Yet another AC3200 router

[richneo]

I havent been starting a thread on router for a very long time.

Recently saw that there are more and more upcoming MU-MIMO routers. A month back, I finally laid my hands on the D-Link DIR-890L

This is a Tri-Band (1 x 2.4GHz and 2 x 5GHz) router which diverts more bandwidth intensive client to the less crowded 5GHz

The package contents

The power up..

 

[richneo]

There was no matching adaptor for AC3200

Most wireless AC adaptor only works in either of the 2.4 GHz or 5G Hz wireless band but not both concurrently. Same goes for the latest AC1900 D-Link's DWA-192 AC adaptor.

When paired with DIR-890L, beamforming could be achieved to divert wireless connection to ensure range and performance to the wireless client even at hard to reach wireless spots

 

[richneo]

reserve 2

 

[richneo]

reserve 3

 

[richneo]

reserve 4 for performance

 

[richneo]

reserve 5

 

[trueimage]

I havent been starting a thread on router for a very long time.

Recently saw that there are more and more upcoming MU-MIMO routers. A month back, I finally laid my hands on the D-Link DIR-890L

This is a Tri-Band (1 x 2.4GHz and 2 x 5GHz) MU-MIMO router which diverts more bandwidth intensive client to the less crowded 5GHz

Just a correction - afaik the 890l, like other AC3200 routers, does NOT support MU-MIMO. Rather, it is in the competing XStream camp

Thks for the write-up

 

[richneo]

Did a quick speed test. May not reflect the true potential of the wireless speed but at least it's faster than my previous routers.

More detailed speed test to come

 

[richneo]

Another layman speed test on my wifi with my Samsung note 4

 

[Ah-Pin-Kor]

What version of firmware are you using on your 890L and is the Smart Connect enabled for these tests?

 

[richneo]

What version of firmware are you using on your 890L and is the Smart Connect enabled for these tests?

1.08

Smart connect enabled

 

[richneo]

Just a correction - afaik the 890l, like other AC3200 routers, does NOT support MU-MIMO. Rather, it is in the competing XStream camp

Thks for the write-up

thnx for pointing that out

 

[AshSim]

Another layman speed test on my wifi with my Samsung note 4

is this an app to be downloaded to check speed test? im still layman but am impressed by this...

 

[richneo]

is this an app to be downloaded to check speed test? im still layman but am impressed by this...

yar this is speedtest app which can be downloaded from app store or ios store

 

[terras14]

Hi May i know what plan do you have and is the router getting near that speed?

 

[ahboon83]

Hi, have u done any testing with your DWA-192 and DIR-890L?
I would like to know what speed is your DWA-192 connecting at
Thanks

Has anyone been able to use a 3x3 wireless adapter to connect to their AC router at 1300Mbps constantly?
I understand 1300Mbps is a theoretical speed and but it is very disappointing to see my ASUS PCE-AC68 connecting at 867Mbps even when it is right in front of my router
This is the same speed as my DLINK DWA-182 but the DWA-182 is one third the price
You pay for what you get, my DWA-182 is not as stable as my ASUS PCE-AC68 but I have no problem getting the full 200Mbps of my Singtel Fibre from both adapters
Is there any way to configure my ASUS PCE-AC68 to connect at 1300Mbps or 1000Mbps with a DLINK DIR-880L AC1900 router or a ASUS RT-AC3200?

 

[AshSim]

Hi, have u done any testing with your DWA-192 and DIR-890L?
I would like to know what speed is your DWA-192 connecting at
Thanks

Ya, I also curious... waiting for the testing before I bite the bullet to buy DWA-192.

 

[bear1sg]

Can this model work with M1 plan?
Can it also support 2GB Plan too?
Any can advice?

 

[Ah-Pin-Kor]

Can this model work with M1 plan?
Can it also support 2GB Plan too?
Any can advice?

Shouldn't have any problem with M1 broadband.
As for 2Gbps, I suppose you mean Viewqwest?
http://www.viewqwest.com/vqlp/2gbps-faq/
Anywhere the diagram mentions 3rd party router, this router should work.

 

[bear1sg]

Thank for the advice.