D-Link, the company that introduced the first gaming router on the market,today began shipping the next generation of its successful gaming router, theDraft 802.11n Xtreme N™ Gaming Router (DGL-4500) with GameFuel™ technology andbuilt-in Network Activity Display.
As the newest member of the GamerLounge product family, the D-Link® Xtreme NGaming Router offers the power of D-Link Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi combined with anupdated version of D-Link's award-winning GameFuel technology. This intelligentpacket processing engine is integrated directly in the router, giving onlinegames priority for bandwidth over all other Internet applications, e-mail andFTP transfers. These technological advancements boost gaming to maximum speedsto provide the ultimate "no lag" gaming experience.
"Designed with gamers in mind, the Xtreme N version of our gaming routersurpasses the high-performance demands of today's online interactive video gameswith the fusion of D-Link GameFuel technology, Gigabit ports and the latestDraft 802.11n wireless local area network (WLAN) connectivity," said DanielKelley, director of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "For serious online gaming,where every millisecond counts, gamers need the fastest router available to givethem a competitive edge. This is that router.
"Gamers will also enjoy the luxury of having an on-board OLED display to quicklymonitor settings and performance to keep their gaming home network running atits peak."
Optimized for both PC gaming and today's popular game consoles such as MicrosoftXbox® and Sony PlayStation®, the D-Link Xtreme N gaming router provides gamerswith increased control to maximize online performance by incorporating D-Link'sXtreme N Duo wireless technology (allowing users to choose the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghzband), a high-performance CPU and a Network Activity Display for instant reviewof network settings. The DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router includes Gigabit WANand LAN ports for ultimate performance when used as a wired router, which isideal for LAN parties.
The included Network Activity Display, a bright organic light-emitting diode (OLED)display on the router for monitoring important network activity, was createdaround the idea of "You can never have too much information". The NetworkActivity Display provides time-saving benefits for avid gamers wanting tomonitor their network performance and keep it running at optimal levels. Amongthe settings available for viewing, customers can quickly check the gamingrouter's security types, network speeds, wireless network names, and much more.Gamers can also use the available D-Link Network Monitor Yahoo!® Widget forreal-time network information delivered right to the desktop.
Designed exclusively for gamers, by gamers, the D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Routerenables users to setup a high-performance gaming network that offers the fastestwired and wireless speeds available from a single broadband device. Thegame-centric user interface of the gaming router allows for the configuration ofmultiple ports or port ranges in the firewall simply by selecting the game titlefrom a menu. With an easy-to-use Web interface, the D-Link Xtreme N GamingRouter can be accessed quickly to change settings and adjust performance forindividual applications.
The new gaming router is easily configured through the advanced features sectionof the product's web-based interface. The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router featuresrobust security to help protect the wireless network from intruders, supportingthe latest wireless networking security standards, including Wi-Fi ProtectedAccess (WPA and WPA-2), and advanced firewall features such as Network AddressTranslation (NAT), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), and Virtual Private Network(VPN) Pass-Through/Multi-Sessions.
The DGL-4500 features four gigabit LAN ports, one gigabit WAN port and a USBPort for Windows® Connect Now, along with three external reverse SMA dual bandantennas.
Price and Availability
The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (DGL-4500) is now available from selectD-Link retail outlets and will be available through D-Link's network ofvalue-added resellers, distributors and www.dlinkshop.com this quarter. Themanufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $ 239.99.
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