LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERNATIONAL CES -- D-Link today announced its support of the next-generation Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac, to deliver gigabit wireless speeds, higher capacity and broader coverage to home networks. D-Link's 802.11ac technology support underscores its ongoing commitment to provide the industry's most comprehensive home network connectivity, allowing consumers to enjoy an unlimited range of high-bandwidth and wireless streaming applications – from streaming 1080p HD and 3D content to a phone, tablet or PC more quickly, to sending multiple streams of video to a TV, to broader coverage with fewer Wi-Fi dead spots throughout the home.
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"The demand for faster mobile networks is growing exponentially as the number of devices connected to a Wi-Fi home network continues to increase," said William Brown, associate vice president of product development, D-Link North America. "The new 802.11ac standard will allow consumers to get industry-leading bandwidth for high quality online content, allowing them to take full advantage of their entertainment systems and wireless devices. D-Link is excited to support this new standard in a range of products coming down the pipeline later this year."
D-Link products supporting the new 802.11ac standard will be available in the later part of 2012. For more information on the technology and supported products, visit www.dlink.com.
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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, 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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