D-Link today introduced the new SharePort technology that allows users to share ordinary USB accessories on a home network by simply plugging them into a router. The new technology is currently available on D-Link’s 802.11n routers. You just need to upgrade the firmware to activate this feature. I think the SharePort technology will make our life easier. Do you agree with me? [DigitalTrends]
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Written by Johan on October 6th, 2008 with no comments.
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D-Link have announced the DIR-825, a WiFi-N router capable of simultaneous dual-band use. The DIR-825 Xtreme N can sustain both a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz network at the same time, intelligently differentiating between bandwidth-intensive applications such as VoIP and online gaming and assigning them to the more stable 5GHz frequency. Meanwhile general network traffic uses the 2.4GHz band.
The DIR-825 also has four gigabit ethernet ports for wired connections, using D-Link’s “Green Ethernet” technology that can apparently detect link status and cable length and adjust the power accordingly. Another setting allows WiFi usage patterns to be programmed, with the router shutting off the wireless signal when not required.
Finally a SharePoint USB port is present, to easily hook up a hard-drive or printer and share it across the network. The DIR-825 Xtreme N is backward compatible with a/b/g networks, supports WPA and WPA2 encryption, and is on sale now with an MRSP of $199.99.
Press Release:
D-LINK NOW SHIPPING COST-EFFECTIVE DUAL BAND 802.11n Wi-Fi ROUTER WITH SharePort(tm) TECHNOLOGY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - D-Link, the end-to-end provider of
network solutions for consumers and business, today began shipping an Xtreme N(tm)
Dual Band Gigabit Router for the home or small office, featuring dual band access that simultaneously creates two networks to provide superior clarity, faster Wi-Fi and wired gigabit speeds and HD Fuel(tm) enhanced Quality of Service (QoS).
The D-Link(r) DIR-825 also features SharePort(tm) technology that allows users to
share USB devices such as printers, multi-function printers (MFP) and storage drives with other computers on the network — in either a wired or wireless environment.
SharePort turns the local USB port located on the back of the DIR-825 router into a fast and responsive virtual network port so users can access a range of USB devices regardless of their location in the home or office. With the power of 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, D-Link’s latest addition to its Xtreme N wireless family allows the user to check email and browse the Internet on the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition (HD) movies and other media on the 5GHz band, making it ideal for online gaming applications on the PC and
gaming consoles such as PS3(r), Xbox 360(r) and the Nintendo Wii(r).
The latest offering in the D-Link Green(tm) family of routers, the DIR-825
integrates D-Link Green Ethernet(tm) technology that uses an innovative, energy-saving feature that automatically detects link status and network cable length, then adjusts power accordingly. D-Link routers also feature Wi-Fi scheduling that allows customers to easily program when the Wi-Fi radio signals are turned on and off to further save energy consumption.
With the router’s powerful new HD Fuel technology users can enjoy the clarity of
the 5GHz wireless band while benefiting from intelligent quality of service ideally suited for streaming HD media and for other bandwidth-intensive applications such as online gaming applications.
HD Fuel takes wired and wireless data traffic, categorizes and separates it into
multiple data streams and assigns priorities - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video streaming and online gaming are given priority over Web browsing, for instance. The dual band capability helps to enhance speed even more by using the 2.4GHz band for regular computer applications and the 5GHz band for larger, more intense data transfer.
“By expanding our Xtreme N wireless router product line, we are further meeting
the consumer’s need for full Wi-Fi network functionality and reliability for powering their digital home at prices they can afford,” according to Steven Joe, president and CEO, D-Link Systems, Inc. in Fountain Valley, Calif.
Key Features and Benefits
? Xtreme N technology for farther home or office coverage
? Support for advanced WPA and WPA2 encryption, advanced firewall and
parental controls for maximum security
? D-Link’s Quick Router Setup Wizard for easy installation and online access
? Good Neighbor Policy support to prevent interference with other wireless
networks
? Backward compatibility with 802.11g, 11b and 11a devices, including game
consoles and digital media players.
? Compliance with D-Link’s ongoing Green initiatives to promote energy
conservation and environmental protection
? 24/7 basic installation support
? One year limited warranty
Price and Availability
The DIR-825 will be widely available Oct. 1, 2008 through D-Link’s network of retail, etail and solution providers, and online at www.dlinkshop.com for the
manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $199.99. SharePort also will be available in D-Link’s family of high-end 802.11n routers, including the DIR-628, DIR-655, DIR-855 and DGL-4500**. Current owners of those routers will be able to upgrade to SharePort technology by downloading the firmware and client utility from the D-Link website, www.dlink.com.
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Written by Chris Davies on October 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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Today we got a chance to go hands-on with the DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player that D-Link debuted last month. This media player is a handy piece of wireless-capable hardware that bridges the gap between your computer and your TV bringing your downloaded digital media into the living room at up to 720p, and in our tests it did so with ease.
Setup
Setting up the DSM-330 was actually, and surprisingly, a little easier than we expected. Since we were planning on taking advantage of the wireless feature (you can use it “wired” if you would like in order to make things slightly faster for HD, but it’s not nearly as cool) we assumed that we would first have to physically connect to the device to do some configuration, but this was just not the case.
The first step is to install the software on your computer which acts as the server to stream out the media to the media player connected to the TV. The software supports only Windows XP and Vista; in our tests we used Windows Vista. The server software was a very quick and simple installation. We set the directories for the software to seek out music, images and video and it started crawling the computers drive to get an inventory of the media. The server software is nothing fancy to look at but enables you to connect multiple wireless HD media players on different TV’s to this same server and all have access to your media.
