On the left is the D-Link AC3000 Wi-Fi router in its black box, on the right is the D-Link AC2000+ Wi-Fi router in its white box.Imagine if you had blazing fast Wi-Fi, nearly instantaneous ping times, and could connect multiple devices at once. The D-Link Wireless AC3000 and D-Link AC2000+ Wi-Fi routers come packed with advanced features to ensure that your home networking setup is up to this task. Wireless Internet and home networking have become an integral part of life, so much so that you can find Wi-Fi enabled coffee tables, locks, and much more. Pretty much anything can get connected these days. Of course, with all these devices fighting for bandwidth on your network, you’re going to need a wireless router capable of handling them all. Find out below what makes these routers so amazing and how to enter for your chance to win one!

Networking woes affect everyone, from students to families

If you’re a newly admitted college or university student, you’re probably accustomed to pretty good Wi-Fi at home. Take it from someone who went from a house with 4 people maximum using Wi-Fi to a house with 6 to 8 people using the Wi-Fi at one time: you’re going to want a better router. Even when I was at home, we would still have dropouts and slowdowns because the router we had just wasn’t up to the task of handling streaming, video gaming, working, and web browsing for us. When I moved into a shared house this problem became even worse because we didn’t think about the router we all pitched in on.

And this isn’t just my problem. I investigated the problems people have with their Wi-Fi, and found out that students, families, and many more people experience similar issues. For example, check out this testimonial of networking woes that someone posted on Reddit:

I’ve moved into a new apartment and I thought they provided routers themselves because, when I came in, I saw a sticky note on the table of the password and everybody had the same router name with a different number … I will have to buy my own router to connect to the internet when he [the roommate] moves out at the end of the month.

I was cool with it. At least he let me know beforehand. Ever since, I’ve been trying to look into which router I want. I don’t want what he has because I noticed that internet gets slow at certain periods of time, if it even decides to work at all.

Just imagine writing an important term paper and trying to submit it 5 minutes before the deadline in this situation. The Wi-Fi kicks out and suddenly your paper is late and you are docked a letter grade. Yikes!

If you’re not a student and just have you and your family to worry about, things may not go as smoothly as you’d expect. Take this Reddit post for example:

So asking you guys what would be my best option for the home network? … The wife works from home and needs reliable internet, the kids youtube and fortnite all day and we will be using three nest cameras a nest hello and nest thermostat / smoke detectors.

As these two examples show, reliable Wi-Fi is more than a matter of convenience, it’s a matter of safety and dependability.

How D-Link Wi-Fi routers can help

D-Link AC2000+ Wi-Fi router angled view showing its three antennas and its black colour scheme.Now that we’re aware of the pitfalls that bad W-Fi brings, lets find out how these 2 models of D-Link routers can help. The D-Link AC2000+ comes loaded with features designed to make your Wi-Fi connections more reliable. It has dual bands, so you can connect different devices on different bands to maximize the number of things that can connect to it. With support of 802.11g/n/ac at 5GHz, you can be assured of interference-free connectivity. Its integrated SmartConnect technology can automatically find and assign the best connection bands for your devices, so your network is optimized without any hassle from you. Plus it has MU-MIMO technology to connect multiple devices simultaneously, meaning there’s less waiting around to get connected.

D-Link AC3000 Wi-Fi router angled view showing six antennas and its black colour scheme.The D-Link Wireless AC3000 has 6 antennas and 3 Wi-Fi bands, ensuring that there’s plenty of coverage and bandwidth available for all your Wi-Fi enabled tech gadgets, from laptops to security cameras. It has a dual core processor, MU-MIMO, and SmartConnect technology to automatically optimize your network. You can even control it with your voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, making network management and maintenance quick and hassle-free. If that weren’t enough, it also works with additional D-Link Mesh-enabled routers and extenders to create a whole-house network for a strong signal no matter if you’re in the kitchen, bedroom, or anywhere else.

As you’ve probably gathered from the specs packed into these routers, there are plenty of things in your life that need Wi-Fi beyond your laptop. If you have many devices that need access to your bandwidth, these D-Link routers are a great choice for you.

HOW TO ENTER

Entering this contest is easy, but you can only enter once. To enter, you must:

  1. Visit bestbuy.ca and use the drop down menu to find Wi-Fi-enabled devices in almost every product category; pick one Wi-Fi enabled product that stands out to you as interesting or unexpected.
  2. Tell us what Wi-Fi enabled device you found on the Best Buy website stood out to you in a comment beneath this article.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

At the end of this contest, we will select 4 winners from all eligible entries. Two winners will receive a D-Link AC2000+ and two winners will receive a D-Link Wireless AC3000.

This contest runs from July 22nd to August 7th.

Remember, you only get one entry, but your friends and family can also enter! Be sure to share this contest with new students planning their future living arrangements, your roommates, and your friends because everyone could do with better Wi-Fi.

Enter for a Chance to Win 1 of 4 D-Link Wi-Fi Routers Rules and Regulations

Good luck!

We frequently have many contests running at Best Buy so check out the “contests in progress” page for more great contests to enter.

