Powerful SOHO-class router: D-Link DIR-842, AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Wednesday 22 June 2016 16:34
D-Link, one of the world's biggest suppliers of networking products, launches a powerful wireless networking solution designed for small office / home office (SOHO) environment - DIR-842, an AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. Combining high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi specification with dual-band technology and Gigabit Ethernet ports, this router provides a seamless networking experience with a high degree of convenience and flexibility for SOHOs. Its SOHO-class advanced security features keep data safe from unwanted network intruders. This, together with the increased range and reliability of AC technology, helps provide a safe and secure network for devices further into your home or office.

High-Speed Wired and Wireless Connectivity

The DIR-842 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router upgrades your network to the latest high-speed wireless technology to bring you lightning-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1200 Mbps so you can meet the ever-greater demand from multimedia applications. Enjoy streaming media, internet phone calls, online gaming, and content-rich web surfing throughout your home or office. In addition, the availability of 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports give you solid, dependable wired performance for devices such as NAS, media centers, and gaming consoles. The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important traffic to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth.

Dual Band Wireless for Seamless Performance

DIR-842 features wireless dual-band which allows you to operate two concurrent, high-speed Wi-Fi bands for ultimate wireless performance. Surf the web or make important Internet phone calls on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously streaming digital media on the 5 GHz band. What's more, each band can operate as a separate Wi-Fi network, giving you the option of network customisation according to your connectivity needs. You can even configure a guest zone to give visitors Internet access without compromising the security of your SOHO network.

Easy to Set Up, Easy to Secure

Sharing your Internet connection doesn't have to be a complicated process - just open a web browser to access the setup wizard and follow the easy step-by-step instructions to get started. Implement WPA/WPA2 wireless security in minutes with the wireless network setup wizard, or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which establishes a secure connection to new devices without the need to enter settings or create passwords. In addition, the built-in firewall requires no setup, protecting you against malicious attacks from the Internet, and access control features allow you to restrict access to your network giving you greater control over network users.

The D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router will be available in Q3 2016 .