Testing Ensures Compatibility, Reliability and Quality User Experience

Dubai, THE UAE, August 05, 2009 - D-Link Middle East, the leading network solutions provider for consumer and business, today announced eight of its 802.11n routers have passed the Windows 7 Logo testing, qualifying them for the "Compatible with Windows 7" Logo program.

Slated for release in October 2009, Windows 7 is an upcoming version of the Microsoft Windows operating system for use on personal computers. Windows 7 is intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware that are compatible with its predecessor Windows Vista.

The Windows 7 Logo program is designed to help companies develop systems and devices that have been tested to ensure that they meet Microsoft Corp. standards for Windows 7, with the shared goal of improving usability for the customer.

The D-Link® Xtreme N® Wireless Router (DIR-655) was the first router on the market to receive the Windows 7 certification, with more models expected to pass testing soon. The following D-Link® routers have already been tested for compatibility and have qualified to display the Windows 7 logo on their packaging by the end of Q3:

  • DIR-855 Xtreme N® Duo™ Media Router

  • DIR-825 Xtreme N® Dual Band Gigabit Router

  • DIR-655 Xtreme N® Wireless Router

  • DIR-635 RangeBooster N® 650 Router

  • DIR-628 RangeBooster N® Dual Band Router

  • DIR-615 Wireless N Router

  • DIR-600 Wireless 150 Router

  • DGL-4500 Xtreme N® Gaming Router

"Due to the automatic setup and connectivity capabilities built into Windows 7, it's easy to get the most out of your D-Link network. Microsoft, with Windows 7, is looking at the bigger picture of the entire network and not just individual devices. Now, when you start plugging in all your devices, they will be auto-discovered and auto-configured," said Harrison Albert, Regional Sales Director at D-Link Middle East.  "This will help users to realize additional functionality out of their networks and devices, and in the long run, enable us to lower support calls, benefiting both the user and D-Link."

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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. 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: http://www.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@dlink-me.com

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