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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  1. Google Nest Hello Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Stood out for me because it is on top of my must have list for electronic that I want. I have slowly made my house into a smart home with 3 google homes, 3 nest protects, a few smart plugs and bulbs.

  2. The Fitbit Versa Smartwatch with Heart Rate Monitor would be a super way to make sure, not only that I get to work on time, but that I remember to take the stairs to catch those extra steps.

  3. The Wifi-enabled device that stands out to me is the Sonos Wireless Speaker set as I helped set up my cousin’s system around his house to have complete control over the music he listens to! Since they are not bluetooth enabled, having them wifi-enabled allows for complete privacy and control of the music on his phone or tablet. They’re great and I’ve enjoyed music from the living room, to the basement and even while using the washroom!

  5. The xbox one s all digital edition stood out to me cause i never expected a driveless xbox with all the hype of new gen console in the coming years.

  6. The Nabi DreamTab HD8 Tablet would be excellent for my daughter with school coming up in the fall.

  8. I would love the WD Content Solutions Business WDBWZE0320KBK-NESN 32 TB My Cloud Expert EX4100 Network Attached Storage. I want to take charge of my own Cloud both for security and financial reasons.

  10. The Netgear Orbi Pro AC3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System looks amazing and i could really use it to get better coverage for my home

  11. Sobro Smart Coffee Table with Refrigerated Drawer looks nice and the USB ports and built in speakers

  12. All of them just all of them I dont want any of these poor devices to not feel special you all serve us well, thank you!

  17. I think the Ring doorbell is the one that I would get the most use out of! No more missed packages!!!!

  22. Ring Door View Cam Wi-Fi video doorbell. It is a smart doorbell and video camera that enables me to check on my home at any time and speak to visitors from my phone or tablet.

  27. I think the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 40mm Smartwatch with Heart Rate Monitor is kind of a cool looking watch. I didn’t expect that.

  30. The iRobot Braava m6 Robot Mop is a Wi-Fi enabled device that really stood out to me. I’ve known about robotic vacuums for years, but had no idea that robotic mops could exist. The ability to program a mop to mop my floors quickly before I even get home? Amazing.

  31. I was in the market for a wireless router for a 1000 square foot apartment. I’ve always been a huge fan of the ease of use and reliability of Asus-brand routers and have consistently been a consumer of those devices. The Asus RT-86U (also known as the AC2900) hits a sweet spot for me in terms of functionality (dual band, price ($200-$250), features (QoS, MU-MIMO, Gaming-centric features) and reliability (Asus routers last forever!). Once I see it on sale, I’m going to pick one up!

  33. The Wi-Fi enabled device on the Best Buy website that stood out to me was the Ring Door View Cam Wi-Fi video doorbell. It is a smart doorbell and video camera that enables me to check on my home at any time and speak to visitors from my phone or tablet. How cool is that.

  34. I like the ASUS ROG Rapture Wireless AC5300 because it performs better than my current (old) one.

  38. Would love the Bosch 36″ 21 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator, my old one is on the fritz.

  41. I found the ASUS ROG Gaming Wireless AX11000 Tri-Band Router (ROG GT-AX11000). Just look at it. That is interesting.

  42. I like the Google Wifi AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System which would suit my home vey well for total access.

  46. ASUS ROG Rapture Wireless AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router – because, you know, 8 antennas!

  49. Bosch 36″ 21 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator
    Will pair with my dishwasher

  50. Wifi Fridge: GE Profile 36″ 22.2 Cu.Ft. Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator; PYD22KBLTS
    Would fit in quite nicely in my kitchen …. need a new one

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