Software Features and Description
1. The D-Link defend app allows you to control the McAfee Protection features of your compatible D-Link router.
2. 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.
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Download and install D-Link defend on your computer
GET Compatible PC App
| App |
Download |
Rating |
Maker |
 D-Link defend |
Get App ↲ |
22
1.55 |
D-Link International |
Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Install D-Link defend app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .
- Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using D-Link defend on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "D-Link defend"
- The search will reveal the D-Link defend app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once D-Link defend is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including D-Link defend.
- Now enjoy D-Link defend on PC.
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Current version |
| Get APK for PC → |
D-Link International |
1.55 |
3.04.65 |
Download on Windows 11
For Windows 11, check if there's a native D-Link defend Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.
- To use D-Link defend,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "D-Link defend" » then Click "Install".
- D-Link defend will now be available on your Windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Get D-Link defend on Apple macOS
| Download |
Developer |
Reviews |
Rating |
| Get Free on Mac |
D-Link International |
22 |
1.55 |
Download on Android: Download Android
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Stopped working
By Poundem (Pcmac user)
This app seems to have stopped working. It was a good app before it kept saying “something went wrong.” Can you guys fix this?
I deleted the app and reloaded it. Now it is working. Still hangs from time to time.
The link below led to a feedback page, but it failed.
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D-link defend
By D-Link defend home user (Pcmac user)
It worked fine for about a month then was unable to connect device to the router for D-link defend I don’t know if it was from the new iOS update that caused it I also tried one other iOS device to connect to the defend cloud still no luck concerning to rest the router ???
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Failed to connect to my router trouble shoot does not work
By Hamidbm (Pcmac user)
Just installed and got the message unable to connect try again vs trouble shoot. Neither of those options eem to help
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Doesn't work
By Doin' Light (Pcmac user)
I'm very disappointed with D-Link. I'm pretty sure this negative review will get a robo response. But here are the details. I purchased the DIR-2660 because it's a good router and comes with McAfee protection software installed. The McAfee software was a critical component because I want my smart home devices protected. However to activate and configure it you must launch D-Link Defend from D-Link WiFi. WiFi will automatically install Defend and that works. When Defend launches it looks for a compatible router and couldn't find the 2660. I tried many scenarios, none of which worked. Sometimes Defend would launch but was unresponsive. I tried calling support and got an agent that suggested I reinstall Defend and sent me a link for Google Play. She failed to ask if I was using an Android or iOS device. I use iOS. Another one star rating for D-Link. D-Link is now in my rear view mirror. I will return the router and replace it with an Asus router with the Trend Micro Home Network Security software installed. I'm familiar with the Trend Micro product. It's excellent. And as soon as it arrives my home network will be protected.
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