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4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 Router

DWR-956

  • Share your 3G/ 4G connection with built-in standard-size SIM Card Slot
  • Simultaneous Dual-Band: Deliver faster Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1,200Mbps1
  • LTE Bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 28 (2100/ 1800/ 2600/ 900/ 800/ 700 MHz)
  • UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA Bands: 1 / 8 (2100/ 900 MHz)
  • GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE: 3 / 8 (1800/ 900 MHz)
  • Gigabit Ethernet: Provides fast wired connectivity with one dedicated Gigabit WAN for NBN/ UFB connectivity and 4 Gigabit LAN ports
  • VoIP Enabled: Connect your phone to make VoIP calls
    NOTE: To use the VoIP capability, you will need to obtain your VoIP account settings from your Service Provider
  • Two Detachable 4G LTE Antenna with SMA connectors
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Wi-Fi Speed

Speeds of up to 1200Mbps with
AC Wave 2 - 300Mbps (2.4 GHZ)
+ 900 Mbps (5 GHz).
Enough bandwidth for Internet surfing, video chats, streaming, and social media.

4g
4GX and 4G Plus

Supports Telstra 4GX and
Optus 4G Plus Networks

 

4g
X4 Gigabit LAN ports

Instant connections to fast and reliable wired Ethernet speeds with the added flexibility of WAN support.

 

Compatible

Like having two Wi-Fi networks, connect more devices with less congestion.

 

Failover Mode

Connectivity for wired devices such as media centres, network storage, and games consoles.

 

VoIP

Connect your phone to the back of the DWR-956 to make VoIP calls over the Internet.

Take your Internet Connection with You, Anywhere.

Share a 4G LTE Mobile Broadband connection with multiple devices like smart TVs, games consoles, phones, tablets, and smart home devices with a strong Wi-Fi signal of up to 1200Mbpsand 4 Gigabit Ports for additional wired connections. Compatible with all Australia mobile networks, including Telstra 4GX and Optus 4G Plus, simply insert your SIM card, and share your 4G LTE Mobile Broadband connection, at home or on the go.

 

A connection that stays with you

 
 

Failover mode

We’ve designed this Router to provide you with a constant Internet connection in mind. You can create failover connectivity if either your Fixed Line or Mobile Broadband connection fails.

 

Failover mode

Simply connect your main broadband connection to the WAN Port and follow the setup instructions. The Router will instantly switch to the backup Mobile Broadband connection when you need it most, allowing you to stay connected and enjoy the Internet without interruptions so you can maintain your productivity.

Voice Over IP

The DWR-956 provides Voice over IP technology with advanced communication features, so you can make and receive calls reliably. Use the FXS phone port on the DWR-956 to connect an ordinary phone handset for your VoIP phone calls. Note that you will need to speak to your ISP and have them provide you with your VoIP username, password and connection details to enable this feature, where possible.

Superb Speeds & Flexibility

 

Connect to your 4G LTE Mobile Broadband connection with throughput speeds of up to 150Mbps1, using the latest Telstra 4GX or Optus 4G Plus networks, giving you the speed you need for fast, responsive Internet access. Combine this with the latest Wireless AC technology, which can provide combined transfer rates of up to 1200Mbps1, and the ability to share your Mobile Broadband connection on the go, the DWR-956 gives you the ultimate flexibility.

 

More bandwidth intensive devices such as TV & Audio.

Less bandwith intensive devices such as Smart appliances.

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Two Firewalls for Superior Protection

The DWR-956 includes built-in dual-active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to protect against malicious attacks, along with WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption which helps keep your wireless network secure and your traffic safe, helping stop unauthorised users from accessing your network.



firewalls

 

1 Data rates are theoretical. Data transfer rate depends on network capacity, signal strength, and environmental factors.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Share your 3G/ 4G connection with built-in standard-size SIM Card Slot
  • Simultaneous Dual-Band: Deliver faster Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1,200Mbps1
  • LTE Bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 28 (2100/ 1800/ 2600/ 900/ 800/ 700 MHz)
  • UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA Bands: 1 / 8 (2100/ 900 MHz)
  • GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE: 3 / 8 (1800/ 900 MHz)
  • Gigabit Ethernet: Provides fast wired connectivity with one dedicated Gigabit WAN for NBN/ UFB connectivity and 4 Gigabit LAN ports
  • VoIP Enabled: Connect your phone to make VoIP calls
    NOTE: To use the VoIP capability, you will need to obtain your VoIP account settings from your Service Provider

WAN Type :4G LTE|Ethernet
LTE Category :4G LTE Cat 4 - 150 Mbps
Wi-Fi Speed :AC1200 (300+867Mbps)
Wi-Fi Technology :Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet Speed :Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Ports :4
WAN Failover :Yes
VoIP :Yes
Warranty :3-Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions (Size) :170 x 180 x 80 mm

"You can use a company SIM as opposed to your home internet. 4G is also faster than ADSL and thus more appropriate for a home office."

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"If you need a secondary router or dedicated 4G router, the D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Router is one of the best you can get today." 9/10

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"Boasts a plethora of clever features for working at home and even playing games during your downtime that supports a myriad of devices."

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"With so many of us working or studying from home right now, protecting your internet connection is pretty damn important."

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"If you’re looking for a reasonable router with 4G fallback in the case of your primary connection failing then this IS a winner."

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"This unit is ideal for small homes or offices. Or really anywhere a quick hotspot is needed without massive data streaming."

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"D-Link is ready to help the Aussie workforce transfer to working from home with this brand new AC1200 4G LTE router."

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