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D-Link R15 Eagle PRO is an AI-enabled router

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D-Link R15 Eagle Pro is the brand’s latest smart router which is armed with powerful artificial intelligence. Designed for small offices and homes, the R15 Eagle Pro AI Router combines the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology with AI and offers an impressive coverage range with faster speeds.

The AI-enhanced router optimises the Wi-Fi, keeping network performance at peak all throughout, and allowing users to experience the powerful range of the network. This AI optimiser continuously scans for the Wi-Fi channel with the least interference to always offer a strong connection, meanwhile, the AI Traffic optimiser prioritises the most critical internet usage for optimal experience and for better stability. AI Parental Control helps parents be in charge of their children’s online activity through internet start/pause, website filtering, managing multiple profiles, bedtime scheduling, etc.

Additionally, the router features the AI Mesh optimiser, which strengthens the connection between mesh nodes to deliver seamless and uninterrupted Wi-Fi. The AI assistant continuously reviews the network and monitors data usage, sending recommendations and weekly reports to the Eagle Pro AI app.

This R15 Eagle Pro AI AX1500 smart router offers dual-band wireless speeds of up to 1,500Mbps, and provides a reliable and stable solution for those who require stable Wi-Fi with minimal interference. The R15 Eagle Pro AI app offers a one-touch set-up for seamless connectivity, along with a host of AI benefits. This smart router is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa too.

Here is a list of specifications of the D-Link R15 Eagle Pro AI router:

AX1500 Dual Band Smart Router

  • Built in latest Wi-Fi 6 Technology
  • AI Mesh supported
  • Up to 1500Mbps speed (300 + 1200)
  • Full Gigabit Ethernet (WAN x 1 & LAN x 3)
  • 4 External Antenna & 1 internal antenna for EAGLE PRO AI
  • Support WPA-3 Encryption
  • Firmware Over-the-air Upgrade
  • Built in EAGLE PRO AI features

For more information, please visit this page.

Linksys launches the new E9450 Wi-Fi 6 EasyMesh router in India

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The new E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 router is Linksys’s latest addition to its E-series, through which, the network-solutions-providing giant ensures users with faster data transfers, increased capacity, better connectivity performance, and upgraded power efficiency.  

The E9450 router is enhanced with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO in WiFi 6 technology, which is designed and integrated for providing full-strength signals within the confines of one or two bedroom homes, with a signal coverage of around 2500 square feet.

The E9450 provides speeds of up to 5.4 Gbps, and can also support up to 40 devices which are all competing for the same bandwidth. The router is capable of managing multiple connections effectively and providing enough to each so that 8K video streaming, gaming, and the use of other heavy applications is uninterrupted and continuous.

Powered by a 1.5GHz tri-core processor that supports multiple, simultaneous activities across wired and wireless interfaces, the E9450 also provides a 160MHz channel support for faster streaming. The E9450 has 4×4 WiFi 5GHz radios with Downlink/Uplink MU-MIMO which allows downloads and uploads on 4 devices simultaneously.

Up to 7X more battery life can be harnessed through the Target Wake Time (TWT) that reduces network interface, allowing users’ devices to remain in sleep mode for a longer duration. Additionally, the E9450 router is also backward compatible so that users can experience the fastest speeds with all existing WiFi enabled devices from smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart home devices and more.

Users can expand their home networks by adding more nodes to the network, owing to the E9450’s EasyMesh technology.  Along with providing WPA2 and WPA3 Personal security, the E9450 houses one USB 3.0 port, 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 1 WAN Gigabit Ethernet port. Here are some features of the E9450:

Pricing & Availability

The Linksys Dual-Band AX5400 WiFi 6 EasyMesh™ Router E9450, provides best coverage for 1 to 2-bedroom homes, retails at SRP INR14,999.

The two pack version of the product, E9452 is also available at an introductory price of SRP INR 28,999, and provide good WiFi 6 coverage for 2 to 3-bedroom homes. For more information, please visit this page.

