[Review] D-Link 890L

[simic]

[Review] D-Link 890L **Now with VLAN capable firmware

Executive summary: Big ass router, my wife was shocked by this black spider I brought home.

More impressions at: https://simicus.wordpress.com/2015/07/27/d-link-890l/

 

[Ah-Pin-Kor]

How is the range of this beast?

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[simic]

New firmware supporting VLAN is out.

Finally can work with ST vlan tagging liao.

You can get it from dlink website.

http://global.dlink.com.sg/support/support_detail.asp?idproduct=659

 

[simic]

How is the range of this beast?

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Been playing for 1 week so far, see my totally unscientific signal strength tests

 

[renfred89]

New firmware supporting VLAN is out.

Finally can work with ST vlan tagging liao.

You can get it from dlink website.

http://global.dlink.com.sg/support/support_detail.asp?idproduct=659

If upcoming firmware supports presets, then it will be more appealing to noobies like me.. hahas

 

[evq]

I've been using this for like 3mth, so far so good. Just feel that the settings are very limited. Good for those who prefer easy setup & dont meddle with it after that. But not good for those who like to set every parameters to their preference.

I'm the 2nd type of user.

And yes, it is huge, I got a shock when I opened it up. hahaha

 

[jonoquek]

I belong to first type.. if everything work well.. I prefer not to twist it too much.. unless I want some unique features...

 

[croc1977]

I belong to first type.. if everything work well.. I prefer not to twist it too much.. unless I want some unique features...

actually the range is not fantastic ...


i still need a wireless repeater ....in a 4 room flat...

mine is red...

yes the router menu simple.......

 

[croc1977]

New firmware supporting VLAN is out.

Finally can work with ST vlan tagging liao.

You can get it from dlink website.

http://global.dlink.com.sg/support/support_detail.asp?idproduct=659

SG1.01 Supports VLAN
*For Singapore & Malaysia Only 07/29/2015
1.07 Latest Firmware

so which one should i use? what the diff with 1.06?

 

[Ah-Pin-Kor]

Been playing for 1 week so far, see my totally unscientific signal strength tests

Thanks. Your wifi analyzer charts showed me what I wanted to know.

 

[simic]

Thanks. Your wifi analyzer charts showed me what I wanted to know.

I'm using a "puny" Apple time capsule. Other bros using Asus powerhouses might beg to differ.

 

[shafina]

I'm guessing the remote isn't included in the package? =D Haha...

Jokes aside, yeah the router looks pretty huge, I guess it compensates with its aesthetics, cos its one of the better looking routers I've seen to date, though I prefer the red version.

In terms of wi-fi coverage, I've read that its actually one of the better performing ones in the market, but I still prefer a wired connection for peer-to-peer purposes.

Good review bro, definitely a strong consideration.

 

[AshSim]

now the show price is $399 with the usb3.0 adapter. can anyone advise if its a good deal?

 

[renfred89]

now the show price is $399 with the usb3.0 adapter. can anyone advise if its a good deal?

If u need the USB 3.0 adapter, then it's a good deal lor..

 

[AshSim]

If u need the USB 3.0 adapter, then it's a good deal lor..

but I hear the throughput not so good leh... sianzzzzzzzzzz.... but here not much review on the product wor

 

[bear1sg]

Can this device user as a Access point or AP?
any one can advice how to set it.

 

[AshSim]

Can this device user as a Access point or AP?
any one can advice how to set it.

I think can... but not very sure... maybe the experts here can help?

but whats the use of access point?

 

[Ah-Pin-Kor]

Can this device user as a Access point or AP?
any one can advice how to set it.

Give the AP a static IP address outside of the main router's dhcp range.

Disable the dhcp server under Settings >> Network
Then connect to the main router (LAN port to LAN port). Don't connect anything to the WAN port.

 

[tungsten2]

If you main router can do a IP reservation, then you do not need to do a static IP for your AP.

The DIR-868L have this IP reservation function.

 

[Ah-Pin-Kor]

If you main router can do a IP reservation, then you do not need to do a static IP for your AP.

The DIR-868L have this IP reservation function.

There is no dhcp client for the LAN IP. usually it's 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

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