Reddit mentions of D-Link Wireless AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router (DIR-880L)

I'll cover a few options based on price and level of technical knowledge needed.

For T-Mobile Customers

If you're a subscriber of T-Mobile, I'd recommend taking advantage of their Wi-Fi CellSpot loaner program for a $25 deposit.

This program gets you a T-Mobile optimized router, which is a modified version of the
$100+ Asus RT-AC68U.

It is missing some options from the stock Asus unit but still has options for stuff like bandwidth prioritization and QoS (the thing is also preconfigured to give high priority to wi-fi phone calls).

User-friendly Options

• TP-Link Archer C7
  
  This costs about $80-90 and is probably the best overall option for anyone that wants a decent wireless router that has a lot of useful options. It lets you specify bandwidth settings that apply to an entire guest network (both upload/download speeds), as well as limit bandwidth to specific devices. This unit is generally recommended by r/homenetworking for a cheap, decent router, and by Wirecutters.
  
  
• D-Link DIR-880L
  
  Roughly $100 - I used to use D-Link wireless routers and they are easy to use and I have . This model can also be loaded with DD-WRT if you're so technically inclined. DD-WRT is an open-source firmware that can be loaded onto a variety of routers that gives a lot of options for power users. The default firmware will still have options to control bandwidth and QoS, so you won't need any advanced special firmware.
  
  

  More Technical Options
  

  
  If you want to learn some slightly more advanced configuration, one of the most price-accessible options is a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X combined with a Ubiquiti AC Lite wireless AP. This combination costs roughly $120-130, but it is better than similarly priced (or even more expensive) home consumer combination wireless routers and provide a lot of options and features.
  
  You can traffic shape at the EdgeRouter X, so you can do things like limit the bandwidth provided to the wireless network to begin with, or limit it to certain clients. You could also do limiting at the AC Lite access point and create a special group of users (basically, login information) with limitations on that group.
  
  The ERX can handle an ISP connection of probably up to 900 Mbps, though I have no first-hand confirmation of this as my home connection is 200/10. I've been running the ER-X and UniFi AC Lite at home for about two years with no problems, and fairly heavy internet use.
  
  However, if you just need a relatively easy consumer router, go with the easier options.

Are you more worried about the modem or wireless router? Most modern modems/routers are just fine. It's the wireless radio that's terrible.

I just looked at a huge number of wireless router options, and the Archer C8 is my current pick for the money. While it's a tad slower than some of the fastest routers, it's affordable and has almost no bad reviews on either newegg or amazon. (<10% 1-2 star reviews). Every other router was more in the 20-50% 1-2 star review range. (Yes, 50%!).

Here's a list of the top performing routers from smallnetbuilder, sorted by 5ghz downlink. (I decided to use that instead of overall throughput, but it should be fairly similar).

| Model | 5ghz downlink Mbps | Newegg 1-2 | Amazon 1-2 | Amazon price | Newegg price |
|------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------|-------------|--------------|--------------|
| TP-Link AC1750 / Archer C7 | 209.5 | 33% | 21% | $100 | $100 |
| Linksys EA6900 | 195.6 | n/a | 34% | $170 | $180 |
| Netgear R6250 | 184.8 | 23% | 21% | $130 | $133 |
| D-Link DIR-880L | 182.4 | 20% | 12% | $167 | $167 |
| Asus RT-AC66U | 166.7 | 31% | 20% | $151 | $151 |
| D-Link DIR-868L | 162.6 | 29% | 18% | $130 | $130 |
| Linksys EA6500 | 160.7 | 55% | 27% | $130 | $120 |
| Netgear R6300v2 | 159.4 | 48% | 21% | $140 | $140 |
| TRENDnet TEW-818DRU | 156.9 | 25% | 22% | $150 | $150 |
| TP-Link AC1750 Archer C8 | 155.6 | 13% | 13% | $115 | $115 |
| TP-Link AC1900 Archer C9 | 154.5 | 5% | 3% | $151 | $151 |
| Linksys AC1600 EA6500 | 151.4 | 55% | 27% | $130 | $120 |
| Linksys AC1200 EA6400 | 151.4 | 21% | 27% | $110 | $144 |
| Asus AC1200 RT-AC56U | 150 | 53% | 25% | $100 | $100 |
| Asus RT-N66U | 136.7 | 20% | 14% | $120 | $120 |

I have the same question I believe. I am moving into a brand new complex (just built). I would have this router https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8NCVX4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 . I am internet-only. Everyone is talking about ONT. Does it matter where this ONT is and could Verizon know if I called them?

How does it compare to something like this

Heads up, your price is matching Amazon Warehouse for the $115.00, but seller have it for around $100.00 for a referb. Also, bnib ones are selling on Ebay for about $100.00 or less for used ones so may want to reconsider your pricing.

I went with this one. Thanks!

Edgerouter X: $54.95

Unifi AP AC Lite: $86.24

Total = $141.19

D-Link Dir-880L: $137.99

It's 4 bucks more for a better router that is easily expandable with another AP if needed.

https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Wireless-AC1900-Gigabit-DIR-880L/dp/B00J8NCVX4

List Price: $179.99

Price: $98.99

;)

Lazada: http://www.lazada.com.ph/d-link-wireless-dir-880l-ac1900-gigabit-cloud-gaming-dual-band-wifigigabit-router-black-intl-16770506.html?ff=1

I'll start reading up on it. Currently I'm using an ISP provided Arris combo device that has configured to only act as a modem. I guess he called it bridge mode.

I opted to buy a used router on prime day rather than pay the extra 5$ a month. it was one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Wireless-AC1900-Gigabit-DIR-880L/dp/B00J8NCVX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501184386&sr=8-1&keywords=dlink+1900) for ~40$.

Thanks!

I did find this D-Link router: D-Link Wireless AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router (DIR-880L) - $134.99

Considering this as an option as well.