VPN Firewall Solution targets SMBs.

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Providing customized end-to-end security, Model DFL-S500 VPN SSL delivers web-based clientless access to company network without pre-installed desktop software. It comes with 7 LAN, 2 WAN ports, and one user-configurable port to support local servers such as e-mail, web, and FTP. Single-platform security solution features remote network management, bandwidth control policies, access policies, SNMP, e-mail alerts, system log, and consistency checks.



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D-Link® Unveils Next-Generation VPN Firewall Solution for Small to Medium Businesses at Interop Las Vegas 2007



Single-Platform Security Features Offer Ideal Solution for the Small to Medium-Sized Business

LAS VEGAS, BOOTH 1261, MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, May 22 -- D-Link®, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today unveiled the newest member to its NetDefend(TM) family, a new D-Link firewall designed to be a cost-effective security solution suited for the small to medium-sized business (SMB). The new D-Link DFL-S500 is a powerful VPN SSL Firewall that will ship with seven LAN ports, two WAN ports, and a user-configurable port to support local servers such as e-mail, Web, and FTP.

The D-Link DFL-S500 provides customized end-to-end security and delivers remote access benefits including Web-based clientless access and full network access without pre-installed desktop software. The latest addition to the popular NetDefend line of security solutions will be on display in the D-Link booth, #1261, at the Interop tradeshow this week 5/22-5/24.

Providing users and organizations with a flexible and secure single- platform format to extend networking resources from virtually any remote user with Internet access, the new D-Link NetDefend DFL-S500 SSL VPN Firewall offers a customizable remote access experience, while minimizing desktop support costs and eliminating the need for costly security equipment and management infrastructure.

"The NetDefend DFL-S500 is a powerful security solution that enables a growing business with secure management of remote network access from a single source," said George Cravens, Technical Marketing Engineer, D-Link Systems, Inc. "It delivers a best-in-class solution in both price and performance by offering enterprise-class network security features without a-la-carte charges for individual services, making this an ideal solution for the SMB seeking to protect its resources and enable remote access."

The D-Link DFL-S500 protects against viruses, worms, spyware, and hackers on the virtual private network (VPN) connection by integrating network and endpoint security. The DFL-S500 hardware includes seven LAN ports, two WAN ports, and a user-configurable port to support local servers such as e-mail, Web, and FTP. All of these features conveniently fit into a desktop chassis that easily can be integrated into an existing network.

To provide enterprise-class network security, the DFL-S500 has several flexible firewall features to manage, monitor, and maintain a healthy and secure network. Network management features include remote management, bandwidth control policies, access policies and simple network management protocol (SNMP). For network monitoring, the DFL-S500 supports e-mail alerts, system log, and consistency checks, along with a firmware backup function to provide and maintain maximum network performance and security.

Pricing and Availability:

The D-Link NetDefend SSL VPN Firewall (DFL-S500) is expected to ship in this quarter to the company's network of retail outlets, value-added resellers and distributors.

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.

CONTACT: Les Goldberg, APR, Media Relations Manager, +1-800-326-1688 ext. 6095, les.goldberg@dlink.com,

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George Cravens, Technical Marketing Engineer, +1-800-326-1688 ext. 6221, george.craven@dlink.com, both of D-Link Systems, Inc.

Web site: www.dlink.com/

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