Looking to update your current wireless network in the home or office to Wireless AC? D-Link may have the router you’re looking for with the launch of its DIR-859. The device is a 1750 class router, which means its combined speeds reach up to 1750 Mbps. Of course, you won’t get those speeds unless the connecting device is packed with dual-band Wireless AC technology.
"With this new high performance AC1750 router, users can enjoy wider wireless coverage throughout their home," said Ken Loyd, director of product marketing, consumer, D-Link Systems, Inc. "High Power Amplifiers provide the additional coverage needed to connect more Wi-Fi devices."
Looking at the specifications, the new router will provide speeds of up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and speeds of up to 450 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. According to the company, this speed is backed by three external antennas and high power amplifiers for a better reach through your home or office than the average router.
For your wired devices, the router provides four gigabit Ethernet ports and a WAN port on the back. Surprisingly, there is no USB 2.0/3.0 port, which is usually provided for sharing files across the network or adding a printer. Instead, the company crammed the power button and the WPS button on the back, the latter of which should make connecting a device to the network a breeze.
In addition to those features, the router’s specifications also include WPA and WPA2 security, an advanced QoS engine, the ability to set up a guest network, parental controls, device activity monitoring, a new user interface and more. Customers can easily set up the device using an app for their smartphone or tablet.
A great compliment to D-Link’s new router would be the AC1900 Wi-Fi USB adapter for the desktop or laptop. This device supports speeds of up to 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The adapter includes SmartBeam technology for better connection quality, USB 3.0 for a faster connection to your device and more.
Customers wanting to get started in creating a Wireless AC network can head to Amazon and other outlets to purchase the new router for a not-too-shabby price of $99.99. The USB adapter we mentioned above is also $99.99. Additional adapters can be found here.
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