D-Link launches 3 new routers based on 11AC Wireless technology

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High-bandwidth and intense networking tasks require superior processing powers and speeds which are achievable through the 11AC wireless technology. The newest routers launched by D-Link is based on the 11AC tech and helps users achieve great speeds and efficient navigation through a rich set of features and attributes that each of the routers bring. The three new routers are DIR-2150, DIR-1950, and DIR-1260.

Each of these Gigabit routers come with an easy installation process guided through step-by-step instructions. They are also integrated with profile-based parental controls which help users track their kids’ online activities, and a built-in speed test powered by Ookla, which is the gold standard in speed testing today. Additionally, the routers are also compatible with voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant. These routers are designed to aid users simultaneously stream high-quality content, transfer large files, and enjoy lag-free gaming.  

The D-Link AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router – DIR-2150

This router comes with a 880 MHz dual-core high-power processor, 128MB of flash memory, and 128MB of RAM. D-Link states that this router is perfect for those looking for ‘uninterrupted high-speed bandwidth for multiple devices for buffer-free HD streaming, video/ phone calls, online gaming, and content rich web surfing throughout home or office’.

The D-Link AC1900 Wi-Fi certified EasyMesh Gigabit Router (DIR-1950)

This router combines the high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi with dual-band technology and Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide a powerful wireless networking solution. Apart from supporting other compatible D-Link Wi-Fi certified EasyMesh devices, this router enables users to design and manage a single customised mesh network, where mobile devices can be allotted their own least congested band, thereby allowing users to go from one space to another without any interruptions or lags. The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports gives solid, dependable wired performance for devices such as Network Attached Storage (NAS), media centres, and gaming consoles.

The D-Link AC1200 Gigabit Router (DIR-1260)

Similar to the DIR-2150, the DIR-1260 has an 880 MHz dual-core processor, 128MB of flash memory, and 128MB of RAM as well. It is accurately designed for usage within homes and it provides dual-bands speed upto 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz). It also has 4 Gigabit ports and the latest WPA3 wireless encryption for enhanced security.

The D-Link DIR-2150, DIR-1950 and DIR-1260 are available at an estimated street price of Rs. 6599, Rs.5999 and Rs. 2999 respectively. For more information, please visit this page.

Linksys E5600 is a budget-friendly Wi-Fi router promoting working from home

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Linksys E5600 (AC1200) Wi-Fi 5 router, which can cover up to 1000 square feet, can handle up to 10 devices at a time at speeds of up to 1.2Gbps. It’s affordable pricing also makes it a solution for those who are seeking for better solutions to work from home.

This router is integrated with a dual band AC1200 which means that it is capable of providing 866Mbps speeds at 5GHz in addition to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz. The Linksys E5600 has 4 internal antennas and is equipped with the OFDMA technology, with Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5.

The E5600 is powered by a 880 MHz Dual-Core processor with 128MB RAM and 128 MB Flash. Connectivity-wise, the router is equipped with 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports which are essentially 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports. It provides a personal WPA2 and SPI Firewall as security measures as well. The E5600 also provides Parental Controls and Guest Access to ensure that the network is always secure.

Linksys has also mentioned that ‘all E-series routers will also have the ability to support EasyMesh by 2021. This means that users can future-proof and expand their home network by adding any other EasyMesh compatible routers’.

“Working and learning from home has created a whole new dynamic in the Indian networking industry. For Linksys, India plays a pivotal role in our overall global strategic plans and the E5600-AH AC 1200 router is a reflection of that goal. We specifically had the customer in mind when we wanted to create and design a beautiful, yet affordable, well-functioning router tailor made for average size Indian homes”, says Mr. Kartik Bakshi, Country Manager, Linksys India

The Linksys E5600 Wi-Fi 5 router is available on Amazon for Rs. 4,999 (SRP Rs. 3,499). For more information, please visit this page.