SeekerD-Link AX1800 Mesh Router (DIR-LX1870)
The D-Link DIR-LX1870 Mesh Router is a mesh-capable Wi-Fi 6 router that delivers solid 2.4GHz performance, but its 5GHz throughput and signal range could be better.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- [Clean Modern Design] Design blends into any home decor - no unsightly antennas - small footprint
- [1.8 Gbps] The router packs fast 1.8 Gbps WiFi 6 speeds for buffer-free 4K streaming, gaming across multiple devices, and up to 3000 sqft of coverage.
- [Next-Gen Speed and Range] Combined speeds up to 1.8 Gbps. 2.4 GHz band speeds are up to 90% faster, while 5 GHz band speeds are up to 38% faster than the equivalent 11AC router.
- [WiFi 6 Performance] Connect numerous devices and rest assured you're experiencing faster speeds, lower latency, and greater network efficiency across your whole network thanks to standards-defining OFDMA combined with MU-MIMO and BSS Coloring technology.
- [D-Link WiFi Mesh] Mix-and-match with D-Link WiFi Mesh-enabled routers and extenders to create a seamless coverage to reach every corner of your home inside and out.
- [Voice Control] Works with Alexa and Google Assistant to manage WiFi access for guests and family members with spoken commands.
PROS
+ Easy to install and manage
+ Good 2.4GHz throughput
+ Mesh ready
+ Voice control
CONS
- Middling 5GHz performance
- Signal strength could be better
- No USB ports
- Lacks anti-malware software
- Doesn't support 160MHz channels
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By PCMag on March 25, 2021
The D-Link DIR-LX1870 Mesh Router is a mesh-capable Wi-Fi 6 router that delivers solid 2.4GHz performance, but its 5GHz throughput and signal range could be better.
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