Draft 802.11n Wireless Router meets small business needs.

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Powered by Ubicom's StreamEngine(TM) technology, D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) and accompanying Xtreme N desktop (DWA-552) and notebook (DWA-652) adapters help optimize wireless network performance. Router uses Draft 802.11n wireless technology and incorporates Intelligent Wireless QoS Technology, automatically prioritizing high-bandwidth, latency-sensitive wireless data traffic. Additionally, router comes with Gigabit LAN and WAN ports.



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D-Link Debuts Its Most Powerful Draft 802.11n Wireless Network Family for Large Homes, Small Businesses and Gamers



Xtreme N Gigabit Routers, Adapters Available Now; Featuring Intelligent Wireless QoS, Gigabit LAN and WAN Ports, Wireless Security Wizard, Network Management Software and More

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 18 -- D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, is now shipping its most powerful home networking routers and adapters yet using the latest Draft 802.11n wireless technology.

The D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) and its accompanying Xtreme N desktop and notebook adapters (DWA-552 and DWA-652, respectively) are designed for consumers, small businesses and gamers who demand the highest performance possible from their wireless networks. The Xtreme N family is designed for larger homes and offices with high-speed Internet using multiple PCs, game consoles and other digital home devices such as streaming media adapters.

"Hard-wiring a location for networking is not a viable solution for many consumers and small business owners," said AJ Wang, chief technology officer of D-Link. "Our new Xtreme N family is the most advanced home networking family we've introduced to date, designed to meet the needs of today's digital world by providing wireless speeds that rival that of a wired connection along with greater signal coverage to reach the farthest corners of a home or office, enabling customers to get the most from their network and applications."

With faster speeds and further range than that found in 802.11g wireless products, the D-Link Xtreme N Router is the industry's first Gigabit Draft N router to incorporate Intelligent Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) Technology that automatically prioritizes high-bandwidth, latency-sensitive wireless data traffic, allowing users to experience smooth streaming HD video, lag-free gaming and jitter-free voice over Internet (VoIP) calls. D-Link XtremeN QoS is powered by StreamEngine(TM) technology from Ubicom(TM)

The Xtreme N router is also ships with Gigabit local area network (LAN) and Gigabit wide area network (WAN) ports. In addition, the Xtreme N router comes with an integrated wireless security wizard, Windows(R) Connect Now (WCN) support for easily connecting WCN-enabled devices, Network Magic's management features from Pure Networks(TM), removable antennas for flexible installation, and a wall-mount option.

Other key features include:
o 3x3 antenna configuration for higher performance
o Optional 3x3 external antenna available for optimum placement or installation
o Sleek white polished casing blends in with modern PCs and home entertainment centers
o Quick Adapter Setup Wizard for easy installation
o Wireless Multimedia (WMM) support
o Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support
o Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) for easy remote access
o WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption and Dual Active Firewall protection (SPI, NAT) for enhanced wireless security
o Backward compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b standards

The D-Link Xtreme N product line also includes the Xtreme N Desktop Adapter (DWA-552) and Xtreme N Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) designed to optimize the Draft 802.11n wireless network experience. A recent addition to D-Link's Draft 802.11n wireless offerings is the RangeBooster N USB adapter (DWA-142), designed to allow users to connect either a desktop or notebook PC to a draft 802.11n, g or b network to take advantage of data sharing and multi-media applications that include VoIP, gaming, photo image sharing, streaming music and video, printer sharing and more.

Pricing and Availability

D-Link's new Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) and optional adapters are available now at select retail outlets and will be available from D-Link's extensive network of value-added resellers, distributors and retail outlets and at www.dlinkshop.com this quarter. The manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) are $199.99 for the Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655), $119.99 for the Xtreme N Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) and $141.99 for the Xtreme N Desktop Adapter (DWA-552). The RangeBooster N USB Adapter (DWA-142) retails for $149.99 and is available at all D-Link channel outlets.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive for excellence as an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data 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, CA, 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714) 885-6000; FAX (866) 743-4905; Internet www.dlink.com.

D-Link 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 third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 2006 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. All attached devices must support 802.1p queuing to allow QoS functionality.

CONTACT: Les Goldberg, APR, Media Relations Manager, ext. 6095, les.goldberg@dlink.com, or Michael Scott, Technical Media Manager, ext. 6243, mscott@dlink.com, both of D-Link, +1-800-326-1688

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