D-Link DIR-812M AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router, 2× High-Gain Antennas, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Fast Ethernet, Secure 802.11ac Wireless Performance

The D-Link DIR-812M is an AC1200 dual-band 802.11ac router engineered for stable, predictable, and efficient wireless performance in small networks. It delivers concurrent 2.4 GHz (300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (867 Mbps) operation with optimized antenna gain for improved signal coverage and reduced interference. MU-MIMO capability enhances throughput consistency in multi-client environments, while beamforming improves spatial signal delivery to active endpoints.

The router includes a 10/100 Mbps WAN interface and three 10/100 Mbps LAN ports suitable for light-to-moderate traffic environments. Security features include WPA/WPA2 encryption, SPI/NAT firewall, MAC filtering, and guest SSID support. With a clean web-based configuration interface, the DIR-812M is ideal for structured home networks, CCTV segments, and small office deployments requiring reliable access while minimizing complexity and cost.

Ideal Use Cases

• Small office/home office router requiring predictable dual-band Wi-Fi
• CCTV camera Wi-Fi uplinks and IoT deployments
• Structured apartment Wi-Fi rollout with low-interference 5GHz support
• Routers for remote worker nodes, VPN app endpoints (via connected devices)
• Low-cost RF coverage extension or segment isolation via Guest SSID