"With the new AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router, users can enjoy the extremely fast speeds of 11AC Wi-Fi and proudly display their network hardware," said Steven Olen, director of product marketing at D-Link. "The EXO series was built for Wi-Fi users who want great performance, premium-design and style at an incredibly affordable price."

Smart Connect technology automatically assigns wireless clients to the specific wireless band that provides the optimum bandwidth. The advanced QoS engine, with a drag-and-drop UI, provides an easy way to prioritize applications and devices. In addition, the router features four Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports with WPA or WPA2 security and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to ensure network integrity and ease-of-setup while still guaranteeing high-speed wired connectivity.

More about the AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router:
Additional features and capabilities of the AC1900 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) include:

    --  11AC Wi-Fi Dual Band Connectivity(1) - Speeds up to 1300Mbps on the 5GHz
        band and 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band
    --  High Power Amplifiers - Provide wider coverage throughout your home
    --  Smart Connect - Automatically assigns connected devices to the best
        possible band for optimal Wi-Fi performance
    --  Intelligent QoS - Traffic optimization delivers seamless performance for
        your applications
    --  Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Push button to easily connect devices to the
        wireless network
    --  Backwards Compatible - Works with existing Wi-Fi devices (802.11n/g)
    --  Wireless Encryption - Uses WPA or WPA2 security
    --  Easy Setup - Get online in minutes with the Quick Router Setup (QRS)
        mobile app

Availability and Pricing
The AC1900 EXO Wi-Fi Router (DIR-879) is available now for $149.99 throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and e-tail outlets. Detailed specifications are available online at D-Link's website.