FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- 10/01/08 --
D-Link, the end-to-end provider of
network solutions for consumers and business, today began shipping an
Xtreme N(TM) Dual Band Gigabit Router for the home or small office,
featuring dual band access that simultaneously creates two networks to
provide superior clarity, faster Wi-Fi and wired gigabit speeds and HD
Fuel(TM) enhanced Quality of Service (QoS).
The D-Link® DIR-825 also features SharePort(TM) technology that allows
users to share USB devices such as printers, multi-function printers (MFP)
and storage drives with other computers on the network -- in either a wired
or wireless environment.
SharePort turns the local USB port located on the back of the DIR-825
router into a fast and responsive virtual network port so users can access
a range of USB devices regardless of their location in the home or office.
With the power of 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, D-Link's latest addition to its
Xtreme N wireless family allows the user to check email and browse the
Internet on the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition
(HD) movies and other media on the 5GHz band, making it ideal for online
gaming applications on the PC and gaming consoles such as PS3®, Xbox
360® and the Nintendo Wii®.
The latest offering in the D-Link Green(TM) family of routers, the DIR-825
integrates D-Link Green Ethernet(TM) technology that uses an innovative,
energy-saving feature that automatically detects link status and network
cable length, then adjusts power accordingly. D-Link routers also feature
Wi-Fi scheduling that allows customers to easily program when the Wi-Fi
radio signals are turned on and off to further save energy consumption.
With the router's powerful new HD Fuel technology, users can enjoy the
clarity of the 5GHz wireless band while benefiting from intelligent quality
of service ideally suited for streaming HD media and for other
bandwidth-intensive applications such as online gaming applications.
HD Fuel takes wired and wireless data traffic, categorizes and separates it
into multiple data streams and assigns priorities -- Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP), video streaming and online gaming are given priority over
Web browsing, for instance. The dual band capability helps to enhance
speed even more by using the 2.4GHz band for regular computer applications
and the 5GHz band for larger, more intense data transfer.
"By expanding our Xtreme N wireless router product line, we are further
meeting the consumer's need for full Wi-Fi network functionality and
reliability for powering their digital home at prices they can afford,"
according to Steven Joe, president and CEO, D-Link Systems, Inc. in
Fountain Valley, Calif.
Key Features and Benefits
-- Xtreme N technology for farther home or office coverage
-- Support for advanced WPA and WPA2 encryption, advanced firewall and
parental controls for maximum security
-- D-Link's Quick Router Setup Wizard for easy installation and online
access
-- Good Neighbor Policy support to prevent interference with other
wireless networks
-- Backward compatibility with 802.11g, 11b and 11a devices, including
game consoles and digital media players.
-- Compliance with D-Link's ongoing Green initiatives to promote energy
conservation and environmental protection
-- 24/7 basic installation support
-- One year limited warranty
Price and Availability
The DIR-825 will be widely available Oct. 1, 2008 through D-Link's network
of retail, etail and solution providers, and online at www.dlinkshop.com
for the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $199.99. SharePort
also will be available in D-Link's family of high-end 802.11n routers,
including the DIR-628, DIR-655, DIR-855 and DGL-4500**. Current owners of
those routers will be able to upgrade to SharePort technology by
downloading the firmware and client utility from the D-Link website,
www.dlink.com.
About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large
enterprise business networking. The company is an award-winning designer,
developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics,
voice, data and video communications solutions for the digital home, Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to
Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity
products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant
and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market.
D-Link Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street,
Fountain Valley, Calif., 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714) 885-6000; FAX
(866) 743-4905; Internet www.dlink.com.
D-Link, Xtreme N, SharePort, HD Fuel, D-Link Green, Green Ethernet and the
D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other
trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Copyright © 2008. D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft
802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless
signal range.
** SharePort upgrade is available for the following hardware versions:
DIR-628A1, A2; DIR-655 A2, A3, A4; DIR-825 A1; DIR-855 A1, A2; DGL-4500 A1,
A2.
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