Why you want it
Dual Band
2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for maximum possible speed for each device.
Smart Connect
Allocates the best possible band
for optimal performance.
High Power Amplifier
Wider coverage throughout
your home.
Gigabit Ethernet
Four fast gigabit ports give you high-speed wired connectivity.
Dual Core
Faster network speed for a more powerful router.
Smart Beam Forming
Tracks your connected devices for enhanced Wi-Fi speed and range.
Extreme Wi-Fi coverage
With its built-in high power amplifier (of up to 1000mw) and antenna diversity you can enjoy wider wireless coverage throughout your home.
Smart beam forming
Improves coverage by directing bandwidth to your devices as you move around your home. You can stream HD video, surf the web, skype your friends and play online games from wherever you are so you'll always get the best experience.
Smart connect
Not all Wi-Fi bands are the same, but you don't need to worry about that. With Smart Connect Technology, the DIR-879 chooses from the two Wi-Fi bands and automatically connects each device on your network to the best, clearest band available for the best connection every time.
Dual core processor
A dual core processor gives you all the processing power you need to support
more devices and apps in your home so you can experience lag free gaming and HD media streaming.
Intelligent QoS
Intelligent QoS tracks the type of network traffic (media streaming, web surfing, online gaming) and decide which application deserves higher priority.
New user interface
Controlling your network by enabling parental controls, blocking unwanted devices, monitoring internet activity and creating Wi-Fi guest networks is easier than ever with our new interface.
Note:
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Technical Specifications
General
Device Interfaces
• 802.11 a/g/n/ac wireless LAN
• Dual-Band (one 2.4GHz and one 5GHz band)
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit WAN Port
• Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN Ports
Standards
• IEEE 802.11ac
Minimum System Requirements
• Windows® 10, 8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 , or Mac OS® X (v10.7)
• Ethernet Network Interface
• Internet Explorer® 11, Mozilla® Firefox® v28, Google Chrome v33, or Safari v7
• For optimal performance, pair the DIR-879 with an AC adapter (DWA-192)
• Cable, DSL or Fiber Optics
Functionality
Advanced Features
• SmartConnect
• Guest Zone
• Multi-language web setup wizard
• Green Ethernet
• DLNA media server support
• Advanced AC SmartBeam
• Dual active firewall
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
• VPN Passthrough (PPTP/L2TP/IPsec)
• Advanced QoS
• Quick VPN - L2TP over IPsec
• Extender Mode7
Mobile App Support
• QRS Mobile v1.5
Mobile App Requirements
• QRS Mobile app requires iOS4.3 or AndroidTM 2.3.3, or higher
Wireless Security
• WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN/PBC
Firewall
• SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
• NAT (Network Address Translation)
Physical Dimensions
• 7.9 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches
Power
• Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Output: 12 V DC, 1.5A
Temperature
• Operating: 32 to 104 °F
• Storage: -4 to 149 °F
Humidity
• Operating: 0% to 90% non-condensing
• Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Certifications
• FCC Class B
• Wi-Fi Certified
• IPv6 Ready
Package Contents
What’s Inside
• Wireless AC1900 Wi-Fi Router
• Quick Installation Guide2
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Wi-Fi Configuration Card
Waranty
• 1-Year Limited Warranty3
Order Information
Part Number
DIR-879
Description
• AC1900 Wi-Fi Router