STACK #185 Mar 2020

FEATURE LIFE TECH

Peace of mind Tap into plug-and-play peace of mind with the Trend Micro Home Network Security Device. Plug in power and Ethernet (to your router), and you’re good to go. Once connected, enjoy real-time monitoring and protection of all the connected devices in your home, plus other perks like per- device time limits.

D-Link DWR-956 This is a more powerful alternative for sharing mobile Internet in the home at up to 4G speeds. The perks of the DWR- 921 are bolstered by dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi for speedy and reliable in-home connectivity. Use the DWR-956 as a primary or backup Internet connection. D-Link Taipan DSL-4230L Certain NBN connection technologies require VDSL2 modems to get you online. The D-Link Taipan DSL-4230L is a modem/router combo built with this type of broadband in mind (check with your ISP). The six antennas pump out wide-reaching Wi-Fi, while smart inbuilt features prioritise traffic based on per- device needs.

D-Link COVR-2202 This two-device mesh

network offers impressive home coverage of up to 560 square metres. The COVR- 2202 is a cinch to set up, designed to automatically switch to the strongest signal as you move about, and built to reliably support

multiple bandwidth- demanding wireless devices.

D-Link Cobra DSL-5300 The D-Link Taipan and Cobra are both VDSL2 modem/ routers, but the DSL-5300 has capacity for networking speeds up to 5300Mbps. Combo that with eight antennas for even farther- reaching Wi-Fi, and this modem/router has the right kind of networking bite.

D-Link EXO DIR-3060 Built for medium-to-large homes, the DIR-3060 is a mesh network router that’s

D-Link DWR-921 Great for an apartment or smaller home, the DWR-921 is built to treat mobile broadband as a home network connection. Follow the user-friendly setup wizard to get connected in no time, as the DWR- 921 automatically configures your connection based on the SIM card of your mobile Internet provider.

designed to intelligently link with compatible D-Link networking devices to boost your network’s reach. It also comes with McAfee protection for greater security and can be conveniently controlled with voice controls via Google Assistant or Alexa.

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