D-Link Announces ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router Offering Broadband Customers Enhanced Speed and Connectivity Options

D-Link today announced its ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router (DSL-2740B), providing ADSL subscribers the ability to upgrade their existing Wireless G device to a high-performance integrated modem and Wireless N router. Featuring 802.11n wireless technology for increased range and speeds of up to 300 Mbps, the DSL-2740B significantly outperforms previous-generation 802.11g wireless devices, allowing consumers to enjoy streaming multimedia content and VoIP calls over a fast, high-quality wireless connection. "Many current ADSL subscribers suffer from a slow and restricting broadband connection due to their old Wireless G devices," says Eli Gavra, general manager and vice president, Service Providers Business Unit, D-Link North America. "With the new DSL-2740B, users can increase the speed and range of wireless bandwidth in their homes by upgrading their existing broadband connection to a Wireless N device. This upgrade is not only ideal for households that utilize an increased number of wireless devices, but it's also a seamless way for existing customers to easily update their wireless network without any assistance from their Internet Service Provider." The DSL-2740B is backward compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g devices, to ensure compatibility with a wide range of wireless devices. The IPv6-ready DSL-2740B offers several speed and security enhancements to its predecessor IPv4, including Quality of Service (QoS) support, prioritizing high bandwidth activities for seamless streaming, gaming and Internet calling. With IPv6 support, the DSL-2740B enables consumers to future-proof their home networks for the next-generation of the Internet, ensuring connectivity with new wireless devices for years to come. Designed for use with any Internet Service Provider (ISP), the DSL-2740B also features TR-069 Management support – customizable to individual service provider management needs. In addition, for added security support, the DSL-2740B features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and hacker attach logging, inspecting the contents of incoming packets before they are given access and protecting a network against Denial of Service (DoS attacks). Additional features of the DSL-2740B ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router include: IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b compliant Internet transmission of up to 24 Mbps downstream, 3.5Mbps upstream WPA™/WPA2™ and WEP data encryption methods for flexible user access security Four fast Ethernet ports to connect Ethernet-enabled PCs, print servers and other devices IPv6 support enabling consumers to future-proof home and small business networks to ensure connectivity with new wireless devices for years to come Availability and Pricing The ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless N300 Router is now available for a retail price of $79.99 throughout D-Link's North America network of e-tail and retail outlets, and at the company's online store (www.dlinkshop.com).