The D-Link DIR-890L/R is a capable router and one of the first to use the tri-band technology, but there are some good things and bad things to consider before purchasing it. First of all, regarding the design choice and the size, while I think it looks...
On the whole, the D-Link DIR-890L is an excellent router that provides a fast, far-ranging and reliable Wi-Fi connection alongside plenty of extra features. However, since it's a niche, high-end product, it will be the best choice for only a select few.
Our overall impression of this router is that it's a great choice for a super-busy home. Plus, it wasn't only fast across short and mid-range distances, it was also reliable. We ran it continuously for one month and never had a need to reset it, or even...
D-Link's DIR-890L is an impressive router that offers blazing fast speeds and a great range, but is overkill for everyone but power users. While Tri-Band sounds great in theory, it's only going to provide a performance increase in very select scenarios.
The DIR-890L did slightly better in speed tests while having almost the same coverage as the EA9200. The DIR-890L comes with six non-replaceable antennas while the EA9200 comes with three internal antennas and three replaceable external antennas.In...
The D-Link DIR-890L will let you do all the above and more. It’s built to handle the needs of busy WiFi households, with 6 high-gain antennas and triple-band WiFi, the DIR-890L has the juice to power your entire WiFi needs.
The D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router (DIR-890L/R) is a massive tri-band router that delivers incredible throughput speeds and looks good doing it.
As reviewed by PC Mag