D-Link Expands Line of Cloud Routers and SharePort Mobile Solutions with Increased Performance and Enhanced Features

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today enhanced its award-winning line of cloud-enabled products with the availability of the Cloud Router 2500 (DIR-836L), Cloud Router 1100 (DIR-626L) and SharePort^™ Mobile Companion (DIR-505L), delivering increased wireless speeds, extended coverage and enhanced feature sets for today's connected home and users on-the-go.

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The N750 Dual-Band Gigabit Cloud Router 2500 is ideal for high-bandwidth activities delivering speeds of up to 750Mbps for uninterrupted HD video streaming, online gaming and seamless downloading and uploading. For basic Internet needs, the Cloud Router 1100 delivers up to 300Mbps perfect for seamless web-browsing, email and online chatting.  Both Cloud Routers feature a built-in high-powered amplifier to extend Wi-Fi range and improve wireless speeds in those hard-to-reach areas. For fast wired connections, the Cloud Router 2500 is equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and the Cloud Router 1100 has four fast Ethernet ports. Both Cloud Routers also offer easy remote network management with the free mydlink^™ Lite app from an iPhone^®, iPad^®, or Android^™ device.

"D-Link is committed to expanding the features available to users for the ultimate convenience and performance anywhere, anytime," said Ken Loyd, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "D-Link's latest Cloud Routers deliver increased range and wireless speeds for seamless video streaming and web-browsing anywhere in the home. In addition, the next generation SharePort Mobile Companion (DIR-505L) now offers charging for a smartphone or tablet device."

Designed for frequent travelers, the SharePort Mobile Companion (DIR-505L) offers a feature-rich, all-in-one wireless networking solution on-the-go. With multiple wireless modes, including router, Wi-Fi hotspot and access point/repeater modes, users can create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot or secured wireless network and extend an existing wireless network with the flip of a switch. The SharePort device is designed with a USB port that wirelessly enables a USB flash drive for instant mobile storage and can even charge any smartphone or tablet device, offering the ultimate set of features for home or on-the-go convenience.

Stream Content to any Mobile Device via the SharePort Mobile App

D-Link's latest Cloud Routers  and SharePort Mobile Companion also feature a USB port that works with the free SharePort^™ mobile app, enabling users to share and enjoy photos, music and movie files from a range of connected devices. Users can connect a USB drive or external hard drive to the USB port on the new Cloud Routers and SharePort Mobile Companion and with the SharePort Mobile app they can conveniently and simultaneously share a range of content to their iPhone, iPad or Android device without taking up valuable device memory.

Availability and Pricing

The D-Link Cloud Router 2500 (DIR-836L) is available for a price of $99.99, the D-Link Cloud Router 1100 (DIR-626L) is available for a price of $39.99 and the D-Link SharePort Mobile Companion (DIR-505L) is available for a price of $59.99 through D-Link's network of major etailers and retailers in the US. More information on either the Cloud Router 2500 (DIR-836L) , Cloud Router 1100 (DIR-626L) or SharePort (DIR-505L) is available on D-Link's website.

About D-Link

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).

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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