D-Link DWR-978 AC2600 WiFi 5 5G Router allows you to experience next-gen 5G connection speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps and high-speed WiFi up to 2.6 Gbps on all your connected devices throughout your home, office or holiday home. Whether at home, at work, or on holiday, the DWR-978 router is built to work for you as a simple plug and play companion, with rapid and reliable 5G connectivity. 

D-Link DWR-978 AC2600 WiFi 5 5G Router allows you to experience next-gen 5G connection speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps and high-speed WiFi up to 2.6 Gbps on all your connected devices throughout your home, office or holiday home. Whether at home, at work, or on holiday, the DWR-978 router is built to work for you as a simple plug and play companion, with rapid and reliable 5G connectivity. There’s no setup involved - just insert a 5G/4G LTE SIM card (not included) and you'll instantly be able to share your connectivity with all of your devices.

Key Features

• Next-generation 5G connectivity speeds up to 1.6 Gbps.

• Built-in WiFi AC2600 distributes high-speed, high-performance WiFi to all your connected devices.

• Supports multiple 5G bands for increased connectivity options.

• Dual-band WiFi with MU-MIMO technology makes 4K streaming, VR gaming or video chatting a breeze.

• Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and one (1) Gigabit Ethernet WAN port provide optional wired connectivity.

• Two (2) external antennas help achieve optimal network performance (detachable).

• Latest WPA3 WiFi security with 128-bit encryption.

• Nano SIM card slot supports 5G or 4G/LTE (SIM card not included).

• Create a fail-safe internet connection with internet WAN port.

Connection that stays with you

Insert a 5G/4G LTE SIM card (not included) and immediately have access to 5G download speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps at your home or business, or even while taking the camper van out into the countryside. Thanks to 5G technology you can enjoy HD movies in seconds, download huge files immediately, play multiplayer games without lag, and enjoy video calls without interruption - making it the perfect companion whether at home or away.

Perfect for areas with limited access to fixed internet

The DWR-978 router is the complete solution for those hard-to-read areas where fixed-line ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are unreliable or unavailable. Insert your 5G SIM card (not included) and allow your network and all of your devices to be powered by 5G cellular data. With two (2) high-performance external antennas, you can be sure that the DWR-978 router will deliver the strongest connectivity possible on multiple devices at the same time - allowing you to stream, game or work, without worrying about buffering, dropouts, or interference.

Your internet will never fail you again

Disruptions can happen at any time, but D-Link has built the DWR-978 router to eliminate them altogether with D-Link Failover technology. When your 5G/LTE cellular provider is having technical difficulties, the DWR-978 router will jump into action by switching to the internet via your fixed-line (Fibre/Cable/DSL), so you can keep working, playing or watching as normal.

Cut down on dead spots and loading times

Two (2) high-performance antennas deliver WiFi speeds of up to 2.6 Gbps throughout every corner of your home, making it easy for you to stay connected at the highest speeds possible despite any structural interference. The DWR-978 router's MU-MIMO technology ensures multiple devices get high-bandwidth WiFi at the same time, distributing data more efficiently and giving you faster WiFi speeds throughout your home.

Stay protected from online threats

The DWR-978 router supports WPA3 - the latest version of the WiFi Protected Access (WPA) protocol that encrypts user data and protects wireless networks from outside threats. WPA3 includes a protector to verify authentication and secure your devices' connections while further protecting your wireless network from attacks.

Manage your network, your way

Whether you need to give a friend quick access, or get the kids to do their homework, the DWR-978 router comes with WiFi scheduling - so you’re always in change.

• Manage
  Find out which devices are connected to your WiFi, create schedules, check login credentials.

• WiFi Guest Zone
  Set guest logins for when you have visitors and block any devices you don’t know.

Standard Warranty: 2-Year