Optical:
Compared to conventional devices, the shape Cylindrical type, without external antennas and more consistently in height and in width. Despite large footprint, the device turns on connection of cables with more rigid bend as rather shaky and not stable than my previous machine. Maybe 2 small weights at the bottom of this lightweight router would have been worth considering.
Installation:
Connection and installation equipment is typical. The rather narrow guidance is sufficient, but not a glorious chapter. With a few clicks, the basic installation is quick and also the subsequent firmware update from the router software out proceeded without problems.
Technology:
The WAN ports 1x 1000Base-T, 1000Base-T 4x LAN, 1x USB, WLAN 802.11ac / 802.11n / 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g are also standard in this price range. The Konnektierung a networkable printer via USB directly to the router is functioning properly.
My private home connection is a 16000DSL line (unfortunately) rarely even remotely comes close to this limit. 11000-12000 are mediocre even with my previous router via Wi-Fi or LAN cable. The D-Link AC1200 increases this power in my home network is not, but does not fall with obvious inefficiencies on. It remains more or less at the previous speed test values.
The range of the router with enhanced AC-radio range actually better than my previous device - my main computer is in the basement directly under the router location and the wireless strength is now consistently 5/5 compared to previously oscillating values of 4/5 to 5 / . 5 In Laptop and Tablet in Aufstellstockwerk no improvement is noticeable - the signal strength is here with that of my previous Netgear N600 DGND3800B comparable (ie good to very good).
Connecting a USB hard disk as a network data storage works well and provides a few simple steps the desired result. The interaction with Windows7- and Android devices is fine. The existing WPS function via keystroke is now also more likely to default and works well with the device.
Others:
A nice gadget is the mydlink portal app, on which is a network monitoring via Android smartphone possible. Here disturbs me, however, how easily accessed websites are testable. If the router used by several people (family, WG) provide a few clicks easy about things that really do not concern you.
Finally:
All in all, the D-Link AC1200 a round thing. Installing and setting up port forwarding u. Ä. Configurations are done quickly commercially available and after a short. The range performance is really good and probably the most outstanding feature of the device - in addition to the optics. The stability grade in view of the favorable shape for a really remarkable obvious defect, the one common quality control m. E. should avoid.
A real leap in technology and / or quality to my around 1 yr old device I can not determine. A more detailed guide for beginners just missing, a tour of the configuration with more than statement of the obvious as well.
With a little goodwill 4/5 stars at present certainly potential for improvement.
