D-Link Announces ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router Offering Broadband Customers Enhanced Speed and Connectivity Options

New IPv6-Ready Modem Allows Home and Small Business Users to Easily Upgrade Existing Broadband Connections with a High-Performance Wireless N Device

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Oct 05, 2011, 03:01 ET

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced its ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router (DSL-2740B), providing ADSL subscribers the ability to upgrade their existing Wireless G device to a high-performance integrated modem and Wireless N router. Featuring 802.11n wireless technology for increased range and speeds of up to 300 Mbps, the DSL-2740B significantly outperforms previous-generation 802.11g wireless devices, allowing consumers to enjoy streaming multimedia content and VoIP calls over a fast, high-quality wireless connection.

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"Many current ADSL subscribers suffer from a slow and restricting broadband connection due to their old Wireless G devices," says Eli Gavra, general manager and vice president, Service Providers Business Unit, D-Link North America. "With the new DSL-2740B, users can increase the speed and range of wireless bandwidth in their homes by upgrading their existing broadband connection to a Wireless N device. This upgrade is not only ideal for households that utilize an increased number of wireless devices, but it's also a seamless way for existing customers to easily update their wireless network without any assistance from their Internet Service Provider."

The DSL-2740B is backward compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, to ensure compatibility with a wide range of wireless devices. The IPv6-ready DSL-2740B offers several speed and security enhancements to its predecessor IPv4, including Quality of Service (QoS) support, prioritizing high bandwidth activities for seamless streaming, gaming and Internet calling. With IPv6 support, the DSL-2740B enables consumers to future-proof their home networks for the next-generation of the Internet, ensuring connectivity with new wireless devices for years to come.

Designed for use with any Internet Service Provider (ISP), the DSL-2740B also features TR-069 Management support – customizable to individual service provider management needs. In addition, for added security support, the DSL-2740B features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and hacker attach logging, inspecting the contents of incoming packets before they are given access and protecting a network against Denial of Service (DoS attacks).

Additional features of the DSL-2740B ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router include:

IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b compliant
Internet transmission of up to 24 Mbps downstream, 3.5Mbps upstream
WPA™/WPA2™ and WEP data encryption methods for flexible user access security
Four fast Ethernet ports to connect Ethernet-enabled PCs, print servers and other devices
IPv6 support enabling consumers to future-proof home and small business networks to ensure connectivity with new wireless devices for years to come

Availability and Pricing

The ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router is now available for a retail price of $79.99 throughout D-Link's North America network of e-tail and retail outlets, and at the company's online store (www.dlinkshop.com).

About D-Link

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011, D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, www.dlink.ca or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 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. 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. Maximum throughput based on D-Link's 802.11n devices.

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