PRODUCT REVIEW AQUILA PRO AI AX3000 WI-FI MESH ROUTER
New route to market For home or hybrid workers using Wi-Fi, their three most common pain points and coverage, speed and reliability. But the Aquila Pro AI AX3000 WiFi mesh addresses all three to ensure a more consistent and faster user experience – crucial for employees to work to their potential outside of the office.
For home Wi-Fi users, coverage, speed and reliability are key – especially if they are to avoid frustration and be able to work at pace. Launched last December by D-Link, the Aquila Pro AI AX3000 Wi-Fi mesh router is designed to address these challenges. For instance, it has five internal antennas, providing enhanced three-dimensional 360-degree coverage to extend a stronger Wi-Fi signal, boosting spherical coverage and eliminating dead zones. A single unit can provide coverage of up to 260sqm and can be easily extended by adding additional Aquila Pro AI devices, delivering seamless Wi-Fi connectivity for more devices throughout a home. Powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology, the Aquila Pro AI AX3000 delivers extreme speeds of up to 3Gbps, supporting 160MHz bandwidth, one Gigabit Internet WAN port, and four Gigabit LAN ports for wired devices such as smart TVs, gaming consoles, and PCs. The router ensures ultra-fast Wi-Fi connections, even when the entire family is online. It also employs innovative AI technology,
users can effortlessly manage their smart home. The router is designed to be easy to set up and manage with the intuitive Aquila Pro AI App. The AI assistant monitors network performance and provides weekly reports. As it is designed to be in homes, it has an elegant, wall-mountable design to blend seamlessly with any decor. Going green For those concerned about sustainability, as part of ‘D-Link Green,’ the Aquila Pro AI AX3000 adheres to green design principles. The chassis is made from part of post- consumer recycled material, the packaging uses 99% natural plant-based Mineral Oil-Free ink and the gift box design reduces printing ink usage by over 55%. The router also leverages Wi-Fi 6 Target Wake Time feature to reduce power consumption and offers a health mode that automatically turns off the router during the night, ensuring energy efficiency. At-a-glance l WiFi 6 provides faster speeds and less network congestion l Strong WiFi signal anywhere thanks to design that gives 360-degree coverage l 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and a gigabit Ethernet WAN port allow for high- speed wired connectivity l Price: £98 on Amazon List price, but deals may be available esp. on bulk l Secure – it comes with the latest WPA3 encryption and IEC 62443-4-1 standards l Simple to set up, use, maintain and extract data from.
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including AI Wi-Fi Optimiser, AI Mesh Optimiser and AI Traffic Optimiser, to
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ensure superior Wi-Fi performance. AI Wi-Fi Optimiser selects the optimal channel for minimal interference, while AI Mesh Optimiser provides fast and reliable network coverage using auto path selection and self-healing capabilities. AI Traffic Optimiser guarantees uninterrupted 4K/8K video streaming and video calling with AI-based QoS technology, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted experience. The device is also secure – it complies with the latest WPA3 encryption and IEC 62443-4- 1 standards, safeguarding a network against unauthorised access. It also offers parental controls and separate guest networks to ensure the security of all home Wi-Fi devices. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, which means
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