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Prior to purchasing the DIR-3060 EXO AC3000, my home setup included a Virginmedia Hub 3 router with 500Mbs fibre broadband, a lot of IOT devices, around 30 devices connecting at any one time. Includes Smart plugs, bulbs, hive, home cinema, multiple Amazon echo devices, security cameras along with smart phones, tablets and desktop devices. I also have 2 TiVo boxes, one in the lounge and another in the main bedroom. The environment is a large detached house with ground and first floor. The Hub 3 is in the lounge (ground floor) on one end and the main bedroom on the 1st floor at the opposite end on the house.
The Virginmedia hub was ok but struggled for signal in the master bedroom and the TiVo boxes rarely worked when trying to play a recorded programme from one box to the other. Given the broadband speed of 500Mbs, I had nowhere near those connection speeds in a number of rooms. Connectivity to my IOT devices was ok, never had any dropouts. Due to COVID and working from home, I needed a better signal in my makeshift office (the dining room which is at the opposite end of the house from the lounge (separated by a kitchen and hallway).
Prior to buying the DIR-3060, I bought and returned a TP-Link Deco M5 (problems with Amazon 4K TV Firestick, Ring camera and Sonos units connecting) and a Netgear EX8000 Mesh Smart Extender (App would not correctly identify devices and required rebooting daily or every 2 days). It was important that I had a single SSID and could roam throughout the house on my Tablet and Smartphone which ruled out a cheap WiFi extender.
The DIR-3060 was delivered on 5th June 2020, setup immediately and I have waited a month or so prior to writing this review to ensure there were no problems with devices disconnecting or unreliable service. The device was delivered with v1.01 firmware. My Hub 3 is now in modem mode and DIR-3060 providing connectivity for all my devices. The bandwidth in the dining room increased from between 2-7Mbs to around 350Mbs which is a significant increase in speed.The firmware has had 2 updates and is now running on v1.11.
When I initially setup the device with the default settings on v1.01 I had a problem with 1 Amazon Echo device (I had another 2 identical models which connected without any issues). My Ring camera would drop connections as well. The D-Link support was spot on, I needed to disable WiFi Mesh (I don’t have any extenders anyway) and Smart Connect (which obviously isn’t that smart!). Disabling Smart Connect still allows you to have a single SSID for 2.4GHz and the 2 x 5GHz signals which is what I wanted to have seamless connectivity throughout the house.
A good tip for the Ring Camera is to fix the IP address (Reserve IP - this will only work on the main WiFi SSID and not the Guest SSID). I discovered the Ring fix by checking various forums.
Also with v1.01 firmware I had problems setting up the D-Link Defend (McAfee Secure Home Platform - includes 5 year subscription), it wouldn’t work. Firmware update solved this for me. This is really useful if you have children and want to control what they can access and when. It can also be used to control access for your iOT devices. There is also a real added bonus in that you can install McAfee Antivirus (2 year subscription) on an unlimited number of computers, tablets and smartphones (I’m still running another AV solution and will change when that when the subscription runs out).
A decent amount of time has passed so that I’m confident I can recommend this device if you need to have a decent Wi-Fi signal throughout the house and garden without the need to install Extenders (size and wall thickness permitting). The added security software makes this modern router an absolute bargain. WiFi 6 routers will future proof your network but comes at a premium at the moment and devices with WiFi 6 are few and far between (let’s face it, most iOT devices still only work on 2.4GHz Wireless LANs).
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AX1800 Wi‑Fi 6 Router
Wi‑Fi 6 has arrived. Connect to better Wi‑Fi.
Upgrade your home router to next-generation Wi-Fi technology. Enjoy Wi-Fi 6 innovations that deliver unprecedented capacity, reliability and security for all your devices at once.
38% Faster: Boost to a massive 1024-QAM with Wi-Fi 6, and use up to 4 simultaneous streams to deliver combined Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1800 Mbps².
x4 Capacity: OFDMA greatly increases your total number of devices you can connect to around your home.
x4 Efficient: Built-in power amplifiers boost your range, and beamforming and MU-MIMO deliver higher bandwidth to all your devices at once with precision.
- Dual-band Wireless AX1800¹
- Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO & OFDMA
- Beamforming, 128-bit encryption
- Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant compatible
- Gigabit WAN, LAN, 4 x Gigabit LAN ports
Wireless speeds and efficiency the Wi‑Fi 6 way.
Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the next-generation standard in Wi-Fi technology. Wi-Fi 6 has significant improvements on the previous 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. Now you can watch, game and browse at a faster and more efficient rate from every room in the house and with more devices than ever.
