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D Link DIR 842 AC1200 Wi Fi Router Black
Last Updated: October 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.8
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Network
2805ghz, wifi, coverage, signal, ghz
+54%
-46%
" ... Very good router network is strong for my 3 bhk and also the dual band 5ghz provide good range before this i bought tplink dual band but that was not giving the 5ghz range. ... "
" ... Fair signal, dual band works fine. ... "
" ... Working very fine, but 5g range is bit low ... "
" ... Great signal support. ... "
" ... Greatly improved my WiFi signal strength. ... Now I get WiFi all the way till my bedrooms . ... "
" ... I bought this dual band router thinking it will better serve my 90mbps plan. ... The 5ghz band broadcast signal distance was not even 20 feet (dropped from 5 bars to one) on range. ... For e.g., when I had my laptop 2 feet away the speed was 90mbps almost the speed of the wired connection, but when I moved 15 feet away speeds dropped to 15 mbps. ... Which was disheartening especially when my older generation single band router that I doubted gave higher speed and better range. ... "
" ... This is a a very good router and it has a decent coverage for small to medium sized homes. ... The best feature of this router is, the "smart connect mode" which does not require you to have the two different SSIDs for 2.4GHz and 5GHz wifi. ... Whenever you connect any device to the router, it automatically decides which device to provide 5GHz coverage and to which provide the 2.4 GHz coverage. ... For example: If I connect my TV which is not too far from the router, the router will automatically provide 5GHz coverage to it. ... Although, I was a bit skeptical before investing such a large amount on this router, I am very happy right now with my decision to purchase it. ... "
" ... Connected 2.4 GHz band to N series compatible devices and the 5 GHz remaining to AC wireless devices. ... 2.4 Ghz to 801.11n compatible devices ... 5 GHz to 801.11ac compatible devices ... "
Wifi
117wifi, wifi signal, wi fi, 5ghz, mbps
+48%
-52%
" ... While installing, it indicated that the router is already configured and we cannot change the password. ... "
" ... Suddenly the WiFi stopped working. ... It is also not getting connected to router's ip 192.**.**.*.1. ... "
" ... IN THESE 4MONTHS THE ROUTER WILL RESET AUTOMATICALLY. ... "
" ... The router is failed to start ... "
" ... Now in Dec 2018 the 2.4 GHz band wifi is not working resulting in all old systems not able to pick up wifi . ... "
" ... The WiFi signal is not so strong, ... "
" ... It does not allow WiFi connection sometimes, only solution is to restart and everything is back to normal. ... "
" ... Can’t even open the setup page to configure the router. ... "
Product Reliability
100months, stopped working, month, till, started
+24%
-76%
" ... Very bad every time got disconnected. ... "
" ... Stopped workin in less than 2 years ... "
" ... Stopped working after one month. ... "
" ... Finally after 4 months, the wifi stopped working. ... "
" ... quality is not good , stopped working and no any information of services or repair. ... "
" ... It is not work properly. ... "
" ... It's a defective piece. ... "
" ... HARDLY I HAD USED FOR 4MONTHS. ... NOW IT STOPPED WORKING ... "
ISP
74connection, mbps, isp, 100mbps, act
+55%
-45%
" ... Finally router which is showing 100 Mbps of my act connection ... "
" ... I have an 150MPBS Fiber connection and it is very good. ... "
" ... This device is just awesome, using it with a 150mbps fibre optic connection and it works very well. ... "
" ... I am in love with the router. ... "
" ... Havent tried with speed more than 100Mbps). ... "
" ... Router is very good. ... "
" ... a good and powerfull router. ... "
" ... marattok router.fatie dieche ... "
Capacity
66router, coverage, walls, 5ghz, signal strength
+64%
-36%
" ... But the 2Ghz signal is available even 5 floors down with minimal LOS. ... "
" ... This product is covering full 800 sq flat. ... "
" ... This is a a very good router and it has a decent coverage for small to medium sized homes. ... "
" ... It helped me to get the internet to the living room as well. ... "
" ... Range of 5 GHz signals is less. ... "
" ... Overall Nice work really good but don't go for it if you want to extend the WiFi on different floors. ... But for same floor its really works well. ... "
" ... But surprisigly the house coverage area is less than 15 meters. ... "
" ... Please use Tp- link wifi extender (5ghz) to increase range of the 5ghz band for best results incase you're house is big (ground+1). ... "
Setup
65installation, router, setup, easy, configuration
+85%
-15%
" ... Easy to install/setup - literally plug and play. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Zero lag, easy to install just take 2 minutes. ... "
" ... Product looks very good, very easy to install though power cable tad bit short than other routers. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to install and use ... "
Ease of Use
50easy, install and use, easy to configure, easy to use, setup
+100%
" ... Easy to setup ... "
" ... Easy to install and use . ... "
" ... Easy to install/setup - literally plug and play. ... "
" ... easy to use n install . ... "
" ... Easy to instal ... "
" ... No complaints - easy to install and use ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... Intuitive access panel. ... "
