D-Link Introduces Next Generation of Affordable, Easy-To-Use Smart Switch Series With Web-Based Management

Ideal for the SMB Seeking Enterprise Quality, the D-Link(R) DES-1210 Series Comes With 24 or 48 Ports, Advanced Security Features, and Comprehensive Voice-Ready Integration

DUBAI, THE UAE, December 15 - D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and
business, today announced two new Web Smart(TM) Switches - designed for
SMBs/Enterprises seeking to upgrade from unmanaged switches to smart switches
- that offer affordability, an easy-to-use interface with a variety of
management options, advanced security, and an auto-voice VLAN feature.

The D-Link(R) DES-1210 series comes with 24 and 48 10/100 ports with two
Combo 1000Base-T/SFP ports and two 1000Base-T ports. The flexible uplink
ports design helps the SMB to deploy network connections between client PC,
servers and core network backbones.

With advanced, eco-friendly hardware design, the DES-1210 series Smart
Switches include a fan-less feature that is ideal for offices with open
spaces that require silent operation and low power consumption. A single LED
per port provides at-a-glance port status and achieves low power consumption
compared with traditional multi-LED per port design.

The DES-1210 switches feature a SmartConsole Utility, a program for
discovering multiple Smart Switches within the same L2 network segment.

Users can easily enable initial settings of multiple Smart Switches
without the need of changing the IP address of PCs, allowing hassle-free
multiple device firmware upgrades. The switches also offer ease of setup with
a default-enabled configuration to allow plug-and-play.

Offering strengthened security, the DES-1210 series has ACL filtering to
permit or deny traffic based on MAC and/or IP addresses. The switches provide
a complete step-by-step configuration of even the most complicated Access
Control List (ACL) settings in a straightforward and simple format. With an
ACL wizard and more intuitive setup, users can enable easy and flexible ACL
field assignment to block unauthorized access. In addition, DES-1210 series
features 802.1x port-based security to keep unauthorized users off the
network.

"The D-Link DES-1210 Smart Switch series provides many of the features
typically found in managed switches without adding complexity or cost." said
Harrison Albert, Regional Sales Director at D-Link Middle East. "With
comprehensive management options, advanced security features and voice
network-ready, the DES-1210 is the right choice for the SMB looking for an
affordable price with essential components to upgrade from unmanaged switches
to managed switches," Harrison concluded.

With an Auto Voice VLAN feature, the switches seamlessly integrate with
the SMB/Enterprise voice network, delivering optimal voice quality, and
guaranteeing VoIP bandwidth without complicated settings. They offer
DSCP-based QoS to classify voice, data and multicast into different levels to
prioritize network traffic and IGMP Snooping to optimize the performance of
multicast streaming between servers and clients.

For high reliability, the switches offer Loopback Detection (LBD) to
enable the shutdown of loop ports and prevent packet storm from overwhelming
the entire network. The DES-1210 series also includes cable diagnostics to
troubleshoot basic connectivity problems and simplify network installation.

The DES-1210 Smart Switch series also includes friendly tips, offering
the ability to add an example and description on each page to help remind
users of the correct setup. Easy to maintain, the switch links to a support
website and User Guide with the click of an online help navigation button.

About D-Link:

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large
enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive towards
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 for 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 ME Headquarters is located in
Dubai, the UAE, Dubai Internet City, Office 103, Building #3, Tel:
+971-4-391-6480, Fax: +971-4-390-8881. For general inquiries, contact:
info.me@dlink-me.com or visit our website: www.dlink-me.com.

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    Press Contact:
    Nicole Maria Meier
    D-Link Middle East
    Tel: +971-4-391-6480
    Fax: +971-4-390-8881
    E-Mail: nmeier@dlink-me.com

Press Contact: Nicole Maria Meier, D-Link Middle East, Tel.: +971-4-391-6480, Fax: +971-4-390-8881, E-Mail: nmeier at dlink-me.com