- The dual band technology in the DIR-628 supports selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals
- Supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet
- Unmatched wireless performance, network security, and coverage, the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router
Product Description
The D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is designed for users looking to create a high-performance wireless network. Connect the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, printers, and more, from greater distances throughout your entire home or office1. We¿ve also included a QoS engine that prioritizes time-sensitive online traffic to enable smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP) and responsive gaming.
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From the Manufacturer
The D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is designed for users looking to create a high-performance wireless network. Connect the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, printers, and more, from greater distances throughout your entire home or office**. We've also included a QoS engine that prioritizes time-sensitive online traffic to enable smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP) and responsive gaming.
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Key Features
- Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage
- Supports selectable Dual Band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) 802.11n wireless networking
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure, simple 1-button setup
- Capable of streaming audio and video to compatible UPnP-enabled devices
- Active Firewall protection
- 4 High Speed Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity
- Includes SharePort technology for sharing USB devices like printers and storage over your network
- Connect computers, game consoles, and media players to the web
- Optimized for HD video streaming
Dual Band Wireless Coverage
Dual Band N is the latest addition to the RangeBooster N product family. The dual band technology in the DIR-628 supports selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. 5GHz is ideal for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network. It helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD signals than existing 802.11g products.
Advanced Network Security
The RangeBooster N Router supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this RangeBooster N router utilizes dual active Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to help prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. Delivering unmatched wireless performance, network security, and coverage, the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is ideal for networking in larger homes and offices.
Shareport
With SharePort technology you can connect a USB printer or storage device to your router and allow users to access them from anywhere on the network. Conveniently turn your existing USB printers and storage devices into network devices for everyone to share.
Professional Strength Internet Security And Parental Control Services
SecureSpot 2.0 proactively protects ALL networked devices in the home. It not only safeguards PCs like traditional Internet Security Suites, but also protects Mac's and browser-enabled devices such as Game Consoles. Integrating Internet Security and Parental Controls into the router and utilizing services in-the-cloud lightens the load on the PC and brings professional strength technology to the consumer.
What this product does:
- Delivers up to 12x faster speeds** and 4x farther range** than 802.11g
- Dual Band N technology enables HD video streaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling (VoIP), and Web surfing
- Access a secure wireless network using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption
- Easy to install and use with the D-Link Quick Router Setup Wizard or using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Backward compatible with 802.11g devices including game consoles and digital media players
* Requires SharePort Client Utility installation on the PC. SharePort upgrade is available for the hardware versions A1, A2.
** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. 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. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link relative performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of an 802.11g Wireless G product from D-Link.
