D-Link breaks mould with ultra performance Wireless AC router

Next-level performance router offers demanding users a lightning-fast home network

02 March, 2015

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA – March 1, 2015 – D-Link today announced the launch of its highest-performance Wireless AC router yet, ideal for gamers to create an ultra fast home network. The AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router (DIR-890L) is built with the speed, coverage and processing power needed to support the most bandwidth-demanding applications and devices.

Delivering chart-topping combined wireless speeds up to 3.2 Gbps1 using 3 dedicated Wi-Fi radios, far-reaching coverage, a revamped and intuitive user interface, and dynamic SmartConnect, the router gives users more control over their network than ever before.

The cloud router brings an aggressive and stylish design to home networking with a premium red finish designed to match the ultra-performance it delivers. Featuring a broad base with angular points and six high-powered antennas, it offers extreme performance with maximised range and optimised coverage, all in a sleek form-factor for today’s modern homes.

“We’ve set the bar for how a Wi-Fi Router should look and perform,” said Kevin Wen, President of D-Link Europe Ltd. “Our AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router has everything a demanding user is looking for – tri-band Wi-Fi, fast speeds, beamforming, and QoS – all housed in an attractive design that is sure to make a statement. The performance it delivers make it likely to become the best-loved device of gamers looking to improve their home networking setup.”

The router is equipped with a wide array of advanced features including Wireless AC beamforming to enhance signal strength and throughput, SmartConnect to automatically assign devices to the wireless band, providing the best bandwidth, and an advanced QoS engine with a drag-and-drop user interface. This makes it easy to prioritise applications and devices.

In addition, it features gigabit WAN/LAN Ethernet ports for high speed wired connectivity. It’s also enabled with WPA or WPA2 security and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to ensure network integrity and ease-of-setup. 
 
As well as delivering ultra performance, the Wireless AC router also features D-Link’s latest user interface, making it easier than ever to control a network right from a smartphone or tablet device with touch-friendly layout. Enabling parental controls, blocking unwanted devices, monitoring Internet activity and creating Wi-Fi guest networks has never been simpler. It supports simple setup using a mobile phone or tablet with the free Quick Router Setup (QRS) app.

More about the D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router (DIR-890L):

• Chart-topping wireless speeds: Up to 1300Mbps on both 5GHz bands and 600Mbps on 2.4GHz band for maximum throughput with less interference
• Six high power antennas to meet a range of coverage needs
• WPS Setup – Establish connection with WPS-enabled routers with a push of a button
• Backwards Compatible – Works with existing Wi-Fi devices (802.11n/g)

Availability:
May 2015