D-Link DIR-816L – Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router with 4 Fast Ethernet LAN Ports, USB SharePort & mydlink Cloud
Overview:
• The D-Link DIR-816L is a Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router designed to provide reliable dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity for home and small office networks.
• It combines 802.11ac wireless technology with dual-band performance, delivering combined wireless speeds of up to 750 Mbps.
• The router operates on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing users to browse, chat, and play online games on the 2.4GHz band while streaming digital media on the 5GHz band.
• It includes 1 Fast Ethernet WAN port and 4 Fast Ethernet LAN ports for connecting wired devices such as PCs, DVRs, NVRs, smart TVs, and other network equipment.
• The built-in USB port supports mydlink SharePort™, allowing users to access photos, videos, music, and documents from a connected USB storage drive locally or remotely.
• mydlink Lite support allows remote network monitoring, connected client viewing, bandwidth checking, browsing history monitoring, and client blocking through web access or mobile apps.
• Easy setup wizard, QRS Mobile, WPA/WPA2 security, WPS, NAT firewall, Guest Zone, QoS, and IPv6 support make the DIR-816L a practical router for standard home and small office use.
Key Features:
• Wireless AC750 dual-band cloud router
• Combined wireless speed up to 750 Mbps
• Concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands
• 1 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN port
• 4 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN ports
• Two external antennas for improved wireless coverage
• USB port for storage sharing
• mydlink SharePort™ app for file access over the Internet
• Stream music and video to mobile devices
• Upload photos and videos from mobile camera roll
• mydlink Lite for remote network monitoring and management
• QRS Mobile app for setup without a computer
• View current upload and download bandwidth
• View currently connected clients
• View web browsing history per client
• Block or unblock client network access
• Manage wireless network details remotely
• WPA/WPA2 wireless security
• WPS support for quick secure connection
• Web setup wizard for easy configuration
• QoS for traffic prioritization
• DMZ support
• NAT firewall protection
• Guest Zone support
• IPv6 ready
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DIR-816L
• Product Type: Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11ac draft / 802.11n / 802.11a / 802.11g / 802.11b
• Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u
• Wireless Speed: Up to 750 Mbps combined
• Wireless Bands: 2.4GHz / 5GHz
• Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz band: 2400–2483.5MHz / 5GHz band: 5150–5725MHz
• Antenna Type: 2 × External Antennas
• WAN Port: 1 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet Port
• LAN Ports: 4 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet Ports
• USB Port: 1 × USB Port for Storage Sharing
• LEDs: Power, Internet, WLAN, LAN, WPS
• Security: WPA / WPA2
• WPS Support: Yes
• Advanced Features: Web Setup Wizard, QoS, DMZ, NAT Firewall, Guest Zone, IPv6 Ready
• mydlink SharePort Features: Remote Access Mode, Local Access Mode, SharePort Web File Access, USB Storage Access
• USB Storage Support: Up to 250GB
• mydlink Lite Features: Remote Management, Bandwidth View, Connected Client View, Browsing History, Client Blocking, Wireless Network Management
• Mobile App Support: mydlink Lite, mydlink SharePort, QRS Mobile
• App Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android Devices
• Power Input: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 151.6 × 112 × 30.5 mm
• Weight: 204 g
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 65°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing
• Certifications: IC, CE, CSA, FCC, C-Tick
Applications:
• Home Wi-Fi networking
• Small office wireless internet sharing
• Dual-band Wi-Fi for browsing, streaming, and online gaming
• Connecting wired PCs, DVRs, NVRs, smart TVs, and network devices
• USB file sharing through mydlink SharePort
• Remote network monitoring using mydlink Lite
• Guest Wi-Fi access for visitors
• Basic bandwidth and client control
• Upgrading from older Wireless N routers to Wireless AC dual-band performance
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for home users and small offices that need an affordable dual-band AC router with cloud monitoring and USB sharing.
• Suitable for standard browsing, video streaming, smart devices, and small wired/wireless networks.
• Good choice when mydlink remote monitoring and SharePort file access are required in a compact router.
• For high-speed fiber connections above 100 Mbps or larger networks, Connect Gates recommends using a Gigabit AC/AX router or a business-grade access point solution.
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