D-Link DIR-890L

A device that routes data between a local area network (LAN) and larger networks such as the Internet. It can also provide other functions such as a firewall or VPN.

A router that transmits on two frequency bands, usually 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This provides greater flexibility and performance as the 5 GHz band is usually less congested and offers faster speeds, while the 2.4 GHz band has better range but can be slower due to interference.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a mechanism that makes it easier to connect new devices to secure WiFi networks. It allows users to easily connect to the network without having to enter a complex password. However, it is known to have several security weaknesses.

WPA is wireless network security that provides protection for your Wi-Fi connection. This technology uses encryption and authentication to secure your network from unauthorized access. WPA is an important element in ensuring the security of your home or business Wi-Fi network, protecting your data and communications from potential threats.

WPA2 is an advanced standard for securing wireless networks that offers a higher level of security than the previous WPA standard. This technology uses strong encryption and authentication to protect your Wi-Fi connection from unauthorized access. WPA2 is one of the most secure ways to ensure that your home or business wireless network is protected from threats and secure for your devices and data. Using WPA2 is important for keeping your wireless connection secure and protecting your online activity.

The IPv6 Ready designation indicates that a network device or technology is ready to implement IPv6. Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, which was specifically designed to overcome the address space limitations of the older IPv4 protocol. Due to the exponential growth in the number of devices connected to the Internet and the need to ensure their unique addressability, IPv6 offers an almost unlimited number of unique IP addresses.

A VPN, or virtual private network, is a technology that allows secure connections between remote computers or networks over the public internet. VPN functionality on network devices allows encrypted and secure data transmission, protects users from eavesdropping and ensures privacy. VPN is key for remote working, secure access to corporate networks and protection when using public Wi-Fi networks.

QoS, or quality of service, is a feature of network devices that allows network traffic to be prioritized according to the type of service, application, or device. This ensures that important applications such as VoIP (a technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of traditional or analog phone lines) or online gaming have enough bandwidth and low latency to run smoothly. QoS is key to optimizing network performance, especially in high network load environments.