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Travel Router offers instant Wi-Fi access and USB sharing.

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January 13, 2012 - Smaller than standard mouse, DIR-505 All-in-One Mobile Companion contains Wireless N150 travel router, 10/100 Ethernet port, and USB port for charging smartphones and viewing/synchronizing content from connected USB storage device to any iOS or Android tablet, smartphone, or computer browser. Device can also serve as access point to wirelessly extend existing network. Equipped with built-in AC plug, DIR-505 requires no additional cables or power adapters.
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D-Link Systems, Inc.
17595 Mt. Herrmann St.
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
USA



D-Link Introduces Industry's First All-in-One Mobile Companion


New Solution Offers Instant Wi-Fi Access, Convenient File Sync, USB Sharing, and Device Charging at Home or On-the-Go

LAS VEGAS, -- INTERNATIONAL CES -- D-Link today unveiled an innovative new product every traveling tablet and smartphone owner needs - the D-Link® All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505). In addition to offering instant wireless access wherever an existing network is available, the new portable device also features USB sharing capabilities, enabling users to share videos, music and photos from an external hard drive or thumb drive to any iPad®, iPhone® or Android(TM) device. For added convenience, the All-in-One Mobile Companion allows users to sync files and charge smartphones, offering the ultimate set of features for home or on-the-go convenience.

"The All-in-One Mobile Companion is perfect for travelers and mobile professionals, allowing people to access content on an external hard drive or thumb drive from any mobile device, as well as sync videos, music and photos, automatically," said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. "In addition, it serves as a great travel router/access point for instant wireless from any hotel or conference room where a network already exists."

Smaller than a standard mouse, the new All-in-One Mobile Companion offers instant Wi-Fi coupled with a range of useful features designed for today's mobile professional. Easy one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensures users are up and running quickly, and the free SharePort Cloud app for both Android and iOS devices offers access to videos, music and photos from anywhere. The All-in-One Mobile Companion features a USB port for sharing content from a USB storage device or charging smartphones, as well as an Ethernet Port that enables users to easily connect to an existing network in a conference room or hotel room.

More about the D-Link All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) The All-in-One Mobile Companion offers a range of features in an affordable, compact device:

-- USB Port for seamlessly viewing and synchronizing videos, music, photos, and more from a connected USB storage device to any iOS or Android tablet, smartphone or computer browser

-- Free iOS and Android apps for tablets and smartphones

-- Wireless N150 travel router

-- Ability to act as an Access Point to wirelessly extend an existing network

-- 10/100 Ethernet Port

-- Built in AC plug for easy traveling and use - no additional cables or power adapters required

-- USB Port for charging a smartphone device (when not used with a USB storage device)

D-Link's All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information and detailed specs, visit www.dlink.com.

Availability and Pricing

The All-in-One Mobile Companion DIR-505 will be available in April for less than $75 throughout D-Link's network of U.S. e-tail and retail outlets and at the company's online store.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2011. D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

CONTACT: Denise Keddy of D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com

Web Site: http://www.dlink.com
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