any issues in first few weeks. I also contacted few sellers to confirm if they have the Revision B on hand (only one seller confirmed they had Rev B. But they too asked me to buy directly from their warehouse listing which was more expensive, rather than getting the one fulfilled by amazon).

I bought a one sold by ‘Stop n’ Shop’ and fulfilled by Amazon at about $30, and luckily it was a Rev B model!

I have used this for few months now and it has worked very well so far. The 5 GHz range is (still) very clean in my building, so connectivity issues are gone.

Only time I had a problem was very recently the router had its lights turned orange (usually its green) and the network was not available to connect to. So I pulled the plug to turn it off for a couple of minutes and then plugged back again. In a minute or so everything was up and running. Hopefully there’d be no issues again.

There is an update to firmware available on d-link web, I didn’t bother to update it since so far it’s working well. (I’m using Firmware Version: 2.01)
There are apps to control the router settings and the web interface is also easy to use.

There’s interesting features such as ‘Beam Forming’ technology in this model. I’m not sure how well those work, but I’d guess they do well considering the performance of the router to be very good.

As far as the size, it's not that big actually and looks nice (esp without any external antennas etc hanging around). I've added a pic with a Logitech M705 mouse to get some idea of the size.

If you’re concerned, power supply is a 12v and full range 100 – 240v

So overall this router has been very good, will update the review if there’s any new points needs to be added.

[...]
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013
I am not a IT guy by any means, but I do know a bit about computers. And this thing is super easy to use. Once you get it, hook everything up, modem, this router, and get an ethernet cable to a computer so you can do the initial set up. And by set up, I mean set the 2.4 GHz line and the 5 GHz line up (name it, set password, etc). Once you get everything set up though, RESET EVERYTHING by turning them all off, then back on (modem, router, PC). If you don't, you won't be able to do anything. Once you get it reset, you should be good to go.

Speeds I recorded on various devices using Comcast Performance internet, which can fluctuate between 2 MB/sec and 3.5 MB/s on the computer that has the ethernet cable:

2.4 GHz line on Office computer about 15 feet and two walls away: 1.0 MB/sec (fast by my previous wireless standards, good enough for HD video)

On my mac downstairs, through a concrete/re-rod floor on the 5 GHz line: 3.5 MB/sec - this result blew me away. This speed is as fast as the computer that has the ethernet cable going to it!! Quite amazing.

Samsung Galaxy S3 using the 5 GHz line got the same speed as the Mac, which I also thought was pretty damned amazing.

Interestingly...if you test the speeds right away after logging into the WPA2 2.4 or 5 GHz line, the speeds will be a little sluggish. Give it a few minutes to let the 'beam forming' capability kick in and watch the speeds kick up to the speeds I listed above.

These speeds are good enough for HD video. As I am not a business and don't need lots of band width...this product satisfies my every need for internet at the home.

I strongly recommend this product. It looks nice and is interesting aesthetically, very different looking from other routers AND it rocks my socks! Serious performance from this beasty. Might be a little on the pricier side, but this thing delivers and is quite easy to setup and use.

Be aware that if you want to use the 5 GHz line, you may have to update some of your PC wireless controllers. It appears that Macs have this built in, but my wireless card and wireless USB stick on my PC's cannot see the 5 GHz line. My Samsung Galaxy S3 could, so it appears its just a matter of hardware there.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
Good performance and features at a great price.
EDIT 04/02/2015 : Wireless signal on 2.4GHz band became totally unstable and unusable this week. Connections drop and reconnect without any apparent reason. I had seen other reviews complaining of this problem but those were at the time the product was delivered, and I bought this device last August. There is no new firmware available when I have the router check for it. I had been using this device with the same laptops and other devices in my home for about the last 6 months, and within the last month I had to reboot the DIR-860L a couple of times to get the 2.4GHz devices reconnected. I didn't think too much of it at the time, but now there is no way this can be used on the 2.4 GHz band. The 5GHz band works and haven't seem any problems with it, but the range isn't practical in our home. I will try for a warranty replacement and update my review after contacting D-Link. I put my Trendnet that cost half the price of this one in place and will use it until this is resolved.
EDIT AFTER TECH CALL: Tech support at DLink via telephone - I was prepared for the worst, but I was pleasantly surprised. Re-flashed the firmware and so far (1 hour) the problem appears to be resolved. I had problems within minutes before the tech call, so an hour seems like a long time. I realize it's still a limited test, but if I post no additional "edits" I'd say the reflash solved it. Time will tell, but hopefully the router I loved has returned!

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Diego
4.0 out of 5 stars Buen router a buen precio
Reviewed in Mexico on October 15, 2015
El producto llego antes de lo estimado y en buen estado, lo cual me parece excelente por parte de Amazon Mexico. Sobre el producto en si, llevo alrededor de dos meses, y no me puedo quejar. Cumple con su función, ademas de tener funcionalidad adicionales como las aplicación D-Link. Lo único malo quizá es que la banda 5Ghz aveces no es detectado por algunos aparatos WiFi de mi hogar.

Estoy plenamente seguro que el producto vale su precio. Lo recomiendo a todos aquellos que desean extender las capacidades y velocidades de su actual router inalámbrico.
Rafael
3.0 out of 5 stars Muy rápido wifi pero poco alcance.
Reviewed in Spain on May 8, 2016
Velocidad de transferencia increíble, 280Mbs con un iPad, estando al lado. Pero cuando pasas de una habitación a otra ya no llega bien el Wifi. Tiene poco alcance y cuando baja la cobertura la velocidad se reduce mucho, entonces se quedan velocidades normales de 17Mbs.
Alex Rivers
3.0 out of 5 stars no apto para casas grandes
Reviewed in Mexico on October 20, 2018
se calienta mas de lo normal, no es apto para casas grandes si atraviesa muhas paredes, despues de 6 meses dejo de funcionar, no detecta internet
Raphael
5.0 out of 5 stars Leistungsstarker Router mit guter Abdeckung, Geschwindigkeit und sauberem Menü.
Reviewed in Germany on December 19, 2016
Nutze den Router in einem Wohnheim mit vielen anderen WLAN Netzwerken. Einrichtung ist wohl die beste und einfachste Menüführung die ich je gesehen habe (Vergleich zu TP-Link, Fritzbox und ASUS Modellen).

Pros:

- Einfache verständliche Menüführung
- App zum Neustarten aus der Ferne und Grundlegende Funktionen
- USB 3.0 Anschluss perfekt für DLNA oder SMB Mediennutzung (Stichwort XMBC/Kodi oder eben ein SmartTV)
- Reichweite ist extrem gut in beiden Frequenzbereichen
- nur notwendige LEDs die nicht blinken (Stichwort Schlafzimmer)

Cons:

- Gewicht zu niedrig: leider wiegt er DIR 860L gefühlt nicht und wird durch starre LAN Kabel gerne mal hochgehoben oder ähnliches.
- App könnte mehr Funktionen haben
Thomas B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Très bon produit
Reviewed in France on August 29, 2016
J'utilise un firmware alternatif (openwrt) et j'en suis très satisfait.

Très bonne qualité du réseau wifi et du produit en lui-même !

Je recommande !
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