D-Link Amplifi Wireless AC1200 Gigabit Router with High-Gain Antennas
Summary
D-Link’s Amplifi series Wireless AC1200 Gigabit Router with High-Gain Antennas (DIR-822) delivers powerful and reliable performance for users who demand reliable Wi-Fi speeds for HD streaming and online gaming on multiple devices. The router is designed to support MU-MIMO technology, allowing multiple devices to get high bandwidth Wi-Fi signal at the same time. Powerful high gain antennas provide great coverage throughout the entire home, enhanced parental controls give you more control over your network, and voice control (Google/Alexa) lets you manage your network without lifting a finger. The DIR-822 is Mesh Smart Roaming capable so you can easily add a D-Link Mesh Range Extender and turn your network into a whole home mesh network. Up to four wired devices can also be connected through the four Gigabit ethernet ports. This router comes with a one-year warranty.
Networking Features
- Powerful AC1200 dual band Wi-Fi speeds (300 Mbps on 2.4GHz + 867 Mbps on 5GHz), MU-MIMO technology, and QoS combine for buffer free 4K video streaming, online surfing, and gaming
- Smart connect technology directs clients to less congested bands for better performance in your connected home
- Voice Control w/Google/Alexa, lets you manage your network without lifting a finger
- Enhanced Parental Controls give you more control over your network
- Mesh Smart Roaming (802.11kv) for better mesh performance when combined with a D-Link Mesh Range Extender
- Auto Firmware Updates, Easy App Setup with the D-Link Wi-Fi App
- Beamforming technology and high-gain antennas deliver maximum range in and around your home for better connectivity
- Advanced wireless security with WPA3 and enhanced network security with dual active NAT and SPI firewalls
- 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports - Connect up to 4 wired devices to your home network
- Future proof and backward compatible with existing Wi-Fi devices
Requires cable or DSL modem subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
What is a router?
There are two devices that tend to confuse people when it comes to the networking industry–the modem and the router. The modem connects your home to your Internet Services Provider, such as Bell Fibe Internet, while the router distributes the signals to different areas in your home. The modern modem generally includes a wireless router. However, its range might not be wide enough for your home. In this case, you might wish to add a router to your network.What Wi-Fi router should you buy?
Consider the key points here that will help you choose the router that works best for your needs:- The size of your home/coverage area, mesh Wi-Fi could be an option if you have a larger home.
- The material or thickness of your walls, as you may require a more powerful router to achieve the desired signal strength.
- The number of devices you wish to connect in your home; you might want to look into tri-band routers if you have many smart devices in your home.
- 2.4GHz is good for regular web surfing and social media apps but other household appliances such as your microwave or TV will interfere with it.
- 5.0GHz is optimized for video streaming and online gaming, but it has shorter range than the 2.4GHz bandwidth.
- LAN ports and USB ports may be preferred as they allow you to connect demanding wired devices such as desktop PCs, gaming consoles, network-attached storage (NAS) drives, and home-automation hubs.
Networking Features
- Wireless Standard:
- 802.11ac
- Wireless Speed:
- AC
- LAN Ports:
- 4
- Frequency Bands:
- 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- Antennas (External):
- 4
- Speed (Wired) (Mbps):
- 10/100
- Speed (2.4GHz) (Mbps):
- 300
- Speed (5GHz) (Mbps):
- 867
- Wi-Fi Protected Set-up:
- Yes
- Firewall Type:
- NAT, SPI
System Requirements
- Operating System Compatibility:
- Windows XP / Vista/ SP3 / 7 / 8, or MAC OS X 10.6 or higher
- Ethernet network interface:
- Yes
Dimensions
- Height (mm):
- 247
- Width (mm):
- 300
- Depth (mm):
- 72
- Weight (g):
- 670