D-Link Now Shipping AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender with MU-MIMO Technology

New Range Extender Offers MU-MIMO Technology to Provide Extended High-Speed Wi-Fi Coverage with the Push of a Button

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Sep 15, 2016, 06:15 ET

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced the immediate availability of the AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender (DAP-1860). The company's newest extender is equipped with four high-performance external antennas and high power amplifiers designed to optimize coverage and maximize range, eliminating wireless dead zones in hard-to-reach areas like basements, upstairs bedrooms and outdoor areas.

The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender (DAP-1860) is the ideal solution for improving the coverage and signal strength of any wireless network.

The new DAP-1860 range extender offers MU-MIMO technology to provide extended high-speed wi-fi coverage with the push of a button.

The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender comes packed with advanced features including dual-band connectivity with speeds of up to 2600Mbps, Advanced AC SmartBeam to enhance signal strength and throughput, and a Smart Signal Indicator to guide users to find the best placement for optimal coverage. For added performance, the AC2600 Extender incorporates the latest multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology that enables simultaneous transmission to groups of clients, making more efficient use of available Wi-Fi network capacity and speeding up transmissions.

"As customers continue to increase the amount of connected devices in a household, the need for a strong reliable connection covering the entire home becomes more and more apparent," said Oscar Reyes, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Our new AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender allows users to place devices anywhere in their home without having to worry about a slow or spotty Wi-Fi connection."

Like all of D-Link's range extenders, the AC2600 Extender features a simple one-button installation – users need only press the WPS button on the router and then on the extender to sync and instantly increase the coverage of a wireless home network. Users whose routers do not have a WPS button can use a web browser or D-Link's free QRS Mobile app for simple setup.

More about the AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender:

11AC Wi-Fi Dual Band Connectivity – Up to 1,733Mbps on the 5GHz band and 800Mbps on the 2.4GHz band for maximum throughput with less Wi-Fi interference
MU-MIMO Technology – MU-MIMO technology handles high-bandwidth network traffic on multiple devices at the same time
Smart Signal Indicator – Helps find the best location for optimal Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home
High-Speed Gigabit Ethernet Port – Ensures the best wired online experience for 4K/HD streaming and gaming
SmartConnect – Allocates the best possible band for optimal Wi-Fi performance
AP Mode Option – Configures as AP mode to enable a Wi-Fi hotspot through a wired Ethernet connection
Plug-and-Play installation – Easily connect to wireless networks securely using the latest encryption methods

Availability and Pricing

The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender (DAP-1860) is now available for $149.99 at Amazon, Newegg and the D-Link Shop. More information is available online at us.dlink.com.

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 us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink) and D-Link's Blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

¹ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range.

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