D-Link AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router: Pros and Cons

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D-Link AC1200 WiFi Gigabit (DIR-1260) specifications

Body

The dimensions and design of a router can impact its cooling capabilities. Routers with larger dimensions may have more space for internal cooling mechanisms, such as larger fans or heat sinks, which can help dissipate heat more effectively. The weight of a router can be a consideration in certain situations, but it is generally not as crucial as other factors such as performance, features, and compatibility.

System

The D-Link AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router is equipped with MediaTek MT7621DAT @ 880 MHz processor. The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit comes with 128 MB of RAM. The amount of RAM in a router can impact its performance and capacity to handle concurrent operations and traffic. Higher RAM capacity allows for better multitasking, larger routing tables, and improved overall performance. The 128 MB flash memory in the router serves as the storage medium for the router's firmware. It is a non-volatile memory that retains its data even when power is removed from the device.

The D-Link often releases firmware updates to enhance the router's functionality, improve security, fix bugs, and add new features. Firmware updates can provide performance improvements, compatibility with new devices or protocols, and address vulnerabilities. The D-Link AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router comes with 12 V / 1 A PSU. This unit is responsible for providing electrical power to the router, and if it becomes faulty, it can be replaced with a new, compatible one.

Network

Like many modern routers, the AC1200 WiFi Gigabit supports many network standards too. The IPv4 is the fourth iteration of the Internet Protocol (IP) and is the most widely used version of IP on the internet today. The latest firmware supports IPv6 protocol that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet. The D-Link AC1200 WiFi Gigabit has 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN and 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN ports. LAN or Ethernet ports (RJ-45) are used to connect devices to the local area network (LAN).

This router has Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, which provides data transfer speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) over Ethernet connections. The WAN port on a router stands for "Wide Area Network" port. It is used to connect the router to the external network, typically provided by an internet service provider (ISP). The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router supports Gigabit speed on its WAN port, that can support speeds up to 1000 Mbps. This router ensures that you can fully utilize high-speed internet connections provided by your ISP.

Wireless

This router has 4 x 5 dBi, fixed antennas. Antennas play a significant role in Wi-Fi performance and coverage. They are essential components of wireless routers that transmit and receive radio signals to establish wireless connections with devices. This router is 2.4 GHz compatible. The 2.4 GHz band is widely supported by a wide range of devices, including older devices that may not be compatible with the 5 GHz band.

The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit supports the 5 GHz band too. The 5 GHz band offers better noise immunity, less interference, and more available channels. The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit belongs to the Wi-Fi 5 class. Wi-Fi 5 operates on the 5 GHz frequency band and utilizes wider channel widths and advanced modulation techniques to deliver higher data transfer rates. The AC1200 refers to the maximum combined data transfer rate supported by the router across all Wi-Fi bands.

The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit is capable of a maximum throughput speed of 300 + 867 Mbps. The real-world speed of a AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router is typically lower than its theoretical maximum speed. The TX power (27 dBm) of a router refers to the transmission power or signal strength at which the router broadcasts its Wi-Fi signal. It determines the range and coverage area of the wireless network. The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router offers several security protocols: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS.

The WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) was introduced as an improvement over WEP and provides stronger security. If WPA3 is not available, WPA2-Personal with AES encryption is still considered secure. The WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest Wi-Fi security protocol designed to address vulnerabilities and strengthen security for wireless networks. It improves encryption, introduces stronger authentication protocols, and protects against brute-force attacks.

The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router offers WPS. The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides a simplified and convenient method for connecting devices to a Wi-Fi network. Instead of manually entering the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password, users can use the WPS feature to establish a connection with the push of a button or by entering a PIN. A guest network on the AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router is a separate network that provides internet access to guests or visitors without giving them access to your main or primary network. It allows you to create a dedicated network segment for guests, keeping their devices isolated from your private network, thereby enhancing security and privacy.

Connectivity

The AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router doesn't have file-server or print-server functionality.

Administration

The default IP addresses of the D-Link AC1200 WiFi Gigabit device is 192.168.0.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page. If you are unable to log in to the setup panel of your D-Link router, performing a reset can be a helpful troubleshooting step. It is highly recommended to change the default password of your AC1200 WiFi Gigabit router after the initial setup. If you forget the new password in the future, you may need to perform a factory reset on the router to revert to the default settings.

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