EXO AC1900 MU‑MIMO Wi‑Fi Router

DIR‑878

Product Status: Live

Dual-band Wireless AC1900 (1,300 Mbps on 5 GHz + 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz)
802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO and Advanced AC SmartBeam
Gigabit WAN and 4 x Gigabit LAN

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HD Streaming & Gaming on Multiple Devices

The DIR-878 delivers premium performance for users who demand faster Wi-Fi speeds for HD streaming and gaming on multiple devices. This router is designed to support MU-MIMO Technology that allows multiple devices to get high bandwidth Wi-Fi signal at the same time.

Key Features

MU-MIMO

Deliver maximum speed for each device

Powerful Dual Core Processor

Boost wireless and wired performance

Optimised Antenna

Wider coverage throughout your home

3x3 Data Streams

Supports 3 data streams for increased throughput

Advanced AC SmartBeam

Tracks your connected devices for enhanced Wi-Fi speed and range

Dual Band Wi-Fi Performance

Simultaneous Dual-band Wireless

Dual‑band with a Kick

How about a dual-band wireless router with 3x3 data streams for faster Wi-Fi speeds? Independent data streams are delivered to each device on the network for speeds of up to 1900Mbps (600 Mbps in 2.4GHz + 1300 Mbps in 5GHz). The best performance for streaming your favorite movie or playing games with your friends.

Want Great Coverage?

Four high-performance external antennas will bring out stronger Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. More devices that will connect faster to your network and no more dead zones.

Multi‑User MIMO (MU‑MIMO)

With MU-MIMO technology multiple devices are able to get high-bandwidth Wi-Fi signal at the same time, distributing data more efficiently, giving you the fastest Wi-Fi speeds in your home. You can stream HD media faster, transfer large files really fast and play buffer free gaming.

More Processing Power

A Dual-core processor boosts multitasking computing power and improves throughput speeds for all of your applications.

Optimal Bandwidth Connection

Not all Wi-Fi bands are the same, but you don’t need to worry about that. The DIR-878 chooses from two Wi-Fi bands and automatically connects each device on your network to the best, clearest band available for the best connection every time.

SmartBeam Forming

Improves coverage by directing bandwidth to your devices as you move around your home. You can seamlessly 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.

Best Wired Performance

Connect up to 4 wired devices and enjoy the best online experience for HD Streaming and Gaming.

DIR-878 WPS button for easy Wi-Fi configuration

4 Gigabit LAN Ports

Connects up to 4 wired devices

Gigabit Internet Port

Plug you Internet cable in here

Wi‑Fi Button

Easily turn Wi-Fi signal on/off

WPS Button

One-touch Wi-Fi setup

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Technical Specifications

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Functions & Features

High-Speed Connectivity

802.11ac wireless with MU-MIMO and AC SmartBeam delivers blazing fast wireless connectivity with increased range and reliability
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for fast-paced Internet access
Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports give you high-speed wired connectivity

Flexible Bandwidth

Concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi with combined speeds of up to 1900 Mbps¹
QoS engine to prioritise important traffic and deliver uninterrupted bandwidth

Setup and Management

Web browser-based setup and configuration
Intuitive setup wizard to guide you through the configuration process
Firewall and access control options to prevent attacks and restrict access to your network

Technical Specifications

General

Device Interfaces

IEEE 802.11 ac/n/g/b/a wireless LAN
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

LEDs

Power
Internet
WLAN (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)

Antenna Type

Four external antennas

Data Signal Rate

2.4 GHz

Up to 600 Mbps¹

5 GHz

Up to 1,300 Mbps¹

Standards

IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11d
IEEE 802.3u

Minimum Requirements

Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 28.0, Chrome 28.0, Safari 6.0, or other Java-enabled browser
Cable/DSL modem or other Internet Service Provider equipment with Ethernet port

Functionality

Security

WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Advanced Features

Web setup wizard
QoS (Quality of Service)
DMZ (De-militarised Zone)
Firewall - Network Address Translation (NAT)
Guest Zone
IPv6-Ready

Physical

Dimensions

258.8 x 183.4 x 44.9 mm (10.2 x 7.2 x 1.8 inches)

Weight

565 grams (1.25 pounds)

Power Adaptor

Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output: 12 V, 1.5 A

Temperature

Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage: -20 to 65 °C (-4 to 149 °F)

Humidity

Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Certifications

FCC
CE2
C-Tick
S Mark (UL60950)
Wi-Fi Certified
WPS Setup
IPv6

^{1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11ac specifications which are subject to change. 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 will adversely affect wireless signal range.

2 For the EU region, this product is compliant with CE regulations and operates within the following frequency ranges: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz and 5.150 - 5.250 GHz.}

FAQ

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Support

Version	Date	Type	File Size
Datasheet EN	-	PDF	0.44mb	Download

Version	Description	Date	Type	File Size
Revision A	Product Manual	-	-	-	Download

Version	Description	Date	Type	File Size
Revision A	Product Manual	13.06.2017	-	-	Download

This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at:

http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp

The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL.

Version	Description	Date
1.10b05	Firmware Release notes included	14.03.2018	Download

Version	Description	Date
1.00 Revision A	CE document	15.11.2017	Download