D-Link DIR-1950 AC1900 High Power Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Summary
The AC1900 High Power Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi Router delivers powerful and reliable performance for users who demand faster Wi-Fi speeds for HD streaming and online gaming on multiple devices. The router is designed to support 3x3 streams as well as MU-MIMO Technology, allowing multiple devices to get high bandwidth Wi-Fi signals at the same time. Powerful high gain antennas provide great coverage throughout the entire home. With D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh technology, you can mix-and-match compatible D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh-enabled routers with D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh-enabled range extenders to create a seamless mesh network that covers every corner of your home. Enhanced Profile Based Parental Controls allow you to create profiles for each user and their devices, set schedules, limit Internet access, and more.
Features
- Say bye to buffer and lag – Speeds of up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5 GHz)
- Works with the Google Assistant and Alexa – Voice Control with Google Assistant or Alexa lets you manage your network without lifting a finger
- Enhanced Profile Based Parental Controls - Create profiles for each user and their devices, set schedules, limit Internet access, and more
- Easily handles everything you throw at it with high-power dual-core processor
- Mix-and-match compatible D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh-enabled routers with D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh-enabled range extenders to create a seamless mesh network
- Free D-Link Wi-Fi app - Set up and manage your network from your smartphone
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:
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wireless Speed:
- AC
- LAN Ports:
- 4
- Frequency Bands:
- 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- Antennas (External):
- 4
- Interface Slot Type:
- RJ-45
- Speed (Wired) (Mbps):
- 10/100/1000
- Speed (2.4GHz) (Mbps):
- 600
- Speed (5GHz) (Mbps):
- 1300
- Wi-Fi Protected Set-up:
- Yes
- Firewall Type:
- IPv6-enabled