" ... Configuration is also easy if you know some basic knowledge on tech. ... "
Price
43price, worth, value for money, product, range
+60%
-40%
" ... Offline market price is1500 rupees. ... "
" ... Good range for the money you pay ... "
" ... Value for money 👍🏼 ... "
" ... But still the product is worth it. ... "
" ... Worth for price ... "
" ... Go for it if this fits into your budget. ... "
" ... Nice one and worthful for money ... "
" ... Good product, worth for the money paid ... "
Overall performance
32performance, range, superb, stable, speeds
+75%
-25%
" ... Love this product,works superb & fast. ... "
" ... All the rest can make use of the 5G speeds. ... "
" ... Performance is very good ... "
" ... Over all performance is superb ... "
" ... I am getting maximum speed to all my gadgets ... "
" ... Excellent product happy with performance ... "
" ... excellent performance till date ... "
" ... (GHz is not that great but the performance is better) ... "
Marketplace
29product, service, sending, described, worst
+55%
-45%
" ... performs as it was advertised on Amazon . ... "
" ... Replacement my item ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... 2star for Amazon service ... "
" ... So overall product is good and thanku for Amazon. ... "
" ... If amazon team can read this place do contact me . ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... I really appreciate Amazon in its quick service as I got it delivered within a day time. ... "
Device Compatibility
28connect, connectivity, connected, wifi, disconnects
+54%
-46%
" ... Works perfectly and I never faced any technical issue with my connectivity. ... "
" ... Using this with at least 3 different devices. ... "
" ... Super Wi-Fi, we connect 2 laptops, 3 phones (4g high speed) no blink in connectivity. ... "
" ... It has a SMART Connect which is actually very good. ... "
" ... I got two moto phones in my home and my friends moto phones and this router wont connect with them i have no clue. ... "
" ... It gives two band means two names when you search for wifi in your mobile or laptop. ... "
" ... You can set proiority of devices. ... "
" ... This having feature of 2 number of Output Speeds to the connected devices. ... "
Software Platform
22ui, interface, firmware, dlink, browser
+23%
-77%
" ... Also very old series and no mobile app support ... "
" ... 5)Worst user interface. ... "
" ... No product software updates available in India too. ... "
" ... Very outdated product and no firmware update ... "
" ... Creating malware in network . ... "
" ... There are hardware and software problems in this model . ... "
" ... I have to occasionally refresh the browser and application after getting "no connection" error. ... Dlink portal interface is poor. ... "
" ... Very often I have to change the settings for the device as it is reset on every on and off. ... "
Firmware
22upgrade, update, router, updating, updated
+14%
-86%
" ... 3) Updating firmware is not working. ... "
" ... 1.ships with very old firmware ... Have to contact support for new firmware. ... Configuration as access point is very difficult (not as easy as other routers) with old firmware ... With new firmware if you can get it, it gets better. ... "
" ... Wrote to D-Link support for firmware upgrade and got no response what so ever . ... "
" ... Out of the box it comes with 7.0 firmware and G1 hardware version. ... While searching online could not find single firmware. ... Uploading firmware does not work. ... "
" ... after updating firmware it block few site randomly , after reset the wifi it stop blocking those site but block other few site :( . ... "
" ... also done firmware upgrade . ... "
" ... I was suggested to upgrade the default firmware(v7) but there is no link offered on the official website. ... But I won't recommend this router model unless you can get your hands on an updated firmware. ... "
" ... You cannot update Firmware for this router which is basically a undefined firmware. ... "
Delivery
19delivery, time, received, delivered, expected
+74%
-26%
" ... Delivery was good with good packaging material. ... "
" ... I really appreciate Amazon in its quick service as I got it delivered within a day time. ... "
" ... On time delivery. ... Product was intact and as expected. ... "
" ... Received on time and the quality of the product is good . ... "
" ... Amazing delivery by Amazon. ... "
" ... Thanks D-Link and Thanks Amazon for fastest delivery (9 hours from Purchase until delivery time) ... "
" ... Package came without any bubble wrapping around it but the device was just fine and been using it for a month and its going on smoothly without any issues. ... "
" ... Its a good product and was received in good condition. ... "
Returns
17replacement, returned, return the product, replace, refund
+6%
-94%
" ... Need to return product & new one. ... "
" ... and not have return or replacement police ... "
" ... I think i will return this. ... "
" ... I cannot find any option of replacement or return the product. ... "
" ... I didn't like as the return time was out and when I checked the device, it was not working. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... Amazon doesn't want to take responsibility for return/refund and told me only 14 days refund policy. ... "
" ... And it cannot even be returned! ... "
Ports
