D-LINK SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE, EASY-TO-USE NETWORKING SOLUTIONS AT CES 2009

Late-Breaking Devices to Include All-In-One Green Router with Built-In Storage, Mini PC Companion Monitor, and D-Link’s Fastest 802.11n Router Ever

LAS VEGAS, ROOM S218, SOUTH HALL, LVCC, Jan. 7, 2009 – D-Link will be highlighting the latest trends in digital home networking and solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here this week. Some of the hottest, easy-to-use devices to enhance digital home connectivity, convenience and entertainment include:
• D-Link® Xtreme N™ All-In-One 11 Router (DIR-685) – An all-in-one 802.11n home network router with all the features of a fast, far-reaching Wi-Fi router combined with network attached storage (NAS) via built-in slot for 2.5” hard drive, print server and 3.2-inch LCD monitor for displaying digital photos and network diagnostics. Its upright design and touch sensitive buttons allow users to easily view the vibrant LCD screen that displays device status, digital photos, streamed video, weather forecasts and other information in up to 1.6 million colors. I

• D-Link’s Fastest Router Ever– D-Link will be showing the Xtreme N450™, with data speeds of up to 450 megabits per second*. Current 802.11 home network routers today operate at 300Mbps*. Like many of D-Link’s 802.11n routers, it will feature both wide and local area network (WAN/LAN) gigabit ports, D-Link’s own SharePort™ technology for printer sharing capabilities, simultaneous dual-band 2.4 and 5 gigahertz performance, three antennas and D-Link Green™ technology to save power through wireless scheduling and innovative cable and port detection technology.

• D-Link SideStage™ — This 7” monitor is designed for multi-tasking computer users who prefer to have their main screen for viewing Windows applications, and another smaller screen for extending their desktop to display instant messaging, watch videos, video conferencing, Yahoo® Widgets™ and Microsoft® Gadgets™, or house common tools from programs such as Adobe® PhotoShop®. The SideStage is a stylish and compact USB 2.0-powered monitor with a 7-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) screen featuring 800 by 480 resolution with both landscape and portrait modes.

• D-Link 802.11n Network Camera (DCS-1130) — Offering true plug and play, this home and small business network security camera features easy installation and set-up, mobile 3G and Web monitoring, 16x digital zoom and sharp resolution, and multiple profiles. With 3GPP mobile surveillance, users can view a live feed from the camera using a 3G-enabled cell phone or PDA.

• Next Generation D-Link Green™ Technology for Desktop Switches – D-Link Green™ switch technology that utilizes innovative energy-saving techniques that automatically detect link status and network cable length, then adjusts power accordingly, just got better. The latest designs decrease energy consumption even more and are being incorporated into all of D-Link’s current Green switches. They offer increased power savings and lower monthly electric bills over existing offerings and will be available soon on unmanaged models and later 2009 on Web Smart™ switches.

• D-Link Volta™ NVR Basic™ (DNS-722-4) and NVR Pro (DNS-726-4) – D-Link’s new family of affordable network video recorders (NVRs) are designed to take the management of IP surveillance cameras to a new level of performance and ease. The new D-Link DNS-722-4 2-Bay NVR Basic is designed to work only with D-Link-brand network cameras. The DNS-726-4 2-Bay NVR Pro will work with D-Link’s popular network cameras as well as those from Axis, Sony and Panasonic. Despite their lower price points, both new NVRs are packed with advanced video recording and camera management features, and remote access via the Internet.

• D-Link PC-on-TV™ Wireless USB to HDMI Media Player – Enhancing D-Link’s MediaLounge® family of media players is the new Wireless USB HDMI Media Player which lets users view PC content on their high-definition TVs – wirelessly – and share it with friends and family. The affordable device features a USB UWB receiver and dongle, surround sound support and an additional USB port. This new PC-on-TV allows users to stream content from their PC from any media player like Windows Media Player, Nero, RealPlayer, iTunes and others.

• D-Link Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit (DXN-221) – Certified by the Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), this technology is ideal for users who want to add bandwidth-demanding applications, such as HD media streaming, music sharing and online multi-player gaming, to the home network. The DSN-221 kit includes two adapters with Ethernet ports and a Coaxial F-type connector for bridging the two adapters together, allowing Ethernet-enabled devices like PCs and media players to be added to the network.

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, Xtreme N, SideStage, Volta, PC-on-TV, SharePort, Xtreme N450, MediaLounge, D-Link Green 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 © 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-625C, DIR-628A1, A2 ; DIR-655 A2, A3, A4; DIR-825 A1; DIR-855 A1, A2; DGL-4500 A1, A2.

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Change Will Bring Digital Home To New Heights

An Interview with Steven Joe
President and CEO
D-Link Systems, Inc.

Q. During the Presidential election campaigns, the word heard most was “change”. What changes to you see on the horizon in consumer electronics?

Actually, the consumer electronics industry is, by its nature, defined by change. Therefore, it is safe to say that we can continue to expect the same fast-paced introductions of new technology and innovations that we have seen during the past quarter of a century. As long as people yearn for gadgets that make their lives and work easier and more fun, companies like D-Link will continue to satisfy that hunger. Technological changes are inevitable as we continue to try to pack more functionality, more ease of use and greater power-saving measures into smaller, more stylish packages. There are bound to be some significant price reductions as the market becomes even more competitive. However, D-Link’s philosophy has always been to offer its customers a value proposition of best quality products and services with the most affordable pricing.

Q. What technologies and products do you feel will have the biggest impact on consumers in the months ahead?

A. More and more homes are enhancing their digital capabilities, prompted largely by a major acceptance of the 802.11n standard for wireless connectivity. We will see increasingly sophisticated consumers buying more products that integrate and enhance the electronic house with remote automation controls, entertainment, media-sharing and security. And everything will be wireless, power over Ethernet (PoE) and/or MOCA-powered using the home’s existing wiring. Consumers are more security conscious, and today’s Internet Protocol (IP) video surveillance systems, including the popular D-Link models, provide greater peace of mind for homeowners wherever they may be.

Q. How are D-Link consumer products meeting the challenges of today’s economic climate as well as market demand?

A. Almost a decade ago, D-Link envisioned the digital home as a “future is now” reality, and quickly became a leader in offering the most convenient, affordable and state-of-the-art wireless technology available. We were among the first to ship routers with the draft 802.11n technology and continue to incorporate the IEEE standard into other networking products. For digital home entertainment, we offer a variety of media players for streaming video, music, photos and files, including DiVX, from PCs to TVs. Our 10-inch photo frame does much more than display pictures. – it’s wireless and lets users view weather, stocks, sports scores and other IP-based news without PCs. Our network attached storage (NAS) devices store terabytes worth of data and serve as the ideal file backup and recovery tool. Cameras, storage, security, entertainment – we have it all for the consumer who wants to stay connected.

Q. The new paradigm of the 21st Century is “green”. What is D-Link doing to help the cause?

A. The safety and integrity of our products is of great concern to us and key to our relationship with our customers. To that end we were the first networking company to receive ENERGY STAR certification for the external power adapters that accompany many of our best-selling products. Our D-Link Green program, which won a 2008 Technology Excellence Award from PC Magazine, is committed to saving the world’s environment by shutting down or reducing power consumption when not in use, by using recycled materials in our packaging, by complying with worldwide programs such as ENERGY STAR and ISO 14001 standards, and by offering incentives to consumers when they recycle D-Link products. We will continue to seek new avenues to protect the environment and help consumers save money by producing energy efficient products.

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