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ProcessorWith far more processing power over any common Wi‑Fi 5 router, the DIR‑X1860’s dual‑core 880 MHz CPU can tackle huge amounts of data transfers, so you can enjoy lag‑free gaming and vivid 4k//HD streaming without buffering. |
A new type of Wi‑Fi that’s even faster.Bring home next‑gen Wi‑Fi 6 speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps. Experience a jump of 90% faster speed on the 2.4 GHz band and nearly 40% faster speed on the 5 GHz band, for a better way to enjoy snappier browsing, 4K streaming and online gaming. |
Coverage that reaches further.4 high-gain external antennas, and built-in power amplifiers work together to generate a broader and more reliable Wi-Fi signal to reach more rooms and provide coverage throughout your home². |
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Built for tomorrow’s tech, today.Wi-Fi 6 works by using 1024-QAM to provide a signal that packs in a lot more data, and an 80 MHz for a wider channel, that results in a lot faster Wi-Fi with unprecedented efficiency. Now you can enjoy more of the latest tech like virtual reality without any stutter, vivid 4K streaming, and faster file downloads.
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You’re the boss.Set the ground rules to keep your children safe online. Whether you need to get everyone around the table for a meal, it’s time for homework or you need a break from the screens, the DIR-X1860 comes with parental controls on the D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app so that you’re always in charge.
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Easy setup. Convenient controls.Setup is quick and easy with the free D-Link Wi-Fi app. Follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to get everything up and running in no time.
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Multi‑device household? No problem.
Wi-Fi 6 uses a combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology to increase the total number of devices your network can effortlessly handle by up to 4x, so you can bring more of the latest tech into your smart home. And OFDMA transmits to multiple devices simultaneously to make sure everyone using the home Wi-Fi uses it with unprecedented efficiency.
¹ The DIR-X1860 may not support all of the mandatory features, established in Wave 1 of the IEEE 802.11ax specifications
² Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ax and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range.
Customer reviews
I purchased this new router because of the inbuilt McAfee protection which covers all of my devices and for the tri-band technology which really helps to manage multiple connections from different devices at the same time. On average I have 30 devices connected and the coverage is perfect within the whole two floor house and in the backyard.Since I've had the router, despite all my connections, I've suffered very little buffering or video stream interruptions, even when the whole family is in.This product went beyond expectations from the installation which was just about scanning a QR code and following the guided procedure using the D-Link app. Once it is all set, the app also allows me to check who is connected, bandwidth usage and manage the advanced router settings.The EXO router can handle the Virgin fibre speed at its best, granting 531Mb download and 36.5Mb upload. This speed is also optimised using the MU-MIMO technology which can serve all of the connected devices at the same time with no lag which is the best I am gaming online.
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If like me you were using a Sky modem with add on boxes as WiFi extenders, that is good for a while, but soon the stranglehold of bandwidth and hardwire inputs are needed.
This us the D-Link DIR-3060, this has so many features that even the features have features! Simple connect your network cable from your Sky modem to this router, and transfer all connections to the new D-Link Wi-Fi and disable Sky (except for TV, that runs better and is a nightmare to reconfigure, but possible with a lot of faff.
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I won't lie, this is a big unit, it measures 22.2 x 20.1 x 5.9cm and weighs 580g.you get power lead and network cable provided. The unit becomes bigger with aerials poking out everywhere like an alien spider.
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Overall I am pretty pleased with this router, it is just a shame I have to invest when my Internet provider should do it for me.
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If like me you were using a Sky modem with add on boxes as WiFi extenders, that is good for a while, but soon the stranglehold of bandwidth and hardwire inputs are needed.
This us the D-Link DIR-3060, this has so many features that even the features have features! Simple connect your network cable from your Sky modem to this router, and transfer all connections to the new D-Link Wi-Fi and disable Sky (except for TV, that runs better and is a nightmare to reconfigure, but possible with a lot of faff.
The bonus is you can set it all up via the D-Link app, add remove devices easily, create a guest Wi-Fi account, create kids profiles so you can control what they see and when, pause their connection when they play up and even add security to devices with McAfee. There are moments on installation that are frustrating, but that's networking for you. But fortunately there are enough online videos sorting this.
I won't lie, this is a big unit, it measures 22.2 x 20.1 x 5.9cm and weighs 580g.you get power lead and network cable provided. The unit becomes bigger with aerials poking out everywhere like an alien spider.
You can connect this to Alexa, but there are a few teething issues. Also I would set up the whole process with iOS as it seems to run smoother. Ensure you validate your email as soon as possible too.
Overall I am pretty pleased with this router, it is just a shame I have to invest when my Internet provider should do it for me.
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