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Title: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: fapman on April 19, 2016, 01:35:34 PM
So im on a fence of ordering DIR-890L.

What i'm on a fence about u might ask?
- Well, it's almost year old (updates in the future?)
- NAT performance? Is it good enough for 100/100 connection with minimal ping?
- Overall stability of the D-link routers.
- Processor that's quite old? / small RAM(?)

I'm currently running NT-56U that's lacking me back. Other option would be RT-AC88U, but it cost 150€ more and has only dual-band, and MU-MIMO (that i don't currently need)

Should i pull the triger on 890L? :P I relly like the look of the router and it seems decent. I haven't really owned a D-link router before
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 19, 2016, 02:03:42 PM
Link>Welcome! (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48135.0)

So im on a fence of ordering DIR-890L.

What i'm on a fence about u might ask?
- Well, it's almost year old (updates in the future?) FW started with v1.01 and were now at v1.09 so theres been updates and I presume maybe a couple more as the router is stable. Maybe a couple of bugs.
- NAT performance? Is it good enough for 100/100 connection with minimal ping? I have 100/3 here and enjoy my services with this router. Good BB grades with Dslreports.
- Overall stability of the D-link routers. Had good experiences with D-Link routers over all. D-Link is proactive and correcting issues. I prefer D-link over other Mfr routers in regards to development maturity.
- Processor that's quite old? / small RAM(?)
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=61825.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=61825.0)

I'm currently running NT-56U that's lacking me back. Other option would be RT-AC88U, but it cost 150€ more and has only dual-band, and MU-MIMO (that i don't currently need)

Should i pull the triger on 890L? :P I relly like the look of the router and it seems decent. I haven't really owned a D-link router before
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: fapman on April 19, 2016, 02:30:42 PM
Quote from: FurryNutz on April 19, 2016, 02:03:42 PM
Link>Welcome! (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48135.0)
  • What region are you located?

So im on a fence of ordering DIR-890L.

What i'm on a fence about u might ask?
- Well, it's almost year old (updates in the future?) FW started with v1.01 and were now at v1.09 so theres been updates and I presume maybe a couple more as the router is stable. Maybe a couple of bugs.
- NAT performance? Is it good enough for 100/100 connection with minimal ping? I have 100/3 here and enjoy my services with this router. Good BB grades with Dslreports.
- Overall stability of the D-link routers. Had good experiences with D-Link routers over all. D-Link is proactive and correcting issues. I prefer D-link over other Mfr routers in regards to development maturity.
- Processor that's quite old? / small RAM(?)
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=61825.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=61825.0)

I'm currently running NT-56U that's lacking me back. Other option would be RT-AC88U, but it cost 150€ more and has only dual-band, and MU-MIMO (that i don't currently need)

Should i pull the triger on 890L? :P I relly like the look of the router and it seems decent. I haven't really owned a D-link router before


I'm from EU-zone. Going to order this beast from Germany.
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 19, 2016, 04:11:30 PM
Let us know how it goes.  ;)
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: Perfod on April 21, 2016, 11:50:16 AM
Sure the 890 is worth the buy ,, after the last update it is a beast... it covers my whole house 150m2... streaming Uncompressed Blueray movies,, no lag on wireless play , even when people is streaming my son can play without any lag
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 28, 2016, 07:36:53 AM
Any status on this?  ???

Quote from: fapman on April 19, 2016, 01:35:34 PM
So im on a fence of ordering DIR-890L.

What i'm on a fence about u might ask?
- Well, it's almost year old (updates in the future?)
- NAT performance? Is it good enough for 100/100 connection with minimal ping?
- Overall stability of the D-link routers.
- Processor that's quite old? / small RAM(?)

I'm currently running NT-56U that's lacking me back. Other option would be RT-AC88U, but it cost 150€ more and has only dual-band, and MU-MIMO (that i don't currently need)

Should i pull the triger on 890L? :P I relly like the look of the router and it seems decent. I haven't really owned a D-link router before
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: fapman on May 02, 2016, 06:23:07 AM
Quote from: FurryNutz on April 28, 2016, 07:36:53 AM
Any status on this?  ???


I have ordered the router, it will take 1-2 weeks before i receive the device. Cause at the same time wanted to update my cables :p
Title: Re: Is the DIR-890L good buy?
Post by: FurryNutz on May 02, 2016, 06:47:51 AM
Roger that. Be sure to use CAT6 LAN cables.

Keep us posted.