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D Link AC1750 Gigabit Wi Fi Router High Power Amplifiers Dual Band Speeds DIR 859

Last Updated: January 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
658
Unverified
87
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Review Analysis - 255 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Network
 84
link, wifi, mbps, house, wi fi
+65%
-35%
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" ...  Bought this for incompatibility issues with a technicolor router for xboxone.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up, and speed is much faster than my previous router.  ...  "
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" ...  The range was good, speed was greatly improved over the previous router as a result of the improved range/signal quality.  ...  "
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" ...  D-Link DIR-822-US AC1200 Wireless Wi-Fi Dual-Band Fast Ethernet Router (DIR-822)  ...  "
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" ...  2) Good coverage  ...  "
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" ...  I very pleased with the speed of my router.  ...  "
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" ...  So far it has been a great wireless router. ... I have an older dell laptop but it usually gets 60+Mbps on 2.4Ghz.  ...  "
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" ...  Solved my speed and connection issues. ... I used it in a very crowded condo complex and it works like a champ compared to the old router.  ...  "
Wifi
 47
wifi, wi fi, link, dlink, routers
+64%
-36%
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" ...  D-Link DIR-822-US AC1200 Wireless Wi-Fi Dual-Band Fast Ethernet Router (DIR-822)  ...  "
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" ...  I setup my own password for devices to login to the wifi !!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up and great router .  ...  "
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" ...  Cox recommends WiFi routers rated for AC1600 and above.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good Router.  ...  "
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" ...  This Wi-Fi router delivers the speed and performance needed for a small office filled with technology. ... Both 5GHz and 2,4GHz are used extensively and we have the guest Wi-Fi configured for clients.  ...  "
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" ...  Netgear provides a Wifi Analyzer app. ... I have never spent more than 10 minutes debugging any issues with this router. ... This was my experience with the other two previous D-Link wireless routers I've own.  ...  "
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" ...  There are 5 devices using WIFI, and 2 PCs wired.  ...  "
Setup
 44
router, easy, set, easy to setup, easy to install
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Initial setup was a little challenging, and did hang, but was resolved after going in again. ... I like that it's dual band and allows for a guest network, which has been great since lately we have had a bunch of visitors.  ...  "
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" ...  Vey easy to set up. ... The user interface is simple and easy to configure.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to log in to it and see the devices and their IP addresses assigned by the router.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  1) Easy to setup  ...  "
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" ...  The setup was super easy and initially the internet was working with super fast speeds.  ...  "
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" ...  Plug and play into my comcast/xfinity modem.  ...  "
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" ...  Good instructions for setup.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 35
set, easy to setup, setup, easy to set, easy to install
+91%
-9%
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" ...  The set up was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Because it's setup software and "admin dashboard" are FAR, FAR better and easier to use than the old model.  ...  "
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" ...  1) Easy to setup  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  works as expected easy install and setup  ...  "
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" ...  Easy enough to setup, but the wifi is inconsistent with some devices.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use. ... Easy to administer.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up, and speed is much faster than my previous router.  ...  "
ISP
 32
modem, internet, wifi, speed, mbps
+66%
-34%
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" ...  Easy set up and great router .  ...  "
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" ...  Instead of replacing my old wireless DSL modem/router combo I plugged this into it and then disabled the wifi on the DSL modem.  ...  "
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" ...  Replacing an old router.  ...  "
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" ...  I tested the download speed with my home Comcast 200mbps package: 40mbps. ... It serves as the 2nd router well.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good Router.  ...  "
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" ...  Faster than the Comcast rental.  ...  "
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" ...  So far it has been a great wireless router.  ...  "
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" ...  It took maybe ten minutes to replace my old router.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 30
working, stopped, lasted, died, broke
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Worked great for about 40 days and then it just didn't.  ...  "
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" ...  This all occurred in the first 3 months of owning the product.  ...  "
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" ...  It stopped functioning June 18,2017.  ...  "
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" ...  My warning for you all is that if you do choose to get this, do not unplug it for more than a couple days. ... I've been trying to get it running, but nothing is working.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped connecting after 1 month .  ...  "
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" ...  Then I moved and wanted to use it again and it wouldn't work/set up properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Lasted only 6 months. ... I've wasted enough time trying to get them to work.  ...  "
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" ...  It worked fine for a couple of weeks, then just stopped.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 18
connected, wifi, internet, connect, password
+67%
-33%
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" ...  All up we have as many as 9 devices on the system.  ...  "
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" ...  Both wired and wireless connectivity are fast and reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with 3wifi TVs, 2 smart phones, 2 Ipads, 2 PS4s, 2 computers, and an Xbox.  ...  "
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" ...  There are 5 devices using WIFI, and 2 PCs wired.  ...  "
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" ...  Currently have 5 devices connected.  ...  "
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" ...  perfect for streaming multiple devices at one time.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I have wireless at work.  ...  "
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" ...  Connected up to 8 devices to it and it's done very well.  ...  "
Capacity
 13
router, story, condo, basement, wifi
+92%
-8%
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" ...  It works well in our two level town house.  ...  "
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" ...  This Wi-Fi router delivers the speed and performance needed for a small office filled with technology.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it in a very crowded condo complex and it works like a champ compared to the old router.  ...  "
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" ...  Goes thru four walls when I use laptop on deck.  ...  "
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" ...  Loving my new router, my internet speeds reach lol 5 rooms in my home!  ...  "
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" ...  This model is a very good one and gave our home the coverage/boost that D-Link had advised we needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes internet connection easy anywhere in the house  ...  "
