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D-Link DIR-518L

details: Wireless AC Mobile Cloud Companion
hardware type: Travel Router
date added: 2014-12-22
updated: 2015-11-03
The DIR-518L incorporates the latest Wireless AC600 technology for increased range and data transfer speeds to and from compatible Wi-Fi devices. By using dual-bands to reduce radio congestion and interference, the DIR-518L can deliver a combined wireless speeds of up to 600 Mbps using both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Moreover, each band can operate as a separate Wi-Fi network, giving you the ability to customise your network according to your connectivity needs. You can even configure a guest zone to give visitors Internet access without giving them access to the rest of your network. Combined with support for Universal Plug and Play (uPnP), you can stream your multimedia collection smoothly and securely across all your devices and appliances, including smart TVs, game consoles, and media PCs.

The DIR-518L's powered USB port not only connects to a 3G dongle for mobile broadband, it also keeps your gadgets charged and ready to go. The Wireless AC Mobile Cloud Companion provides a USB port so you can charge a device by connecting its USB cable. Simply connect your smartphone or high-power devices like tablets to the USB port to start charging.
 
 
 
 DIR-518L Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $75
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
one USB port for 3G connection
 WAN port(s) type: 10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 0
 USB port(s): 1
for 3G USB connection
 USB port type: USB 2.0
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 UPnP: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 600 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
 WMM (QoS): yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Device Management
 Alternate Admin URL: http://dlinkrouter.local.
 Default admin password: (blank)
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Quick Setup Wizard
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Usage Statistics: yes
 Misc hardware info
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/home-solution...
 Datasheet: http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Pr...
 Manual: http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Pr...
 Quick Install Guide: http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Pr...

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