D-Link announces MP-TCP enabled hybrid VDSL2/LTE home router

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Feb 26, 2019, 01:00 ET

The all-new AC2600 VDSL2/G.fast LTE Hybrid Router provides a single box solution to boost internet bandwidth and deliver seamless connectivity

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link (Hall 5, Booth 5B10), a global leader in networking and connectivity, has today announced an all-new home Wi-Fi hybrid router designed for ISPs and operators – the AC2600 VDSL2/G.fast LTE Hybrid Router (DWR-981).

DWR-981 AC2600 VDSL2/G.fast LTE Hybrid Router

Unveiled to a global audience at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, the Hybrid Router has been engineered to help service providers to deliver improved broadband services to its customers. Utilising the latest Multipath TCP (MP-TCP) technology, it allows concurrent use of Cat6 LTE and VDSL2/G.fast connectivity, to provide an improved and reliable internet connection, even for those currently affected by low data speeds.

To maximise the benefits of this additional internet bandwidth, D-Link has integrated the latest Wi-Fi technology to ensure that all devices connected in a home or small business can enjoy increased capacity. The router's integrated 4x4 MU-MIMO technology optimises network efficiency to ensure a higher capacity and bandwidth to support the ever increasing number of connected devices in the home.

The Hybrid Router also uses latest 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, which provides combined dual-band Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2.6 Gbps (1733 AC + 800 N), whilst Gigabit Ethernet ports provide high-speed wired connections. The single box solution is elegant and straight-forward to install for customers.

Key features of the AC2600 VDSL/G.fast LTE Hybrid Router include:

Connectivity

Integrated ADSL2+/VDSL2/G.fast/Cat 6 LTE modem with MP-TCP support for aggregation and failover
Support G.fast standards: ITU-T G.9701(12/14)/G.9700(04/14), G.970 Profile 106a/106b/106c/212a/212c, G.970 Annex S/T/X/Y/Z
Support Cat6 LTE bands: 1 (2100 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 20 (800 MHz)
Latest 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless with combine speed of up to 2,533 Mbps
4x4 MU-MIMO optimises network efficiency
Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for high-speed wired connections

About D-Link

D-Link is a global leader in connecting people, businesses, and cities with our computer networking solutions and technology. Our innovative products and services meet the needs of digital home consumers, small to medium sized businesses, enterprise environments, and service providers. D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, IP surveillance, and cloud-based network management. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer for over 30 years, D-Link has grown from a group of friends in Taiwan into a global brand with over 2,000 employees in 60 countries.

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