D-Link Takes Green Technology to Five Product Categories

Market Wire, March, 2009

What's new with D-Link's Green initiative? Just about everything.

As D-Link continues to expand its Green Technology solutions -- which save energy without sacrificing performance -- it is also defining Green requirements for its products.

As the first company to introduce Green networking, D-Link now offers a complete line of Green Technology solutions, including switches, Wi-Fi routers, network attached storage (NAS), Internet-enabled digital photo frames and, coming soon, new D-Link Green(TM) PowerLine network adapters.

D-Link has instituted a program to which all of its Green solutions must comply before being labeled D-Link Green. In order to qualify, products must adhere to requirements that:

--  Incorporate D-Link's energy-saving technology
--  Comply with green initiatives (such as WEEE, RoHS, and ENERGY STAR)
--  Use D-Link's eco-friendly sustainable packaging (such as sleeveless
    design and soy ink)
    

"Identifying products as D-Link Green is not arbitrary but is instead a process in which products must comply with the program's specific product requirements and initiatives before qualifying," said Steven Joe, president and CEO of D-Link Systems, Inc. "We will continue to build innovative green technology into these and other product lines as part of our commitment to becoming more energy-efficient without sacrificing performance."

"The safety and integrity of our Green products are of great concern to us and key to our relationship with customers," said Joe. "We will continue to seek new avenues that protect the environment and help consumers save money."

He added that D-Link also supports local programs for the recycling, reuse and reclamation of consumer goods, including products and packaging.

Current D-Link Green Solutions

--  D-Link Network Switches (DGS-2205, DGS-2208, DGS-1016D, DGS-1024D, DGS-
    1216T, DGS-1224T, DGS-1248T) - D-Link introduced the first Green network
    switches on the market, featuring a power-saving link-down mode that shuts
    down ports not in use. D-Link unmanaged Green switches also automatically
    adjust power usage based on cable length.
--  D-Link 802.11n Wi-Fi Routers (DIR-655, DIR-825, DIR-855, DGL-4500) -
    These D-Link routers include a power-saving link-down mode and automatic
    power adjustment based on cable length. The wireless local area network
    (WLAN) can be automatically turned off using the Wi-Fi Scheduler to save
    power and enhance security. The routers' SharePort™ technology saves power
    when used as a print server because they allow PCs to be off while sharing
    printers and storage.
--  D-Link Network Storage Enclosures (DNS-343, DNS-323, DNS-321) - D-
    Link's 2 and 4-Bay storage enclosures are designed to power down the 3.5-
    inch SATA drives to save energy if not accessed within a timeout period.
--  D-Link Digital Photo Frame (DSM-210) - D-Link's Internet-accessible
    digital photo frame will automatically disable the screen/backlight feature
    when no motion is detected.
--  D-Link PowerLine Adapters (DHP-303: coming soon) - The D-Link
    PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter and PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit save
    energy by powering down when no Ethernet activity is detected.
    

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive for excellence as an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market. D-Link Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714) 885-6000; FAX (866) 743-4905; Internet www.dlink.com .

D-Link, D-Link Green, SharePort and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2009. D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.