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D-Link DIR-842

details: AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2016-02-23
updated: 2017-01-29
The DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router is a wireless networking solution providing wireless speeds of up to 1200Mbps (867Mbps AC + 300Mbps N).

By combining high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi specification with dual-band technology and Gigabit Ethernet ports, the DIR-842 provides a seamless networking experience for SOHOs.

The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important traffic to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth.

The DIR-842 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router features dual-band wireless, allowing 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.

You can even configure a guest zone to give visitors Internet access without compromising the safety of your SOHO network.
 
 
 
 DIR-842 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $57
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 4
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 DMZ: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 QoS: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 1200 Mbps (Wi-Fi 5)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11a (Wi-Fi 2)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
 Wifi security/authentication: WEP
WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
802.1X (EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP)
Wireless MAC Address filtering
SSID Broadcast disable
 WiFi modes: Access point
 external antenna(s): 4
 Multiple SSID: yes
 WMM (QoS): yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Device Management
 Default IP address: 192.168.0.1
 Alternate Admin URL: http://dlinkrouter.local./
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Quick Setup Wizard
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Event log: yes
 Usage Statistics: yes
 Misc hardware info
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: http://us.dlink.com/products/connect/ac1...
 Datasheet: http://www.dlinkmea.com/partner/media/pr...
 Manual: http://www.dlinkmea.com/partner/media/pr...

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