D-Link DSR-1000AC Wireless AC Service Router — Dual-Band Gigabit VPN Business Router

The D-Link DSR-1000AC is a Wireless AC Service Router purpose-built for SME offices, enterprise branch deployments, and ISP NOC facilities requiring carrier-grade routing, dual-WAN failover, built-in dual-band AC WiFi, and comprehensive VPN server capability in a single rack-mountable unit. With simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11ac WiFi, dual Gigabit WAN ports, four Gigabit LAN ports, SSL and IPSec VPN servers, a built-in firewall, and an integrated USB port for 3G/4G modem failover, the DSR-1000AC is the most capable business router in the NetEdge Supplies lineup.

For ISPs, corporate offices, hotels, schools, and enterprise deployments across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East Africa region — where reliable multi-WAN internet, secure remote access, and professional-grade traffic management are non-negotiable — the DSR-1000AC delivers enterprise routing features at a fraction of the cost of comparable Cisco or Juniper solutions.

Key Specifications

• Model: DSR-1000AC
• WiFi Standard: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a (5GHz) + IEEE 802.11n/g/b (2.4GHz) — simultaneous dual-band
• WiFi Speeds: 1300Mbps (5GHz 802.11ac) + 450Mbps (2.4GHz 802.11n) = AC1750 combined
• Antennas: 3x detachable external antennas
• WAN Ports: 2x Gigabit WAN (10/100/1000Mbps) — dual-WAN load balancing and failover
• LAN Ports: 4x Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
• USB Ports: 2x USB 2.0 — 3G/4G modem failover + storage sharing
• Console Port: 1x RJ45 console for out-of-band management
• VPN: SSL VPN (64 tunnels), IPSec VPN (35 tunnels), PPTP/L2TP VPN server
• Firewall: SPI firewall, DoS protection, IP/MAC/URL filtering, content filtering, application layer gateway
• Routing: Static routing, RIP v1/v2, OSPF, policy-based routing, load balancing
• WAN Types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
• Features: Dual-WAN failover, load balancing, QoS, VLAN (802.1Q), bandwidth management, IPv6, SNMP, syslog, guest WiFi
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable (rack ears included)
• Power: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz (universal)

Why the DSR-1000AC for ISP and Enterprise Deployments in Uganda?

• Dual Gigabit WAN with automatic failover: Connect two separate ISP uplinks simultaneously — for example MTN Fiber and Airtel Fiber, or a fibre primary and a 4G LTE backup via the USB modem port. The DSR-1000AC automatically fails over to the secondary WAN when the primary goes down, with zero manual intervention required. This makes it ideal for ISP NOC facilities, corporate offices, and hospitality venues in Uganda where internet uptime is business-critical.
• Dual-WAN load balancing: Distribute outbound traffic across both WAN connections simultaneously using policy-based or session-based load balancing — effectively doubling available WAN bandwidth for high-traffic environments.
• Enterprise VPN server: Built-in SSL VPN (64 tunnels) and IPSec VPN (35 tunnels) enable secure remote access for distributed teams, branch offices, and remote IT management across Uganda and East Africa without additional VPN appliance hardware.
• Built-in dual-band AC WiFi: AC1750 dual-band WiFi eliminates the need for a separate wireless AP in most SME office deployments — the DSR-1000AC routes, firewalls, VPNs, and broadcasts WiFi from a single 1U rack unit.
• 3G/4G USB modem tertiary WAN: The dual USB ports support 3G/4G USB modems as a tertiary WAN failover — combined with the two Gigabit WAN ports, the DSR-1000AC supports triple-WAN redundancy for mission-critical deployments.
• VLAN and QoS: 802.1Q VLAN segmentation separates guest WiFi, management, and data traffic — essential for ISP NOC facilities and multi-tenant office buildings. QoS prioritises VoIP, video conferencing, and mission-critical applications over bulk traffic.
• Rack-mountable 1U form factor: Ships with rack ears for 19-inch rack installation — fits cleanly into server rooms, network cabinets, and ISP distribution racks alongside your MikroTik aggregation routers.
• Console port: RJ45 console port for out-of-band serial management — essential for remote recovery when the network is unreachable.

ISP and Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

• ISP NOC and head office: Deploy the DSR-1000AC as the core internet gateway at your NOC with dual-WAN failover between two ISP uplinks, VPN access for remote engineers, VLAN separation of management and subscriber traffic, and built-in AC WiFi for the NOC team. Your ISP billing system management interface stays online even when one WAN link fails.
• Corporate office gateway: Replace aging single-WAN routers with the DSR-1000AC for multi-WAN redundancy, SSL VPN remote access for staff, guest WiFi isolation via VLAN, and integrated AC1750 WiFi coverage — all from one rack unit.
• Hotel and hospitality: Dual-WAN load balancing maximises available bandwidth for guests, while VLAN separation isolates guest WiFi from management networks. The built-in content filtering and application control provide compliance and network management capability.
• School and university campus: SSL VPN enables secure remote access for faculty and administrators, while QoS prioritises educational applications over social media. Guest WiFi on a separate VLAN serves students without exposing administrative systems.
• ISP distribution aggregation: Use downstream of your fibre ONT or microwave backhaul as the aggregation point for multi-tenant building deployments — connect to your MikroTik hEX S or hEX RB750Gr3 subscriber distribution routers via the LAN ports.

ISP Billing System Integration

The DSR-1000AC operates as the core WAN gateway in your ISP infrastructure, providing dual-WAN redundancy that keeps your ISP billing system RouterOS API calls and subscriber management traffic online continuously. Downstream MikroTik routers handle per-subscriber bandwidth queuing and billing integration, while the DSR-1000AC provides enterprise-grade WAN management, firewall policy enforcement, and VPN access for your NOC team — all from a single rack-mount unit.

Recommended Companion Products

• MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS — Downstream subscriber aggregation router with RouterOS billing API integration and SFP fibre uplink
• MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 — Zone distribution router downstream of DSR-1000AC for per-subscriber bandwidth management
• D-Link DGS-105 5-Port Gigabit Switch — Expand LAN ports downstream of the DSR-1000AC for larger office deployments
• MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD with PoE — Additional WiFi access point for extended campus or multi-floor coverage
• Cat6 Ethernet Cable — Gigabit wiring between DSR-1000AC WAN/LAN ports, ONT, and downstream switches
• 4G LTE USB Modem Dongle — Plug into DSR-1000AC USB port for tertiary 4G LTE WAN failover

Frequently Asked Questions