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Title: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: mjw1964 on June 21, 2017, 06:38:58 PM
Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a new router. I have 300mb Spectrum connection. I have lots of devices in the house--tablets, phones, tvs, roku's, etc.

I know this router is a couple of years ago, but it seems like I see fewer complaints about it than some others. Would you folks still recommend buying this router? You can find for for under $200 now.

Anyone think MU-MIMO is important enough to look at something else? I would appreciate any advice.
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: mjw1964 on June 23, 2017, 12:44:18 PM
No opinions?
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: FurryNutz on June 23, 2017, 01:01:19 PM
I'm enjoying my 890L, v1.10 FW. Using it as a wired AP currently behind a different router.
All my devices connect well to it and maintain connection. 3 Cameras, 3 Laptops, iPhones and a iPad. All other devices are wired.
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: FurryNutz on June 30, 2017, 09:39:33 AM
Any progress on this?  ???

Quote from: mjw1964 on June 21, 2017, 06:38:58 PM
Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a new router. I have 300mb Spectrum connection. I have lots of devices in the house--tablets, phones, tvs, roku's, etc.

I know this router is a couple of years ago, but it seems like I see fewer complaints about it than some others. Would you folks still recommend buying this router? You can find for for under $200 now.

Anyone think MU-MIMO is important enough to look at something else? I would appreciate any advice.
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: sebehk on July 01, 2017, 11:24:10 AM
I've had my 890 for almost a year and it has been a solid router. Other than my previous posts about adding both static IP and dynamic IP devices to the router's list, I've had no connection problems with all of my devices, mostly Apple (older and newer).

--->Robert
8-)
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: FurryNutz on July 01, 2017, 11:40:27 AM
What FW version are you using ?

Quote from: sebehk on July 01, 2017, 11:24:10 AM
I've had my 890 for almost a year and it has been a solid router. Other than my previous posts about adding both static IP and dynamic IP devices to the router's list, I've had no connection problems with all of my devices, mostly Apple (older and newer).

--->Robert
8-)
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: mjw1964 on July 01, 2017, 02:57:59 PM
I did end up purchasing this router. Got it set up with no issues. Then my modem kept rebooting periodically. I have an Arris modem with 300mb service from Spectrum. Spectrum tech came by today and supposedly fixed the issue which he identified as a signal spiking issue at the tap on the outside of my house. I don't know...I hope he's right.

At any rate, the router has been good so far. No complaints about it.Yet.
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: FurryNutz on July 01, 2017, 05:46:44 PM
What FW version are you using ?

Quote from: mjw1964 on July 01, 2017, 02:57:59 PM
I did end up purchasing this router. Got it set up with no issues. Then my modem kept rebooting periodically. I have an Arris modem with 300mb service from Spectrum. Spectrum tech came by today and supposedly fixed the issue which he identified as a signal spiking issue at the tap on the outside of my house. I don't know...I hope he's right.

At any rate, the router has been good so far. No complaints about it.Yet.
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: sebehk on July 03, 2017, 07:50:35 AM
Quote from: FurryNutz on July 01, 2017, 11:40:27 AM
What FW version are you using ?
Using Canadian firmware 1.10b07 (Nov 25, 2016).

--->Robert
8-)
Title: Re: Is this router still worth buying
Post by: FurryNutz on July 03, 2017, 09:57:01 AM
Awesome. Enjoy the router.  ;)