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" ...  Speeds are wonderful: between 65-90 mbps depending on where I am in our two story house. ... Signal strength is great on both 2.4 and 5 ghz.  ...  "
Returns
 13
return, returning, send, refund, product
+8%
-92%
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" ...  In the trash it went.  ...  "
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" ...  Did not work period.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned product and went with different brand.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned it, didn't work.  ...  "
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" ...  Did not work right out of the box, returning it for credit.  ...  "
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" ...  They had no was to fix.  ...  "
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" ...  And I missed the return window.  ...  "
Ports
 13
router, ports, port forwarding, ethernet cable, wi fi
+38%
-62%
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" ...  When it comes to the cost of internet through cable TV, you are always stuck renting the equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  We had no WiFi and slow speeds (56k dial up speed) through the LAN cable to my desk top.  ...  "
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" ...  Checked internet connection using a direct cable, problem definitely with router.  ...  "
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" ...  .this information was provided by Spectrum cable TV after 2 months and 5 tech.  ...  "
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" ...  When I unplug and plug the router back in, one of my computers which is connected via ethernet cannot reconnect to the network unless the computer itself is restarted.  ...  "
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" ...  I have my PC hardwired to it and the connection goes in and out most of the time the ports will not work.  ...  "
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" ...  Usually I can get 30Mbps over wifi which is equal to what I get over an ethernet cable, other times speeds are below 1Mbps but only on some devices.  ...  "
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" ...  Limited NAT/Port Forwarding  ...  "
Price
 12
price, save, range, budget, bucks
+75%
-25%
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" ...  If you rely on extremely low latency, probably should save a little more money.  ...  "
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" ...  This DLink offered a good device at a good price.  ...  "
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" ...  Within the price range this is the best  ...  "
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" ...  Works pretty good for the price it was!  ...  "
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" ...  If your needs are modest this is a good deal.  ...  "
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" ...  The price was also great.  ...  "
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" ...  great hook up for the money  ...  "
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" ...  It was literally half the cost.  ...  "
Overall performance
 12
range, job, speeds, performance, gig
+92%
-8%
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" ...  The wireless speed is the exact same.  ...  "
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" ...  3) Good speed  ...  "
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" ...  Good speed and range.  ...  "
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" ...  Does its job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  speed tests at 200mbps  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to be doing a great job so far.  ...  "
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" ...  My download speeds immediately doubled, and the range nearly did too.  ...  "
Firmware
 9
upgrading, router, latest firmware, update, dd wrt
+11%
-89%
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" ...  This is an old device from 2014 with the latest firmware from 2016.  ...  "
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" ...  Double checked to make sure the firmware was up to date which it was.  ...  "
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" ...  And after a manual reset they still find the outdated and worthless user name and password .  ...  "
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" ...  the router crashed during firmware update during setup. ... Be wary about upgrading from 3.01 to 3.02 firmware  ...  "
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" ...  I've the latest firmware installed (from 2016) and haven't found a solution.  ...  "
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" ...  Firmware update did nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  Extremely slow speed (even after upgrading the firmware and tuning the configs), plus intermittent connections which drops from time to time.  ...  "
Software Platform
 7
web, password, wifi, show, setup
+29%
-71%
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" ...  Missing user guide which I got off the I-Net .  ...  "
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" ...  Purchase two more but "updated" software fails. ... Even when brand new they reject all user names and passwords including those pasted on the unit.  ...  "
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" ...  After about 5 days of use I began noticing many web pages as they were loading would result in a page cant load error.  ...  "
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" ...  The software is very limited and kind of hard to navigate.  ...  "
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" ...  And, of course, everything in system that was not DHCP had to have the ip addresses changed to reflect the 100 instead of 0.  ...  "
Build Quality
 6
broke, plastic, packaging, months, lasted
+50%
-50%
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" ...  This thing only lasted for 13 months and it broke down  ...  "
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" ...  until it broke.  ...  "
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" ...  Then devises strated dropping off.  ...  "
Cables
 4
connection, wires, set, internet
-100%
comment
" ...  When it comes to the cost of internet through cable TV, you are always stuck renting the equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  When a cable is used I get near the 60mbs of service.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought it was my patch ciard so i made new ones tested them and still no hard wire connection.  ...  "
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" ...  Wasted 2 hours checking every connection, every cable before giving up.  ...  "
Marketplace
 4
shipping, received, product, made, item
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Fast shipping as always !  ...  "
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" ...  Item was shipped quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  And by shopping thru Amazon, it was a great deal to begin with.  ...  "
Delivery
 4
item, received, arrived on time
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Terrible product out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  I received this product on June 30.  ...  "
Gaming
 3
works, problems, play, online, know
+100%
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" ...  It just works 24-7 no problems,i do not know about gaming,i do not play games,thank for a great product!  ...  "
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" ...  Not sure how it does with online gaming, though.  ...  "
Apps
 3
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Limited/nonexistent options for creating scheduled tasks.  ...  "
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" ...  The software is very limited and kind of hard to navigate.  ...  "
Lagging
 3
reset, rebooting, lag, issues
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Couldn’t reset, reconfigure or anything.  ...  "
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" ...  tried resetting and rebooting multiple times.  ...  "
Internet
 3
able to get, wifi, speed, router, download
-100%
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" ...  supposedly this is the causing the problems I have with intermittent Internet.  ...  "
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" ...  Was not able to get internet.  ...  "
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" ...  Was never able to get Internet connectivity, log in or get Wifi access.  ...  "

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