Why do you need Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) Because your smart home isn't reaching the limits of its potential. The most common Wi-Fi standards in use today simply aren't built to support multiple personal devices and smart home gadgets running simultaneously 24/7. The DIR-X1870 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 router brings next-generation Wi-Fi technology into your home, giving you the quantum leap in capacity and bandwidth to support more devices at once. By combining high-speed 802.11ax Wi-Fi with dual-band technology and Gigabit Ethernet ports, the DIR-X1870 provides a seamless networking experience with a high degree of convenience and flexibility.