With more of us working from home at present times, the home router has probably never received this much attention ever before. It is undoubtedly one of the most overlooked pieces of hardware when it comes to your connectivity to the world. Most of us simply do not look beyond the ISP provided router, and then wonder why your internal Wi-Fi is so crappy or why your broadband connection is slow. It doesn’t make economic sense for ISP’s to flesh out good routers through the plans they offer. If you’re facing constant Wi-Fi dropouts or slow performance, it’s time to upgrade your home router to one that’s designed for modern day performance. Introducing the D-Link DIR-2150 AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router.

HIGHLIGHTS

AC2100 speeds up to 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1733 Mbps (5 GHz)
Supports IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g
MU-MIMO technology sends data to more devices simultaneously
Supports 802.11k/v Mesh Smart Roaming
Supports WPA3™ – the latest Wi-Fi security for more protection
Smart Connect automatically steers devices to the optimal wireless band
Gigabit Ethernet Internet port ready for high-speed Internet connections
4 Gigabit ports provide up to 1000 Mbps each to wired devices
IPv6 ready
Quick VPN wizard to access a remote network
D-Link intelligent QoS technology prioritises important traffic
D-Link over-the-air (FOTA) firmware updates
Profile-based parental controls make it easier control kids’ online activities
Works with the Google Assistant and Alexa

Wi-Fi Speed :	AC2100 (300 Mbps + 1733 Mbps)
Warranty :	3-Year Limited Warranty
Ethernet Speed :	Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions (Size) :	205 x 132 x 36 mm
NBN/UFB Support :	FTTP / FTTC/ HFC / Satellite / Fixed Wireless
Ethernet Ports :	4
Guest Network :	Yes
Parental Controls :	Schedule
Wireless Bands :	Dual Band
WAN Interface :	Gigabit Ethernet
Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi :	Yes
Wi-Fi Technology :	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Smart Home Compatible :	Amazon Alexa\|Google Assistant
Internet Protocols :	IPv4\|IPv6
Wi-Fi Security :	WPS\|WPA/WPA2-Personal\|WPA3-Personal
VPN :	QuickVPN Enabled
QoS :	By Device
Firmware Upgrade :	Yes
NAT Forwarding :	Port Forwarding\|Virtual Server\|DMZ
App Support :	D-Link Wi-Fi

Design and features

Looks wise, the D-Link DIR-2150 resembles a smaller version of the D-Link DIR-X5460. Its got 4 high gain antennas to provide a wide Wi-Fi coverage across your home.

The D-Link DIR 2150 package comes with a power adapter, user guide and network cable to get you going. There are 4 x 1GB Ethernet ports should you wish to hardware certain devices.

4 LED lights on the front light up to indicate connectivity and you have the option of turning them off should you want to via the user interface.

Overall the D-Link 2150 is a sleek looking device and offers the minimum to get you going. You will need additional network cables to connect additional devices.

As with all D-Link routers, setting up is a breeze. Simply download the mydlink app, scan the QR code and follow the very simple steps. If you want to tweak further, you can always log on to the web interface.

Performance and Conclusion

Performance wise, the D-Link DIR-2150 performed flawlessly and was more than capable of handling what ever that was thrown at it. We had over 20 devices connecting to it while we had around 4 devices streaming movies and another 4 devices on gaming. No doubt this would put a decent amount of strain on the router, nevertheless the D-Link DIR-2150 seemed to be coping well.

With a price tag of just AU$249.95 the D-Link DIR-2150 is priced very competitively for the feature rich device it really is. Incorporated with some of the latest tech such as AC2100 speeds, MU-MIMO technology, smart mesh roaming, Smart Connect, and parental controls the D-Link DIR-2150 is a solid piece of hardware offered at a great price point.