Gitex ,Dubai October 13, 2003, D-Link, the worldwide leader in manufacturing of networking, broadband and digital electronic technologies, today introduced its compact D-Link Air DP-311P Wireless Print Server, the latest in its family of quality, affordable wireless networking solutions. A one-port wireless print server that plugs directly into a standard parallel-port printer, the DP-311P gives users the ability to share one printer among multiple PCs and laptops. With the D-Link Wireless Print Server, the printer can be placed in the most convenient location for printing documents from networked computers without running cumbersome printer cables throughout the home or small office.
 
Plugging directly to a standard parallel port printer with a Centronics connector, the D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server provides 802.11b wireless connectivity so that documents can be printed from multiple PCs and laptops on the network. For maximum flexibility of network configuration the unit operates in either infrastructure or ad-hoc mode and multiple DP-311P-enabled printers can be used on the same wireless network.
 
"The new one-port wireless print server adds convenience to the wireless network," said Wilson  C.  Xavier, Business & Support Manager D-Link ME. "Now the printer can be placed anywhere within the wireless network and shared among every user, all without running cables."
 
"Offering 802.11b standard technology at a very affordable price is part of our wireless connectivity stratification strategy that will allow more consumers the opportunity to gain access to wireless connectivity in the digital home," added Xavier.
 
The D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server is an 802.11b compliant device, ensuring compatibility with 802.11b/g standards-based networking devices, and it supports all major network operating systems and protocols. The D-Link DP-311P features integrated 64/128-bit WEP encryption, keeping network trespassers at bay. The user-friendly setup and configuration utilizes a Web browser and includes a Windows-based administrative program for quicker network configuration. The unit also features an external removable antenna for optimum radio reception.
 
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About D-Link
True Networking Pioneer and Hardware Manufacturer Since 1986
D-Link is a worldwide leader and award-winning designer, developer, and true manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, and voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With global manufacturing International Standards Organization ISO 9001, 9002, ISO 14001 Certifications and numerous National Technical Excellence awards earned for R&D and manufacturing, D-Link delivers product excellence, quality, reliability, compatibility, high-performance within standards, and easy installation software, educational materials, and manuals.
 
The company has increased its world-class production capacity to more than a million square feet of manufacturing facilities in six state-of-the-art factories in four countries -- Taiwan, China, India, and the United States. With millions of Ethernet adapters and millions of hub and switch ports manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the network and communications market. D-Link has been profitable every year since its inception in 1986, and continues to grow at a rate that will allow the Company to experience continued prosperity. D-Link sets the standards for market affordability, while focusing on “Building Networks for People.”
 
D-Link Middle East, headquarters is located at
Office 103,
Building#3,
Dubai Internet  City,
Dubai,
U.A.E
T: +971 4 3916480, 
F: +971 4 390881;
e-mail at wxavier@dlink-me.com
 
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