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- 5G speeds up to 1.6 Gbps1, built-in Wi-Fi AC26002
- Supports multiple 5G bands for increased connectivity3
- Dual-band Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO
- 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
- Connect up to 128+ devices
- Two detachable external antennae
- Nano SIM card slot supports 5G or 4G/LTE
Download the datasheet.
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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.
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.
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.
X5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports provide optional high-speed connectivity for wired devices and Gigabit WAN.
2-Year D-Link Warranty
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Rapid and reliable 5G connectivity where you need it the most
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.
Thanks to 5G technology you can work online, download huge files immediately, and enjoy video calls without interruption.
Learn more about 5G
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 stay connected, 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 (Fibre/Cable/DSL), so you can stay connected.
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 premise, 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.
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.
Manage your network, your way
Whether you need to give a visitor quick access, or turn off Wi-Fi when it's not needed, 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.
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Specs
Download the datasheet.
Wireless standard | Wireless AC Wave 2 |
|---|---|
Frequency band mode | Dual-band simultaneous |
Wireless speed | 1733 Mbps 5 GHz 800 Mbps 2.4 GHz |
Antenna type | Embedded omni-directional antennas |
Wired interface | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN |
3G/4G LTE support | 5G/4G LTE/3G via SIM |
USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Advanced features | MU-MIMO |
Download the datasheet. | |
1 Mobile broadband speeds will vary and are dependent on a range of factors including network configuration, network capacity, signal strength, and the conditions of your mobile broadband subscription. A 5G subscription is required in order to achieve maximum speeds.
2 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range.
3 for more information about compatible mobile service providers, please visit eu.dlink.com for more information.
Support
- Warranty Document
- Open support case
| Version | Date | Type | File Size | |
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| Datasheet EN | - | 0.21mb | Download |
| Version | Description | Date | Type | File Size | |
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| Manual 1.01 RevA1 | Product Manual | 02/05/2023 | - | - | Download |
| Version | Description | Date | Type | File Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1.00 | Quick Installation Guide | 14/10/2020 | 10.21mb | Download |
This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this product, are available to you at:
http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp
The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL.
| Version | Description | Date | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW 1.00.0037 RevA1 | Firmware | 10/08/2022 | - | Download |
