# IoT-Protecting Routers The D-Link AC2600 Showed Off a McAfee Partnership at CES 2018 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-ac2600 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/1/8/16862220/dlink-80211ax-routers-ax11000-ax6000-covr-ac2600-mcafee-ces-2018) & [dlink](http://dlink.com) The IoT (Internet of Things) is being adopted at a slow and steady pace by consumers which has increased security concerns more than ever, so the [D-Link](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-aquila-pro-ai-m95) AC2600 has been unveiled at CES 2018 as a new solution to ensure enhanced protection. The router was unveiled as a new device created in partnership with [McAfee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcafee-scam-detector) to provide upstream protection for all of the various [connected devices within your household](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-cybersecurity-protocols). This will keep the user experience as seamless as possible to prevent the need for professional experience to get things set up. The D-Link AC2600 router is set to launch in Q2 2018 and will also offer enhanced parental controls to keep kids safe as they spend a growing amount of their time online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enhanced Iot Security:** The partnership between D-Link and McAfee demonstrates a growing market for routers that offer enhanced protection for connected devices in the IoT. - **Seamless User Experience:** The D-Link AC2600 router aims to provide a seamless setup experience for users, eliminating the need for professional assistance. - **Advanced Parental Controls:** The inclusion of enhanced parental controls in the D-Link AC2600 router addresses the increasing need to keep children safe online. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cybersecurity:** The demand for routers with built-in security features presents an opportunity for cybersecurity companies to partner with router manufacturers. - **Smart Home:** The expanding IoT ecosystem creates a market for routers that offer seamless connectivity and security for smart home devices. - **Parental Monitoring:** The integration of advanced parental controls in routers opens up opportunities for companies to develop and market products catered to parents and guardians. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-archer-be805.md) - [Advanced Avian-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-aquila-pro-ai-m95.md) - [AI-Powered Mesh Networking Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-eagle-pro-ai-ax3200-mesh.md) - [Dynamic Security Networking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh-networking-systems.md) - [Smart Home Telecom Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xfi-advanced-gateway.md) - [Device-Tracking Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radix-be22000-turbo.md) - [High-Capacity WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-predator-connect.md) - [VPN-Integrated Networking Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircove-wifi-6-vpn-router.md) - [Sculpted Next-Gen Networking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-aquila-pro-ai.md)