The DSM-300 comes packaged a few options for connecting to your TV including A/V composite cables, SCART and HDMI which of course was our choice. Once we had the device connected to our HDTV we simply turned on the DivX Connected device and our TV, changed the input and followed the on-screen instructions. We have a secured wireless network that broadcasts the SSID so the media player found it immediately and provided a guide to enter the key code with the remote control. Within a few minutes of setup we were listening to music and viewing pictures and movies from our computer on our high-def television without having to interact directly with the computer at all.
DivX Connected Interface
The DivX Connected interface from the D-Link HD media player for us was very intuitive and easy to use. By default there is a stylish background and a large rotating menu that allows the use of the remote to navigate between the different media types and additional online resources.
The interface reflects the directory structure of media on the computer and allows you to select pictures movies or music, or you can have the music play continuously and view a slideshow of photos, even at the same time. There are also options to customize the look of the interface with different presets or even by making a custom background of your own. In addition, the player comes with some default “screen savers” that you can take advantage of to add some ambiance to the room through a full-screen crackling fire or salt water aquarium.
Additional Features
The D-Link DivX Connected media player also had some additional features that we were just not expecting but were a very pleasant surprise. These additional items gave us that warm and fuzzy feeling we like when we find devices that have the potential to keep on giving after the initial purchase.
From your computer you can navigate to the DivX Connected Plugins page to browse and download plugins to use through the DivX Connected media player in addition to viewing your own digital media from any TV in the house. The plugins for the most part were very small in size and downloaded in just a few seconds. Some we tried out included software to connect to Google Maps, obtain news, online videos through YouTube (beta, no sound yet), pictures through Flicker, Picasa and SnapshotCity, cooking, National Geographic videos, HD movie trailers, Comic-con videos and music through Last.fm, Connected Radio and Seeqpod.
Summary
The DSM-330 worked very well for us as an easy-to-use and easy-to-setup device to bring our digital media in the living room. The server software that supports multiple devices is great to bring the content from one source to many TV’s but the Connected devices have no on-board storage for media so it requires that the computer serving the media always be on. This is a little bit of an inconvenience but probably keeps the price of the media player down to a more accessible $299. Also, the additional features of online content from multiple sources, plug-ins and the potential for more plug-ins and features makes us feel better about getting something that can be updated with additional content and features in the future.
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Written by Darrin Olson on August 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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D-Link has rolled out a new home network WiFi routers that adopts D-Link’s Green Ethernet technology to save up to 40% in power usage. The three Wi-Fi routers that features this green technology are D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router DIR-665, Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 and the Xtreme N Gaming Router DGL-4500. These devices are capable of detecting cable length, link status, and adjusting power accordingly instead of running at full power all the time. The routers can also be programmed to turn the Wi-Fi radio off whenever you don’t need it so that power can be saved. [Press Release]
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Written by Joe Gadget on July 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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How often have you landed up in a soup for not managing the parameters of your voice and spewing anger or naïve emotions in personal interactions? I’d be honest enough to say, “Many times!” With the world banking on Internet and telephonic conversations over in-person interactions, instantaneous control over one’s emotions is what we need. And that’s why our Super-Gizmo(something like a SuperMan, FU-Man!), the FuChat Cordless phone has made Planet Earth its only abode. The makers are none other than D-link, king of communication devices. It is armed with the uber feature of detecting changes of tone in a person’s voice and changes in body temperature, in order to alert the user of their current emotional state.
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Written by obnoxious on July 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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I don’t think the people at D-Link sleep given the fact they put out so many products all the time. The latest to cross the tech news wires is the new D-Link Fixed Dome Network Camera (DCS-6110), priced at around $700.
The D-Link Fixed Dome Network Camera (DCS-6110) is designed for professional indoor surveillance and security applications, though you can probably mount a few of these bad boys around the home as well. It is an IP-based network camera equipped with PoE support so it can receive both power and data over a single Ethernet cable, allowing it to be placed in locations that aren’t near a power outlet.
Features of the DCS-6110 include support of simultaneous dual streaming of MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG (MJPEG), 3GPP “Mobile Surveillance” from a properly equipped mobile phone and email notifications via the included management software. It is available now.
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Written by Nino Marchetti on July 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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D-Link recently was showing off a new network camera which can move around in different directions for better security usage. It is called the D-Link SecuriCam Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera (DCS-5610) and pricing is around $770.
The D-Link SecuriCam Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera (DCS-5610) is designed to let you pan and tilt with it so you can view a wider area. It is IP-based, offers an auto-start motion detector that can be configured to send an email alert when triggered and is capable of streaming live feeds to an Internet-ready mobile phone or PDA.
Features of the DCS-5610 include power over Ethernet support, video storage on a NAS device, digital/optical zoom and management via a Web-interface. It is available now.
D-Link SecuriCam Pan/Tilt/Zoom Network Camera (DCS-5610)
Written by Nino Marchetti on July 22nd, 2008 with no comments.
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D-Link continued its consistent roll out of new products with word today of a new surveillance camera kit that enables remote viewing of live streaming video from a web browser. The D-Link Internet Surveillance Starter Kit (DHA-390) is priced at around $500.
The Internet Surveillance Starter Kit (DHA-390) is reportedly “the world’s easiet IP camera installation.” It comes bundled with an Internet camera and two Powerline networking adapters and provides email alert snapshots, live video monitoring over the Internet on a PC and the ability to share camera feeds, even in “low light situations.”
The DHA-390 kit can be managed online via a special D-Link Web site and also expanded via a $400 kit. Both are available now.
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Written by Nino Marchetti on July 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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