 

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  2. I think the Phillips hue is absolutely crazy. The fact that some one decided to make light bulbs connect to the wifi is weird, but after seeing what they could do I was sold immediately.

  5. The Ring Door View Cam really stood out to me. Having a camera in a doorbell is such a great idea! Especially when you can access the feed on your phone.

  6. I like the True Wireless Earbuds with Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Case,Tiamat Thor II Bluetooth 5.0 Sports Headphone, Cozy Wireless Head. They would be so simple to use and easy to charge.

  7. The Ring Doorbell is very unique these days. Not just a doorbell and great for home security – one thing on my list but a house filled wifi would be a great start

  8. I discovered the Koogeek Wi-Fi Enabled Smart Light Switch – a very interesting product that is helpful to conserve energy in the house!

  9. I am looking at the Google Nest Hello Wi-Fi Video Doorbell. I have the Thermostat and I am loving it. I think having a smart house is pretty neat.

  11. I love the idea of the Ring Door View Cam as it is WiFi enabled and is great for security

  12. Ring Door View Cam, see who’s at your door from anywhere! WiFi enabled, and no invasive installation a bonus!

  13. The Thinkware F200DG 1080p Dashcam & 720p Rear Camera with Wi-Fi & GPS. I had no idea dashcams had wifi

  14. The Ring Spotlight Wire-Free Outdoor 1080p IP Camera looks good to me as extra security around my home. Always good to have a record of what’s going on outside.

  15. If I’m going to upgrade my wireless router, i might as well go for the ASUS ROG Gaming Wireless AX11000 Tri-Band Router which I saw on the bestbuy.ca website … It looks like it has more than enough features to handle the needs of any home

  16. It’s time for improved security with the wi-fi enabled “Ring Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Pro” with HD clarity video to see whose at the door and to monitor activity in front.

  17. Wifi Fridge !? Those were only in our imagination a few years ago ! especially this GE Profile 36″ 22.2 Cu.Ft. Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator (PYD22KBLTS) – Black Stainless. looks good in black!

  18. ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 AX11000 with more than 3 video game systems and wifi speed that can go to 11,000 Mb per second and you had on top of that 8 antennas, there not much to complaint.
    Maximum covergage for everyone that have a device in the family

  19. I enjoy alot of gaming and since most of my device is wifi this model is mesh enabled ROG GT-AX11000
    And there a total of 8 antennas for maxmium coverage with an avg speed 11,000 Mb per second its good thing to have when you have more than 3 tablet and 3 gaming system at home with the cellphone on top of that

  22. I like the idea of the Ring Door View Cam Wi-Fi Video Doorbell to keep an eye on who is coming to my door and increase the security of my home.

  23. I like the D-Link Wireless AC3000 tri-band gigabit router. Our family would appreciate faster speeds – especially for streaming.

  24. TP-Ling Accessory Archer C5400X AC5400 Tri-Band WI-FI Gamining Router
    Never seen anythink like it. Looks out of this world, space age technology.

  31. Thinkware F200DG 1080p Dashcam & 720p Rear Camera with Wi-Fi & GPS it has front and rear cameras and I love that it has wi-fi, makes it so much easier to view and set up right from my phone!!

  33. The TP-Link HS200 Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch since I never knew you could connect your lightswitch to your network.

  34. The WWH660 W1 Front Load Washing Machine with WiFiConn@ct really made me wonder if I am missing out by not presently being able to check the status of my washing machine whilst I’m out and about.

  35. The Amazon Kindle Oasis 7″ Digital eBook Reader stands out for me. It’s amazing how much eReaders have improved in the past few years. Would love one of these, especially when travelling!

  37. The Amazon Kindle Oasis 7″ Digital eBook Reader stood out to me. It’s amazing how much eReaders have improved in the past few years! Would love this, especially for travelling!

  38. The ecobee3 lite Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat would help me modulate the use of electricity in my home.

  39. The TP-Link HS200 Wi-Fi Smart Light Switch stood out to me because i didn’t know you could connect your lightswitch to your network now!

  42. I like the idea of the Ring video doorbell so I can see who is at the door without having to run down to get the door if not needed.

  44. I would love to add Nest cameras, both indoor and outdoor models to improve security. They would obviously connect to the W-Fi network to allow me to view image/videos from anywhere in the world.

  45. I’m interested in the LG 32″ 720p HD HDR LED webOS 4.0 Smart TV (32LK540B). I need to place a TV in my basement, where I don’t have wired cable access. This TV has built-in wi-fi, so I could still use it to watch TV wirelessly. The new router would be a huge help.

  46. I really like the Wyze Cam v2 which I use to monitor both my inside and outside of my house.

  48. Pioneer VSX-933 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver
    Maybe not that one in particular, as there are many to look through. But I like all the Wireless Media devices.
    I was looking for a wireless NAS but I could not find one on the site. There was a Qnap listed as wireless but the Qnap site says an extra wireless dongle is required.

  49. I love the Wyze Cam v2 which is a great cam for monitoring my house both inside and outside. It’s super easy to setup too.

  50. I really love the idea of the Ring Door View Cam, it’s WiFi enabled too. I love the fact that it requires no drilling, screwing, hammering, or invasive installation.

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