D-Link, the global leader in the design and development of connectivity and communications technologies, exhibited a comprehensive business-class networking solutions at the Interop® 2005 trade show from May 3rd to 5th, booth #1460 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at Las Vegas. Information technology (IT) managers, telecommunication decision makers, Value Added Resellers and Solution providers viewed the latest in D-Link business-class networking and security solutions including the award-winning xStack™ series switches, the highly scaleable Web Smart Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) series switches, indoor/outdoor WLAN, robust firewall/VPN solutions, Internet hot spot gateways, and IP-based security cameras.

D-Link displayed and demonstrated the following network infrastructure products:

D-Link xStack™ Switch Series

With a breakthrough price of under $138 per port, the award-winning D-Link xStack series of switches offers IT managers the lowest price in the industry for a Managed Layer 3, 10-Gigabit stackable solution. Available in both 24-port and 48-port models, the D-Link xStack switch series address the market's growing momentum towards Gigabit-to-the-desktop for workgroup switching with aggressive, industry-leading prices. The D-Link xStack series is equipped impressive uplink capability to connect 10-Gigabit Ethernet core technology, and its Layer 3 hardware make this series of switches the ideal migration path to Gigabit Ethernet. The aggressively priced D-Link xStack switch series delivers unparalleled value with impressive high-densities of up to 48 Gigabit ports in a single 1U-high stackable unit and remarkable scalability of up to 336 Gigabit ports per stack with up to 176Gbps of switching capacity.

The D-Link Web Smart series of switches provide a compact, easy-to-install, and affordable switching solution for small-to-medium businesses. The D-Link Web Smart series of switches offer multiple configurations, including PoE support, gigabit connectivity and SPF Gigabit uplink support in 16-port and 24-port densities. The D-Link Web Smart series of switches affordably delivers web-based management, assuring businesses the simplicity and ease-of-use of an unmanaged switch but with key management features of a fully managed switch. Through the switch family's user-friendly web-based interface, an administrator can set up 802.1Q VLANs to segregate traffic, Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize mission-critical data such as voice or video packets, link aggregation to create uplinks with greater bandwidth, port mirroring, as well as manage and monitor the switch using SNMP. The password-protected configuration interface can be accessed remotely. The D-Link Web Smart series of switches features a price/performance value that is ideal both for upgrading unmanaged networks and for extending fully managed networks.

The D-Link NetDefend SecureNetwork Firewall/VPN Products easy-to-deploy VPN and firewall solutions designed for enterprise and small to medium businesses that demand superior performance and security. D-Link NetDefend Firewall and VPN products provide integrated Network Address Translation (NAT), SPI Firewall, advanced content filtering features, IDS protection, bandwidth management, as well as Virtual Private Network (VPN) support. The family of NetDefend SecureNetwork hardware firewalls includes a trusted LAN port, a WAN port that supports virtually all WAN firewall connection types, and an independent DMZ port to support local servers such as e-mail, Web, and FTP.

Available in desktop and rack mountable models, the D-Link NetDefend SecureNetwork Firewall/VPN Products provide several flexible firewall features to manage, monitor, and maintain a healthy and secure network. Some network management features include: Remote management, Bandwidth Control Policies, URL/Keyword Blocking, Access Policies, and SNMP. For network monitoring, the D-Link NetDefend SecureNetwork Firewall/VPN Products support e-mail alerts, system log, consistency checks, and real-time statistics. These features along with a firmware backup function provide and maintain maximum network performance and security.

For optimal VPN configuration, the D-Link NetDefend SecureNetwork Firewall/VPN Products have both an integrated IPSec VPN Client and Server to support almost any required VPN policy. This high-end appliance has a hardware VPN engine to support and manage multiple VPN connections. The D-Link NetDefend SecureNetwork Firewall/VPN Products can support IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocol pass-through traffic as well. Advanced VPN configuration options include: AES/DES/3DES encryption, Manual or IKE/ISAKMP key management, Quick/Main/Aggressive Negotiation modes, and VPN authentication support using either an RADIUS server or the internal database.

Based on D-Link's award-wining SecuriCam family of Internet Cameras, D-Link will be exhibiting the newest in Internet security cameras with the D-Link SecuriCam Internet Camera with 10X Optical/Digital Zoom (DCS-6620G). With features such as Pan and Tilt, 10X optical and digital zoom, a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) processor and fine ground glass lens and complete remote control capability, the 802.11g wireless SecuriCam Internet Cameras can produce live, high-quality streaming video accessible from a web browser anywhere in the world. The new D-Link SecuriCam Internet Cameras feature advanced CCD sensor technology twice the size of the original and a glass lens to deliver clear, crisp 640 x 480 resolution images even in areas of low light.

Along with this new innovation on IP camera technology, the D-Link SecuriCam Internet Camera Line features a wire range of visual and auditory security cameras to fit multiple applications, including static wall mounted cameras, audio capabilities, wired and wireless deployment and two-way communication.

The D-Link Network Services Program delivers world-class services, including 24x7 Four-Hour Onsite Support or 9x5 Next Business Day Onsite Support, 9x5 Next Business Day Advanced Hardware Replacement Support, and 24x7x365 Help Desk Support to businesses through a robust program tiered to meet the individual company needs. Available in a variety of service plans, coverage options and pricing plans, the D-Link Network Services Program allows businesses to mix and match options from to fit specific needs.

The D-Link Business Solutions Partner Program offers essential partner benefits and services that include tiered pricing from distributors, additional discounts on D-Link Business Class products, priority field support for D-Link Business Class products, priority 24/7 Technical Support services, 24-hour product replacement service, competitive bid desk services, a free three-month demo trial period on selected business networking products (limited time offer), lifetime warranty services, and special reseller-only promotions. VAR partners interesting in becoming new D-Link Business Solutions Partners can sign up by calling 1-888-DLINKSI (354-6574).