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Title: DIR-868L and DIR-859 on same network
Post by: Austinbike on February 10, 2016, 11:13:26 AM

I have been using a DIR-868L for the past few years as my main router and had been using DIR-655's with the routing and DHCP disabled for access points to the remote parts of the house.

Recently to get to 802.11AC I bought a DIR-859 to replace one of the DIR-655s. I have it set up as an AP only, not a router. However, I started thinking, because this is a newer device, are there any advantages to swapping them? Does the 859 have more functions or is the 868L a better router?

Any insight is appreciated.

Title: Re: DIR-868L and DIR-859 on same network
Post by: FurryNutz on February 10, 2016, 11:21:35 AM

The wireless speed rates are the same between the two.

I can only see that the 868L has SmartBeam were the 859 does not.
The 859 has external antennae where the 868L is internal.
I don't see a USB port on the 859 looking at the specs.  ???

Yes the UI is different and so is the QoS engine.

Title: Re: DIR-868L and DIR-859 on same network
Post by: Austinbike on February 11, 2016, 03:56:28 PM

Then in simple terms, that means don't change it  ;)

Title: Re: DIR-868L and DIR-859 on same network
Post by: FurryNutz on February 11, 2016, 03:58:54 PM

Up to you. Good Luck.  ;)