D-Link DIR-1960 Review

Have trouble deciding if you need a wireless mesh system to provide coverage across your home or whether an upgraded router would be the best option? With the D-Link DIR-1960, you get something in the middle: a normal router that can also be supplemented with wireless mesh access points to improve performance and expand its capabilities.

Even while the DIR-1960’s simple black shell is less eye-catching than D-gaming-focused Link’s routers, the four huge antennas on the top of the router stand out. It may either be put flat on a tabletop or fixed on a wall.

The DIR-1960’s rear panel contains all of the features you’d expect from a router: a Gigabit Ethernet LAN connector for connecting the router to a compatible modem, as well as four Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting wired devices to the network. Additionally, D-Link has included a USB3 connector for content sharing.

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The DIR-1960 is shipped with a secure wireless network already established. Then, after the router is plugged in and connected to your network, you can connect a wired or wireless device to the router, log into the router’s web interface, and follow the wizard through the setup process, which should take no more than a couple of minutes.

Specifications

Product Description	EXO AC1900 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Multicast Support	Yes
Wireless Speed	1900Mbps (2.4G + 5G)
SDRAM	256MB
Flash	128MB
Antenna Type	External Fixed Antenna (4×4+4×4)
Wi-Fi Mesh	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
D-Link Wi-Fi	Yes
McAfee protection	Yes
Voice Control Support (Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant)	Yes
WAN	1(10/100/1000)
LAN	4 (10/100/1000)
USB 2.0/3.0	USB 3.0
Static IP	Yes
Dynamic IP (DHCP)	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
L2TP	Yes
PPTP	Yes
Static IPv6	Yes
PPPoE (IPv6 over PPPoE)	Yes
QuickVPN	Yes
WPS (Wi-Fi Protect Setup)	Yes (PBC only)
WPA-PSK (Personal)	N/A
WPA2-PSK (Personal)	Yes
Guest Zone	Yes
USB Sharing (FTP)	Yes
USB Sharing (SAMBA)	Yes

Verdict

According to the manufacturer, the Netgear Orbi mesh system is a better solution for bigger houses or areas where gaining wireless access is a challenge. If you’re OK with a single router, the D-Link DIR-1960 is a good choice. It’s reasonably priced, it’s fast, and it has the potential of being expanded to form a mesh network.