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D-Link DIR-1960 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link DIR-1960 AC1900 Mesh-Enabled Smart Wi-Fi Router shares your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit
Wireless AC connection of up to 1900 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz Wireless AC and up to 600 Mbps 2.4 GHz Wireless N)
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using advanced AC beamforming technology to significantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. Equipped with
one Gigabit WAN/Internet port and four Gigabit LAN ports to provide wired speeds of up to 10 times faster than standard
10/100 ports, the DIR-1960 creates the best networking experience to date.
Featuring four antennas and a 3 x 3 Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) antenna configuration, the DIR-1960 offers better
data rates, fewer dead-spots, more coverage, and higher reliability. Operating exclusively in the 5 GHz band, the DIR-1960's
802.11ac wireless connections avoid the crowded 2.4 GHz band, allowing you faster speeds while still maintaining backwards
compatibility with older 802.11n/g/b devices. The DIR-1960 prepares your home to become a Connected Home by bringing
Wi-Fi to places your old signal can’t reach. A stronger Wi-Fi signal means you can install more wireless surveillance cameras,
baby monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you need them.
The DIR-1960's Smart Connect Technology makes connecting to wireless networks easy by eliminating the confusion of
multiple networks. Ever since the introduction of 5 GHz multi-band wireless technology, users have had to guess whether
the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz band network would provide them with better range and speed. Smart Connect simplifies this by only
presenting a single wireless network for you to connect to. Behind the scenes, when a connection is initiated, the DIR-1960's
advanced algorithms determine the best band for your device to connect to, automatically distributing devices to the optimal
band, thereby ensuring a faster, more reliable, and hassle-free experience for all of your users and devices.
This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Using Quick VPN allows you to securely connect your computer
or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots by encrypting and relaying your connection through your home
Internet connection. This extra 'hop' reduces the chances of hackers stealing your information, such as logins, passwords, and
credit card numbers. When traveling, Quick VPN lets you watch sports and use video streaming services without experiencing
blackouts or filtering. You can surf the whole Internet unfiltered and unblocked, just as you would at home.
