D-Link defend

Control and manage McAfee Protection on compatible D-Link routers.

The D-Link defend app allows you to control the McAfee Protection features of your compatible D-Link router. Manage your home network's security and parental controls from your smartphone with the D-Link defend app:

1. See what devices are connected to your network

2. Run vulnerability scans and view notifications

3. Block unwanted devices

4. Get information about your network's security situation

5. Receive real-time notifications about issues affecting your network's security

6. Set up and manage parental controls

7. Pause and unpause the internet for kids' devices

8. Monitor your home network while remotely while you're away

The D-Link defend app works from anywhere you have an internet connection, so you can monitor your network from home or on-the-go.

McAfee will no longer support this service after March 14th, 2023. For your need of home device protection, we recommend configuring OpenDNS services alternatively. For further assistance, please contact our local customer center: http://www.dlink.com/en/support.