SmartHouse

D-Link EXO routers

Mesh networks can help you run a more efficient smart home by solving one of the most frustratin­g issues you can face in a connected home – that of having dead spots in your space.

- Written by Jan Arreza

It takes a great router to achieve this and D-Link’s all-new EXO Range of Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Routers gives you exactly that.

Consisting of three new powerful additions to the D-Link’s portfolio of Wi-Fi solutions for the home – DIR-1760 with AC1750 Wi-Fi ($229.95), DIR-1960 with AC1900 Wi-Fi ($279.95), and DIR-3060 with AC3000 Wi-Fi ($399.95) – the next-gen EXO Smart Router range offers high-performanc­e Wi-Fi connectivi­ty combined with McAfee protection to provide a faster and more secure home network.

The Routers all feature a five-year McAfee Secure Home Platform subscripti­on, which protects every device on a connected home network, as well as comprehens­ive parental controls to help prevent child access to inappropri­ate content.

The EXO range also comes with a two-year subscripti­on to McAfee LiveSafe, which allows antivirus software to be installed on an unlimited number of computers, tablets and smartphone­s.

The EXO range features best in class 802.11ac Wave 2, allowing for Dual-Band and Tri-Band combined wireless speeds of up to 1750Mbps, 1900Mbps and 3000Mbps respective­ly, and for even wider coverage, users have the ability to simply add a DAP1820 D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh Extender to create a seamless, self-optimising, mesh wireless network.

Other key features include:

• Voice control support with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices;

• The SPEEDTEST-powered routers allow users to find out the true speed of the Internet connection, straight from the router;

• Automatica­lly downloads and installs firmware updates to ensure the best protection and latest features; and

• Powerful 880MHz dual-core processor to handle intensive network activity, allowing users to enjoy buffer-free video streaming, lag-free gaming and lightning-fast internet surfing.

McAfee Secure Home Platform includes:

• Malicious site blocking;

• Connection anomaly and botnet detection;

• Advanced network controls to hide devices from hackers;

• Automatica­lly disconnect selected devices when users are outside of the home; and

• Comprehens­ive parental control with customisab­le content filtering, profiles and Wi-Fi scheduling.

“Our new EXO Smart Mesh WiFi Routers provide unparallel­ed parental controls and enhanced cyber security for the entire home, whilst providing fantastic Wi-Fi speeds and range that is safe, secure, fast and reliable,” said Graeme Reardon, D-Link ANZ MD.

The D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-2680) has high speed AC2600 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO and a bustling 1.6GHz Intel GRX350 processor that lets you handle all your Wi-Fi and network security needs with no compromise in performanc­e.

The Routers all feature a five-year McAfee Secure Home Platform subscripti­on.

 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ?? D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-2680)
D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-2680)
 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Australia