D-Link WiFi Router AC1200 High Power Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Mesh Wireless Internet for Home Gaming Parental Control Wi-Fi (DIR-1260)

Easy to set up, worked the first time, stronger signal than my previous router that died.

Overall this router is a vast improvement over the generic router sent to me by my ISP. It handles heavy traffic much more efficiently, my house has three desktop computers, three gaming consoles, and when the kid's friends are over there's well over a dozen phones and consoles connected to the WiFi. This would really bog down my old router, but this is where the D-Link's built in dual-core processor shines. The UI is simple and easy to use while having plenty of options for advanced users, the best one being the ability to assign certain devices priority bandwidth access, the range of the signal is great, probably almost four times that of my old router. Only have one complaint, which is why I gave four stars overall: the router is supposed to automatically assign devices to the two different WiFi networks, if a device is 5G capable it is supposed to connect it to the 5 GHz network, and if it is not 5G only then connect it to the 2.4 GHz. This is not the case for me however, I have my personal PC connected via ethernet, but my wife and step-son's PC's are connected via WiFi, they both have 5G capable WiFi adapters but they were frequently getting connected to the 2G network, as were 5G phones. Now it didn't always do this, I'd say 60% of the time devices got connected correctly, but that meant 40% of the time most devices were on the 2G network which really bogs it down. So I had to resolve this by going in and disabling this feature and creating two separate 5G and 2G networks. Other then that, works like a charm.

Easy to install both the written and the app were produced for the specific model I was installing. Well written making clear the function of information entered. They were Not generically written for lots of different models like the Tp , that has an internet port issue, with lots of steps that were written out of order. The DLink started working properly from the moment power was applied to the router and modem. I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but my old desktop computer seems to be operating faster.

Piece of unreliable junk. I've had it less than 2 years and it's already getting completely flaky. And the is besides that all the devices it's connected to are less than 15 feet away, in the same room and I have it mounted high for maximum range.

Super simple to install. This is the second one I've purchased, this one is for my business. Great seller and speedy delivery is also a plus!