17port, ports, lan ports, internet, lan
+35%
-65%
" ... The router itself is not getting turned on, even though we used a working adaptor. ... "
" ... Router does NOT have an Original D-Link Power adapter. ... The product comes with some non-branded power adapter, it is a 2-pin plug which are small too. ... "
" ... The USB feature is not present as mentioned on the site. ... "
" ... Adapter was missing from the box. ... "
" ... When I switch on the product after some time, its doesn't automatically connects to internet, have to remove the rj45 cable and reconnect and then connects automatically, m not getting any corrective measures online also ... "
" ... Usb port does not work. ... "
" ... LAN ports not being detected. ... "
" ... DIR-825 wireless gives output of only 45 Mbp. ... "
Defective Delivery
15faulty, piece, defective, working, received
+13%
-87%
" ... Box is broken too. ... "
" ... The first piece was a defective one which was not even switched on. ... "
" ... I have received a defected piece. ... "
" ... Product is faulty. ... "
" ... Only in India they continue to sell this faulty product. ... "
" ... Faulty product delivered not working at all. ... "
" ... Defective item received. ... "
" ... I got the product with open package and seems to be used one with lots of scratches ... "
Band
13dual, bands, 2, 5ghz, feature
+77%
-23%
" ... With two bands 2.4 and 5. ... "
" ... Dual band works great ... "
" ... Dual band is another excellent feature. ... "
" ... It has dual bands. ... "
" ... I had no idea of dual band, but now I see what it is. ... So how do we make best use of it and what is the need of having dual bands ? ... "
" ... Liked the feature of dual band. ... "
" ... two band 2.5ghz and 5ghz both are available. ... "
" ... Dual Band works on 2G and 5G bands. ... "
Lagging
11reboot, resets, hangs, every, automatically
+18%
-82%
" ... device hangs every week. ... needs a reboot. ... "
" ... Keeps hanging and works only after reboot . ... Needs frequent reboot . ... Initially was needing reboot every 10-12 hrs later on needed reboot for every ten minutes. ... "
" ... we need to restart again and again ... "
" ... The challenge is it resets automatically every few days then you need to set it up again. ... "
" ... hangs all the time . ... to much to restart all the time ... "
" ... Disconnects and resets many a times. ... "
Internet
8speed, connection, gets, download, bought
+38%
-63%
" ... the internet frequently gets disconnected . ... "
" ... Internet breaks a hundred times a day. ... "
" ... Not getting expected internet speed ... "
" ... Internet signal light always blinks. ... "
Data reception
5wi fi, speed, money, get, 3g
+80%
-20%
" ... Excellent Wi-Fi speed value for the money it has dual option for 5G support handsets gets a 5G Wi-Fi and others get normal Wi-Fi . ... "
" ... Super Wi-Fi, we connect 2 laptops, 3 phones (4g high speed) no blink in connectivity. ... "
" ... Returned it back and bought Xiaomi Mi Router 3G and it's working great. ... "
" ... 5g to 3g can be selected by devices automatically. ... "
Apps
4software, mobile, app, update, easy to install
+25%
-75%
" ... No App support. ... "
" ... There are hardware and software problems in this model . ... "
" ... Also very old series and no mobile app support ... "
Product As Described
4product
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
Features
4product, features, feature, 2
+50%
-50%
" ... It dsnot auto connect when there is power failure. ... "
" ... The product will get auto reset whenever it is switched off and on. ... "
Design
4looks, look, quality, like
+100%
" ... Good to look at with the minimalistic stealth approach ... "
" ... Looks like an second hand one. ... "
Cables
3cable, also, internet, connects, automatically
-100%
" ... Faulty Power cable ... "
" ... Also the power cord given with this is very short. ... "
" ... When I switch on the product after some time, its doesn't automatically connects to internet, have to remove the rj45 cable and reconnect and then connects automatically, m not getting any corrective measures online also ... "
Packing
3good, delivery
+100%
" ... Packaging could have improved. ... "
" ... Delivery was good with good packaging material. ... "
Heating
3heating, stable, speed
+67%
-33%
" ... It has nice stable speed and no heating issues at all. ... "
" ... 3.no heating issues (so far) ... "
USB
3port
+33%
-67%
" ... ( I purchased this for USB port) ... "
" ... The USB feature is not present as mentioned on the site. ... "
Storage
3+100%
" ... Doesn't occupy much space ... "
" ... Overall a very good product, i would recommend to but it if you have large space to cover. ... "
Size
3+100%
" ... nice product for home connection and easy to carry ... "
" ... performance, output and receiving makes it more compact and unique. ... "
" ... Doesn't occupy much space ... "
Fit
3+67%
-33%
" ... Fit and forget. ... "
" ... Go for it if this fits into your budget. ... "
Comfort
3used, product, looks, feels
+67%
-33%
" ... you will be kept waiting for more than half an hour before you lose the patience and feel like punching someone in the face. ... "
" ... Looks like an second hand one. ... "
Build Quality
3feels, used, three, range, quality
+33%
-67%
" ... The three antenas are just show pieces. ... "
" ... This feels more like a scam to sell discountinued products. ... "
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