D-Link Adds 11AC Connectivity to Line of Wi-Fi Range Extenders

By Ken Brown

D-Link Adds 11AC Connectivity to Line of Wi-Fi Range Extenders

D-Links Latest Extenders Expand the Range of Existing Networks

With 11AC Wi-Fi Speeds and Add Dual Band Connectivity with Push Button Ease

INTERNATIONAL CES, LAS VEGAS Jan. 6, 2014 Eliminating Wi-Fi dead zones and

broadening the range of a wireless network, D-Link today announced its latest Wireless AC1200

Dual Band Gigabit Range Extender (DAP-1650) and Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender

(DAP-1520). Both extenders offer the latest 11AC Wi-Fi technology and deliver wireless signals

to those hard-to-reach areas for seamless video streaming, online gaming and other everyday

Internet activities. For added flexibility, both extenders are backwards compatible, enabling users

to extend the reach of their existing 11N as well as 11AC Wi-Fi networks. The new extenders

also allow users to add 5GHz connectivity to a single band network with the push of a button.

As more mobile devices and connected devices come into the home, the amount of time spent

online as well as the need for stronger wireless signals continues to surge, said Daniel Kelley,

vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Links latest range extenders offer 11AC

speeds and are backwards compatible, allowing users to keep their current Wi-Fi standard

without having to upgrade right away. Both provide a quick, easy and secure boost to your

current network, enabling you to use a range of mobile devices and even add dual band

connectivity to an existing home network.

The DAP-1650 and DAP-1520 deliver AC1200 (N300 + AC867Mbps) and AC750 (N300 +

AC433Mbps) wireless speeds, respectively. Serving as a cost-effective, fast performance media

bridge, the DAP-1650 is equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports for reliable wired connectivity

ideal for media centers, game rooms and home offices. For reduced interference, both the DAP1650

and DAP-1520 offer dual band connectivity, effectively turning a single router into a dual

band solution. Both range extenders feature an enhanced user interface for advanced

configuration settings and one-touch configuration. Simply push the Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM

(WPS) button on the range extender and then on the router or access point you want to extend,

and the range extender will automatically configure itself.

More About the Wireless Range Extenders

  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push button for easy connection to a wireless network
  • Flexibility Compatible with any wireless router brand
  • Wireless AC High-speed wireless connectivity to devices
  • Dual Band Connectivity Unique D-Link feature utilizes 2.4GHz band to communicate

with the existing router while broadcasting both 2.4Ghz and 5GHz signals to connected

client devices

  • Backward Compatible Wireless 802.11n/g/b/a backward compatibility
  • Secure Wireless Encryption Offers WPA or WPA2 security

Availability and Pricing

D-Links Wi-Fi AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Range Extender (DAP-1650) and Wi-Fi AC750 Dual

Band Range Extender (DAP-1520) will be displayed at the 2014 International CES, Jan. 7-10 in

Las Vegas. Both range extenders will be available throughout D-Links vast network of retail and

e-tail outlets in the United States. Detailed specifications and information are available online at

www.dlink.com/dap-1650 and www.dlink.com/dap-1520 and availability and retail pricing is as

follows:

  • Wi-Fi AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Range Extender (DAP-1650) available in February for

$89.99

  • Wi-Fi AC750 Dual Band Range Extender (DAP-1520) available in February for $59.99

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise

environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer,

D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching,

wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more

information visit www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink)

and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and

environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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