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D-Link WiFi Router AC1200 High Power Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Mesh Wireless Internet for Home Gaming Parental Control Wi-Fi (DIR-1260)
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D-Link WiFi Router AC1200 High Power Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Mesh Wireless Internet

Bottom line: The D-Link WiFi Router AC1200 High Power Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Mesh: AC1200 dual-band: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz; main trade-off: 867 Mbps 5 GHz cap trails Wi-Fi 6 AX routers.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For home networking and Wi-Fi gear, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ AC1200 dual-band: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • ✓ 4x Gigabit LAN ports deliver up to 1000 Mbps to wired devices
  • ✓ Gigabit WAN port ready for high-speed internet plans
  • ✓ Mesh Smart Roaming pairs with D-Link extenders for whole-home coverage
  • ✓ MU-MIMO streams to multiple devices at once, cutting lag

Cons

  • ✗ 867 Mbps 5 GHz cap trails Wi-Fi 6 AX routers
  • ✗ Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), not the newer Wi-Fi 6 standard
  • ✗ Full mesh coverage needs D-Link extenders bought separately
  • ✗ No multi-gig WAN, so gigabit is the internet ceiling

Manufacturer description

The D-Link AC1200 High-Power Wi-Fi Router delivers plenty of bandwidth so you can stream your favorite movies or play games with your friends without worry. Powerful high-gain antennas provide great coverage throughout the entire home, and enhanced parental controls give you more control over your network. For even greater range, mesh smart roaming works with D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh extenders, making it easy to build your own customized mesh network. Expand your coverage from the bedroom to the kitchen and even the backyard. The router and additional mesh extenders set up in minutes and are easy…

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SpecPicks scored D-Link WiFi Router AC1200 High Power Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Mesh… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. D-Link's networking lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • AC1200 dual-band speeds up to 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) plus 867 Mbps (5 GHz)
  • High-Power amplifiers provide wider coverage
  • Mesh Smart Roaming connects your mobile devices to the strongest Wi-Fi signal as you roam
  • MU-MIMO technology sends data to more devices simultaneously
  • Gigabit Ethernet Internet WAN port ready for high-speed internet connections
  • 4x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports provide up to 1000 Mbps each to wired devices

Full Specifications

BrandD-Link
ColorWhite
CoverageHome
Frequency5 GHz
Model NameDIR-1260
Unit Count1 Count
Antenna TypeFixed
ConnectivityWireless, WiFi, 2.4GHz
Model NumberDIR-1260
Built-In MediaRouter, RJ45 cable, QIC, Quick Installation Guide, Adapter
Control MethodApp
Connection TypeWired
Controller Typeamazon_alexa, vera
Mfr Part NumberDIR-1260
Number of Ports5
Special FeatureWPS
Antenna LocationGaming, Home
Security ProtocolWPA3
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Data Transfer Rate867 megabits_per_second
Full listing titleD-Link WiFi Router AC1200 High Power Gigabit Ethernet Dual Band Mesh Wireless Internet for Home Gaming Parental Control Wi-Fi (DIR-1260)

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