D-Link 5G AC2600 Wi‑Fi Router DWR‑978

Manufacturer: D-Link | Model: DWR-978/E | Product ID: 8167 | Warranty: 2 Year
£234.47 (inc. VAT)
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Product Technical Specification

WAN connection
Ethernet WANYes
DSL WANNo
SIM card slotYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1732
Wi-Fi standards802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates100,1000
Mobile network
Mobile network generation5G
3GYes
4GYes
5GYes
3G standardsWCDMA
4G standardLTE
SIM card typeNanoSIM
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
USB portYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
DC-in jackYes
Management features
Web-based managementYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
WPS push buttonYes
MU-MIMO technologyYes
Security
Security algorithmsWPA,WPA2,WPA3
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Yes
DoS attack preventionYes
MAC address filteringYes
IP address filteringYes
DMZ supportYes
Design
Product colourWhite
LED indicatorsLTE,Power,WAN,WLAN
On/off switchYes
Product typeTabletop router
Antenna
Antenna designInternal & external
Detachable antenna(s)Yes
Features
CertificationCE , FCC , PTCRB, EMC, Safety , RoHS
Power
Power source typeDC
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95
Weight & dimensions
Width234.5
Depth245
Height55.25
Weight920
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Other features
Number of users128
Input current4

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Estimated delivery date: Sat 29th Mar 2025 to Tue 01st Apr 2025
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Estimated delivery date: Fri 28th Mar 2025 to Sun 30th Mar 2025
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Power your Wi‑Fi with 5G
Experience next‑gen 5G connection speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps and high‑speed Wi‑Fi up to 2.6 Gbps on all your connected devices throughout your home, office or holiday home.

High-speed 5G Internet
Connect with next-generation 5G speeds up to 1.6 Gbps and experience lightning-fast downloads, lower latency and reduced congestion.

Blazing Wi-Fi performance
High-performance antennas deliver high-performance AC2600 speeds of up to 2.6 Gbps throughout your home.

Stay connected
When your 5G/LTE stops working, you stay connected to your fixed-line Internet (Fibre, Cable, DSL) thanks to D-Link’s Failover technology.

Trusted Wireless Security
Supports the latest WPA3TM Wi-Fi security with 128-bit encryption for optimum protection.

X5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports provide optional high-speed connectivity for a wired device at home or in the office.

Rapid and reliable 5G connectivity where you need it the most
Whether at home, at work, or on holiday ‑ the DWR‑978 is built to work for you as a simple plug and play companion, wherever life takes you.

A connection that stays with you
Insert a 5G/4G LTE SIM card and immediately have access to blazing 5G download speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps at your home or business, or even while taking the camper van out into the countryside.

Thanks to 5G technology you can enjoy HD movies in seconds, download huge files immediately, play multiplayer games without lag, and enjoy video calls without interruption - making it the perfect companion whether at home or away.

Perfect for areas with limited or no access to fixed internet
The DWR-978 is the complete solution for those hard-to-read areas where fixed-line ISPs (Internet Service Providers_ are unreliable or unavailable. Insert your 5G SIM card and let your network and all of your devices be powered by 5G cellular data.

With two high-performance external antennas, you can be sure that DWR-978 will deliver the strongest connectivity possible on multiple devices at the same time - allowing you to stream, game or work, without worrying about buffering, dropouts, or interference.

Your Internet will never fail you again
Disruptions can happen at any time, but we’ve built the DWR-978 to eliminate them altogether with D-Link Failover technology.

When your 5G/LTE cellular provider is having technical difficulties, the DWR-978 will jump to action by switching to the Internet via your fixed-line (Fiber/Cable/DSL), so you can keep working, playing or watching as normal.

Cut down on dead spots & loading times
x2 high-performance antennas deliver Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2.6 Gbps throughout every corner of your home, making it easy for you to stay connected at the highest speeds possible despite any structural interference.

The DWR-978’s MU-MIMO technology ensures multiple devices get high-bandwidth Wi-Fi at the same time, distributing data more efficiently, giving you faster Wi-Fi speeds throughout your home.

Connect easily, share easily
There’s no setup involved, just insert a 5G/4G LTE SIM card and you’re good to go, instantly being able to share your connectivity with all of your devices.

Gigabit Ports for x10 Data Transfer Speeds
With four Gigabit LAN ports, connect up to 4 wired devices for reliably fast wired speeds of up to 10x faster than standard Fast Ethernet connections.

Stay protected from online threats with the latest in Wi‑Fi Encryption
The DWR-978 supports WPA3 - the latest version of the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) protocol that encrypts user data and protects wireless networks from outside threats. WPA3 includes a new protector to verify authentication and secure your devices’ connections while further protecting your wireless network from attacks.

Manage your network, your way
Whether you need to give a friend quick access, or get the kids to do their homework, the DWR-978 comes with Wi-Fi scheduling - so you’re always in change.

Manage
Find out which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi, create schedules, check login credentials.

Wi-Fi Guest Zone
Set guest logins for when you have visitors and block any devices you don’t know.
WAN connection
Ethernet WANYes
DSL WANNo
SIM card slotYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1732
Wi-Fi standards802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates100,1000
Mobile network
Mobile network generation5G
3GYes
4GYes
5GYes
3G standardsWCDMA
4G standardLTE
SIM card typeNanoSIM
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
USB portYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
DC-in jackYes
Management features
Web-based managementYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
WPS push buttonYes
MU-MIMO technologyYes
Security
Security algorithmsWPA,WPA2,WPA3
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Yes
DoS attack preventionYes
MAC address filteringYes
IP address filteringYes
DMZ supportYes
Design
Product colourWhite
LED indicatorsLTE,Power,WAN,WLAN
On/off switchYes
Product typeTabletop router
Antenna
Antenna designInternal & external
Detachable antenna(s)Yes
Features
CertificationCE , FCC , PTCRB, EMC, Safety , RoHS
Power
Power source typeDC
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95
Weight & dimensions
Width234.5
Depth245
Height55.25
Weight920
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Other features
Number of users128
Input current4

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For items that remain sealed and unused.

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Returns FAQs

What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.

How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns label.

Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.

Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365 day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have the packaging.

Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
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