Press Release
Easily share your broadband Internet connectivity across multiple computers with the new D-Link Wireless G Access PointLondon, 19 June 2007 – D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today announced the launch of the D-Link Wireless G Access Point (DAP-1160), a highly flexible solution for setting up a wireless network, or for extending the range of an existing wireless network. To further broaden its appeal, the DAP-1160 also incorporates Open Source-based software, dedicated for developers using Linux. The introduction of the DAP-1160 adds to D-Link's already broad range of Wireless G solutions for home and business applications.
The DAP-1160 can be configured to operate as a number of different devices, including an Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users, an AP Client to connect to another Access Point, a Workgroup Bridge to join two wireless workgroups together, and a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all "dead" spots.
Thanks to its online configuration assistant, the DAP-1160 enables users to create a wireless network quickly, and its built-in DHCP client automatically detects IP addresses from clients on the network once it is configured, making the device very simple to use. The DAP-1160 has the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps, and it is also Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client devices. To protect the customers' investment, the DAP-1160 is highly scalable, enabling it to easily accommodate changes as the network expands and develops.
In addition, the DAP-1160 boasts D-Link's advanced wireless security features with 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security to protect networks and wireless data against unauthorised access. The Access Point also provides MAC address filtering and the Disable SSID Broadcast function to limit outsiders' access to home and office networks.
"D-Link products are well known for being easy to set up and to use, and the DAP-1160 is no exception," said Andrew Mulholland, D-Link Marketing Manager, UK and Ireland. "In addition to being easy to use, it is also highly scalable and demonstrates D-Link's understanding of customers' ever-changing network requirements."
Set-up is exceptionally easy thanks to D-Link's Click 'n Connect Wizard, enabling the wireless network to be set up in minutes. It configures the DAP-1160's operation mode, making it easy to add new wireless devices onto the network.
Price and Availability
The DAP-1160 Wireless G Access Point is available now with a suggested retail price of £39.99. Visit www.dlink.co.uk for more information.
