D-Link DIR-879

abgn+ac (AC1900)
AC1900 EXO Series Wi-Fi Router
Homepage	Product page (US)
Wikipedia	D-Link
WikiDevi.wi-cat.ru	D-Link DIR-869
3rd Party Firmware
dd-wrt	Status Unknown
OpenWrt	Status Unknown
Tomato any flavor	Incompatible
Platform
Brand • Model • Rev	D-Link DIR-879 A1
FCC ID	KA2IR879A1
IC ID	4216A-IR879A1
Type	wireless router
Series	EXO
CPU1	Realtek RTL8198CS
CPU1 Type	MIPS 1074Kc
CPU1 Speed	1.0 GHz ( 2 cores )
Flash1 Chip	ESMT Model?
Flash1 Size	128 MiB134,217,728 B <br />1,048,576 Kib <br />131,072 KiB <br />1,024 Mib <br />0.125 GiB <br />
Flash2 Size	16 MiB16,777,216 B <br />131,072 Kib <br />16,384 KiB <br />128 Mib <br />0.0156 GiB <br />
RAM1 Size	128 MiB134,217,728 B <br />1,048,576 Kib <br />131,072 KiB <br />1,024 Mib <br />0.125 GiB <br />
RAM1 Chip	ESMT M15F1G1664A-DEB
ETH chip1	Realtek RTL8198CS
Switch	Realtek RTL8198CS
Ethernet Port Count	1-WAN 4-1GbE-LAN
Wired Standard	IEEE 802.3i/3u/3ab
802dot11 OUI: none specified
Expansion IF types	none specified
Power	12 VDC, 2 A
Connector type	barrel
Serial Port (UART)	yes, 4-pin header
Flags: SU-MIMO
Additional chips 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC;Skyworks;SE2623L;;3; 2.4GHz SPDT Switch w/ LNA;Skyworks;SKY85201-11;;4; 5GHz Power Amplifier IC;Skyworks;SKY85405;;3; 5GHz SPDT Switch w/ LNA;Skyworks;SKY85606-11;;4;
Other
Default IP address: 192.168.0.1 the IP 192.168.0.1 is used by 799 additional devices of which 224 are D-Link devices Default login user: Admin Default login password: blank Admin:blank credentials used by 81 additional devices of which 76 are D-Link devices
Manuf/OEM/ODM	Alpha Networks
Retail
FCC approval date	09 December 2015
ASIN	B00PVDO8YK
Country of manuf	China
Radio 1
Chip1	Realtek RTL8194AR
Wireless interface OUI	none specified
Antenna Connector Type	U.FL
MIMO status	4x4:3
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
N-QAM	up to 600 Mbps
802.11n	up to 450 Mbps
802.11g	up to 54 Mbps
802.11b	up to 11 Mbps
WiFi Operating Frequency	2.4 GHz
Radio 2
Chip1	Realtek RTL8814AR
Wireless interface OUI	none specified
Antenna Connector Type	U.FL
MIMO status	4x4:3
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a/n/ac
802.11ac	up to 1300 Mbps
802.11n	up to 450 Mbps
802.11a	up to 54 Mbps
WiFi Operating Frequency	5 GHz

For a list of all currently documented Realtek chipsets with specifications, see Realtek.

For a list of all currently documented D-Link device with specifications, see D-Link.

• 1300 Mbps - 3SS 5GHz 802.11ac (80MHz chan.),

• 600 Mbps - 3SS 2.4GHz 802.11n (40MHz chan., 256-QAM) = AC1900 class

Overview

• Performance – AC1900 Dual Band Wi-Fi Performance
• Coverage – Extreme Coverage and Range with High Power Amplifiers
• Latest technology – AC SmartBeam and SmartConnect
• Unique design – Premium Stylish Design
• Fast wired connections – Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• High-power amplifiers (1000 mW) - Wider coverage throughout your home
• SmartConnect - Band steering balances wireless devices among the two wireless bands
• Smart Beam Forming - Dramatically enhances wireless signal strength and throughput
• Dual Core Processor - Faster wireless speeds, improved coverage and reliable connections
• Dual Band Wireless - Surf the internet on 2.4 GHz band while streaming HD on 5 GHz band
• Built-in gigabit ports - Fast and reliable wired connections
• Intelligent QoS - Device optimization delivers seamless performance for applications
• Eliminate dead zones - Full coverage to reach dead zone in home environment

Specifications

• Product Segment: AC1900 ultimate AC performance (600+1300 Mbps)
• Operating Frequency: 2.4/5 GHz, 600Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1300Mbps (5 GHz)
• Data Rate: 802.11n: up to 600Mbps, 802.11ac: up to 1300Mbps
• Antenna: 4x transmit (3x)/receive (4x) fixed internal antennas
• Interface: 1x GbE WAN, 4x GbE LAN (10/100/1000Mbps), USB (no)
• Power Adapter: Input: 100~240VAC, 50/60 Hz, Output: 12VDC/1.5A (2A)

Links of Interest

Reviews

• D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router on SmallNetBuilder

CPU: Realtek RTL8198C @1GHz MIPS1074K Dual-Core (5x GbE)

RAM: 128MB (DDR3), Flash: 128MB (NAND)/16MB (SPI)

WLAN: Realtek RTL8194AR (2.4GHz), Realtek RTL8814AR (5GHz)

• 2.4GHz: Realtek RTL8194AR 4x4 3 stream 2.4GHz SoC

- Skyworks SE2623L 2.4GHz Power Amp (x3)

- Skyworks SKY85201-11 2.4GHz SPDT switch w/ LNA (x4)

• 5GHz: Realtek RTL8814AR 4x4 3 stream 5GHz SoC

- Skyworks SKY85405 5GHz Power Amp (x3)

- Skyworks SKY85606-11 5GHz SPDT switch w/ LNA (x4)

News

• D-Link CES 2016 Announcements on SmallNetBuilder

D-Link DIR-869 - AC1750 EXO Series Wi-Fi Router

1300Mbps (5GHz) and 450Mbps (2.4GHz) {$129.99}

D-Link DIR-879 - AC1900 EXO Series Wi-Fi Router

1300Mbps (5GHz) and 600Mbps (2.4GHz) {$149.99}

RTL8198CS / RTL8814AR / RTL8194AR - PR

• Unified Home Wi-Fi Network Kit DKT-891 - CES 2016 on D-Link (US)

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867Mbps (5GHz) and 450Mbps (2.4GHz)

Pictures

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See also

• D-Link DIR-885L/R - AC3100 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
• D-Link DIR-890L/R - AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
• D-Link DIR-895L/R - AC5300 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
• D-Link DWA-192 - AC1900 Wi-Fi USB Adapter