D-Link Introduces Wireless 150 Home Networking Based On 802.11n Technology For Affordable High-Speed Internet And File Sharing

Improved Wireless Technology Lets Users Connect a Notebook or Desktop Computer to Wireless Network at Speeds 4x Faster than Standard 802.11g Wi-Fi*
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.- D-Link, the end-to-end computer networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today announced it is now shipping the Wireless 150 Router and USB Adapter based on Draft 802.11n technology. D-Link® Wireless 150 home networking greatly improves the speed of wireless signals up to 4X faster than standard 802.11g*, offering better reception and expanded coverage for sharing high-speed Internet, files and printers.

The D-Link Wireless 150 Router (DIR-600) is an ideal solution for affordably connecting multiple computers over a secure Wi-Fi network. When paired with the D-Link® Wireless 150 USB Adapter (DWA-125), users can easily connect a notebook or desktop computer to the wireless network with an available USB port for sharing Internet access and more.

Both the DIR-600 and DWA-125 include an Installation Wizard CD that walks the user through an easy step-by-step installation process to set up a wireless network in minutes.

The DIR-600 displays the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. It supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption and utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks. In addition, the DIR-600 includes Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) with a push button feature that easily sets up and activates network security.

"Equipped with the latest Wireless 150 technology, this new home networking line offers an affordable and easy way to get improved speed and range for sharing high-speed Internet access and more in the digital home" said Daniel Kelley, senior director of marketing for D-Link Systems in Fountain Valley, Calif.

The DIR-600 is also a member of the D-Link Green™ family of eco-friendly devices, designed to help conserve energy without sacrificing performance. It includes environmentally-friendly features such as automatic power down to ports that have no link, budget power output for different Ethernet cable lengths, wireless LAN scheduling to shut down network when not in use, and an Energy Star® power adapter to reduce energy consumption.

Price and Availability

D-Link’s Wireless 150 Router and USB Adapter are available throughout the company’s vast network of retail, catalog and e-tail outlets, at the D-Link online store, www.dlinkshop.com, and by contacting one of the many of D-Link’s value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the DIR-600 router is $69.99. MSRP for the DWA-125 USB adapter is $49.99.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications when used with related Wireless 150 devices. 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. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link RELATIVE performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link.