Let’s face it. A lot of Wi-Fi routers are pretty ugly and I think that’s a problem for anyone wanting to style their home in a pleasing way. Sure, you can hide them away, but you do risk degrading wireless performance.
Enter D-Link and its AQUILA PRO AI M30 Wi-Fi Mesh System.
It has an eagle-inspired (Aquila) form and a unique feather-patterned ventilation design. So the looks also have a practical purpose. As I said on Sky News Weekend Edition (watch above) I thought it was a stingray. But whatever it is, it is a pleasing break from a black box.
It has an eagle-inspired (Aquila) form and a unique feather-patterned ventilation design
Powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology, the AQUILA PRO AI M30 delivers speeds of up to 3Gbps, supporting 160MHz bandwidth, along with a Gigabit Internet WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports supporting wired devices such as smart TVs, gaming consoles, and PCs.
I love this.
Many Mesh Wi-Fi routers in this price range don’t have ports in the satellite units but the M30 does. In fact, in the two or three units per pack, are all the same. During the setup process with the App you can decide which one is the main hub.
Although Wi-Fi 7 units are making their way to market, AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Systems like this one from D-Link are more than enough to handle the demands of most home wireless setups.
A special antenna array designed to extend a stronger Wi-Fi signal, boosts spherical coverage and eliminates dead zones. Great for multi-storey homes. The 2-Pack M30 Wi-Fi- Mesh System covers a home up to 465 square metres, whilst the 3-Pack M30 Wi-Fi Mesh System covers up to 650 square metres.
The AI Wi-Fi Optimiser selects the optimal channel for each connected device, minimising interference, whilst the AI Mesh Optimiser provides fast and reliable network coverage using auto path selection and self-healing capabilities. AI Traffic Optimiser guarantees uninterrupted 4K/8K video streaming and video calling with AI-based QoS technology.
The M30 complies with the latest WPA3 encryption and IEC 62443-4-1 standards to keep unwanted people out of your network. It also offers parental controls and separate guest networks.
The App is clean and simple. The AI Assistant monitors network performance and provides weekly reports, even when you are away from home. You can dig down to control who and what gets access to the Internet.
Availability and Price
The AQUILA PRO AI M30 Wi-Fi Mesh Systems are available in Australia and NZ.
From www.dlink.com.au as either a 2-Pack (A$399.95) or 3-Pack (A$549.95).
In New Zealand (2-Pack RRP NZD$499.99 or 3-Pack NZD$649.99) and from all authorised D-Link partners and retailers in both countries.