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Review: DLink DIR-865L - DLink's first wireless AC router
Introduction
DLink DIR-865L is a high-end dual band router, with the latest 802.11ac draft 5 technology. It uses 3x3 MIMO technology, which allows you to achieve a maximum theoretical speed of 450mbps on 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11n.
Purpose
The purpose of this review is to qualify and quantify the range and throughput of the device.
Methodology
We test the range and throughput by comparing the upstream and downstream of wired connection with wireless connection at various distances. The same test will be done on both 2.4GHz band and 5GHz band with 40MHz bandwidth. The test will be done with a 2x2 MIMO wireless adapter, Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6250 AGN, which gives a maximum theoretical maximum speed of 300mbps. The test is done on the same server, within a considerably short amount of time, so as to minimise the variable of server load.
The test is done with Starhub MaxInfinity 100mbps connection.
Results
Wired Connection
2.4GHz – 1m
2.4GHz – 1m with 1 wall
2.4GHz – 3m
2.4GHz – 5m
2.4GHz – 5m with 1 wall
2.4GHz – 8m
2.4GHz – 8m with 2 walls
5GHz – 1m
5GHz – 1m with 1 wall
5GHz – 3m
5GHz – 5m
5GHz – 5m with 1 wall
5GHz – 8m
5GHz – 8m with 2 walls
Analysis
The router have pretty decent throughput for the tests, with a minimum of more than 50mbps. The 2.4GHz band is capable of a more stable connection with a larger range. We have also tested their maximum range with other mobile devices. The 2.4GHz is capable of a maximum range of 30-40m, while the 5GHz band is approximately 25m.
The throughput of 5GHz band drops drastically with obstacles such as walls, and works best when it is within the ‘line of view’ of the router. Sadly, we are unable to test the router’s wireless ac capabilities as we do not have a wireless ac network adapter.
Conclusion
The router has decent throughput and range, and is definitely a good upgrade from the DVG-N5402SP. It is able to achieve at least 50mbps throughput over the range of 8m on both 2.4GHz band and 5GHz band, and has a range of up to 40m.
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Kelvintang
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8 years ago
Inc teh- Results look promising. My problem is wifi in the room with a wall and about 3 m away from fibre source, the speed will drop drastically. to 4-6 mbps ( subscribed 150mbps). How can i get to test this router from starhub and also can i get advice regarding the homeplus which u have offered advice in the DVG 5402 forum
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Thanks.
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IncTEh
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8 years ago
I believe this router test is a one-time thing. You can purchase the router at $199.
Regarding homeplugs, it depends on your house electrical wiring, the older it is, the slower the speed.
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IncTEh
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8 years ago
I have been stress testing the router for a couple of weeks. No connection drops, except for some spikes.
I have not have the chance to try the mydlinkservices and other functions they have included in the router.
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IncTEh
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8 years ago
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antking
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8 years ago
In your opinion, this router is better or asus RT N66U better? Am thinking of getting a router before Starhub come to my flat to install the fibre connections.
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IncTEh
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8 years ago
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sfans
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8 years ago
hi incteh,
are you able to compare this throughput with another brand of similar specs like maybe the cisco brand that has dual bandwith?
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IncTEh
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IncTEh
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7 years ago
Hi, Yes you can use this router with the cable modem.
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rsn
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7 years ago
You can use it with all maxonline plans. You can connect your com to it and use wireless to connect to your mobile devices at the same time. Gigabit port means it can achieve a maximum speed of 1000Mbps. The motorola modem port is 100Mbps while I guess your plan is below 30Mbps(That is the max speed your motorola can support for internet). This router is more than enough.
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IncTEh
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7 years ago
The router has a WAN port. Just plug the cable modem to the WAN port. You can even use the HubStation Internet with this router!
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