D-Link DIR-825M – AC1200 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router with Mesh Ready, 4 Gigabit LAN Ports, Gigabit WAN, USB 2.0, QoS & Multiple Operating Modes
Overview:
• The D-Link DIR-825M is an AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router designed for Small Office / Home Office SOHO environments.
• It combines high-speed 802.11ac wireless technology, dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB sharing, and advanced security features in one reliable router.
• The router provides combined wireless speeds up to 1200Mbps, with up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 867Mbps on 5GHz.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi allows users to browse, make internet calls, and handle daily applications on the 2.4GHz band while streaming media, gaming, and using high-bandwidth applications on the 5GHz band.
• The DIR-825M is Mesh Ready, allowing two or more DIR-825M routers to be linked together to create a mesh network.
• Four Gigabit LAN ports and one Gigabit WAN port provide high-speed wired connectivity for NAS devices, media centers, gaming consoles, PCs, switches, and other network devices.
• USB 2.0 allows local network sharing, while QoS helps prioritize important traffic for smoother streaming, gaming, and voice calls.
• Multiple operating modes include Router, Access Point, Repeater, WISP Repeater, and Wi-Fi Client, giving flexible deployment options for different network requirements.
Key Features:
• AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
• IEEE 802.11ac Wireless Technology
• Dual-Band Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Wireless Speed up to 1200Mbps
• 2.4GHz Speed up to 300Mbps
• 5GHz Speed up to 867Mbps
• MU-MIMO Wireless Performance
• Mesh Ready Support
• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port
• 4 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
• 1 × USB 2.0 Port
• 2 × 5dBi 2.4GHz External Antennas
• 2 × 5dBi 5GHz External Antennas
• QoS Engine for Traffic Prioritization
• Multiple Operating Modes
• Router Mode
• Access Point Mode
• Wireless Repeater Mode
• WISP Mode / WISP Repeater Mode
• Wi-Fi Client Mode
• Multiple SSID Support
• Wireless Schedule
• FTP Server Support
• Web-Based Setup and Configuration
• Intuitive Setup Wizard
• Firewall and Access Control Options
• NAT and SPI Firewall
• DoS Protection
• URL, MAC, IP and Port Filtering
• DMZ and Port Forwarding
• VPN Pass-through IPSec / PPTP / L2TP
• TR-069 Remote Management
• Dynamic DNS and Static Routing
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: AC1200 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DIR-825M
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Wireless Class: AC1200
• Wireless Bands: Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• 2.4GHz Transfer Rate: Up to 300Mbps
• 5GHz Transfer Rate: Up to 867Mbps
• HT20 Transfer Rate: Up to 144Mbps
• HT40 Transfer Rate: Up to 300Mbps
• VHT80 Transfer Rate: Up to 867Mbps
• WAN Port: 1 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet WAN
• LAN Ports: 4 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• USB Port: 1 × USB 2.0
• Antenna Type: Four External Antennas
• 2.4GHz Antennas: 2 × 5dBi External Antennas
• 5GHz Antennas: 2 × 5dBi External Antennas
• CPU Frequency: Single-Core 1GHz
• Frequency Range 2.4GHz: 2.4GHz – 2.4835GHz
• Frequency Range 5GHz: 5.150GHz – 5.825GHz
• Wireless Security: 128-bit Personal / 192-bit Enterprise Wi-Fi Encryption, MAC Filter, WPS PBC/PIN
• WAN Connection Types: PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE + Static IP, PPPoE + Dynamic IP
• Network Functions: DHCP Server / Client, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing
• Firewall Functions: NAT, SPI, URL Filter, MAC Filter, IP Filtering, Port Filtering, DMZ, Port Forwarding, NAPT, ALG, DoS Protection
• VPN Support: PPTP / L2TP / GRE, IPSec / PPTP / L2TP Pass-through
• Advanced Wireless Functions: Wireless Client Mode, Wireless AP Mode, Wireless Repeater Mode, WISP Mode, Mesh Ready, Multiple SSIDs, Wireless Schedule, FTP Server
• Management: Web GUI, Firmware Update via Web Interface, Save / Restore Configuration File, Automatic NTP, TR-069 Remote Management, Logs and Statistics
• Buttons: Power Button, WPS Button, Reset Button
• LED Indicators: Power, Internet, 4 LAN LEDs, USB, 2.4GHz WLAN, 5GHz WLAN, WPS
• Power Connector: DC Power Input
• Power Output: 12V DC / 1A
• Dimensions: 197 × 133.86 × 44.26 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 90°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
• Modulation Schemes: OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, DSSS, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Applications:
• Home Wi-Fi network
• Small office wireless network
• SOHO internet sharing
• HD and 4K video streaming
• Online gaming
• VoIP and internet calls
• Mesh network setup using multiple DIR-825M routers
• Access point deployment
• Wireless repeater deployment
• WISP repeater deployment
• Wi-Fi client mode usage
• Gigabit wired connection for NAS and media centers
• USB local network sharing
• Guest or segmented Wi-Fi using multiple SSIDs
• Secure network access with firewall and filtering options
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for home and small office users who need AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi with Gigabit wired ports, USB sharing, Mesh Ready support, and flexible operating modes.
• Suitable for SOHO networks, apartments, shops, small offices, and users who need stronger functionality than basic routers with options for repeater, access point, WISP, and mesh-style expansion.
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