The DIR-822 AC1200 Wi-Fi Router is a powerful wireless networking solution designed for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environments. By combining high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi specification with dual-band technology and Fast Ethernet ports, the DIR-822 provides a seamless networking experience with a high degree of convenience and flexibility for SOHOs. The DIR-822’s SOHO-class advanced security features keep data safe from unwanted network intruders. This together with the increased range and reliability of Wireless AC technology, helps provide a safe and secure network for devices farther into your home or office.

High-Speed Wired and Wireless Connectivity

The DIR-822 AC1200 Wi-Fi Router upgrades your network to the latest high-speed wireless technology to bring you lightning-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1200 Mbps1 so you can meet the ever-greater demand for multimedia applications. Enjoy streaming media, Internet phone calls, online gaming, and content-rich web surfing throughout your home or office. In addition, 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports give you solid, dependable wired performance for devices such as NAS, media centers and gaming consoles. The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important traffic to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth.

Dual Band Wireless for Seamless Performance

The DIR-822 AC1200 Wi-Fi Router features dual-band wireless, allowing you to operate two concurrent, high-speed Wi-Fi bands for ultimate wireless performance. Surf the web or make important Internet phone calls on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously streaming digital media on the 5 GHz band. What’s more, each band can operate as a separate Wi-Fi network, giving you the ability to customize your network according to your connectivity needs. You can even configure a guest zone to give visitors Internet access without compromising the safety of your SOHO network.

Easy to Set Up, Easy to Secure

Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process - just open a web browser to access the setup wizard and follow the easy step by-step instructions to get started. Implement WPA/WPA2 wireless security in minutes with the wireless network setup wizard, or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which establishes a secure connection to new devices without the need to enter settings or create passwords. In addition, the built-in firewall protects against malicious attacks from the Internet, and access control features allow you to restrict access to your network giving you greater control over network users.

Highlights:

High-Speed Connectivity

• 802.11ac wireless specification delivers blazing fast wireless connectivity with increased range and reliability

• 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN port for speedy Internet access

• Four 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN ports give you high-speed wired connectivity

Flexible Bandwidth

• Concurrent dual-band wireless for connections up to 1200 Mbps1

• QoS engine to prioritize important traffic and deliver uninterrupted bandwidth

Setup and Management

• Web browser-based setup and configuration

• Setup wizard to guide you through the configuration process

• Firewall and access control options to prevent attacks and restrict access to your network

Specifications:

Device Interfaces

• IEEE 802.11 ac/n/g/b/a wireless LAN

• 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN port

• Four 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN ports

Standards

• IEEE 802.11ac

• IEEE 802.11n

• IEEE 802.11g

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11a

• IEEE 802.3u

Minimum Requirements

• Windows 8/7/Vista/XP SP3, or MAC OS X 10.6 or higher

• Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 20.0, Chrome 25.0, Safari 5.1, or other Java-enabled browser

• Network interface card

• Cable or DSL Modem

• Subscription with an Internet service provider

Advanced Features

• Web setup wizard

• QoS (Quality of Service)

• DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

• Firewall - Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Guest zone

• IPv6 ready