D-Link DES-3226 Release Note

July 2002 >>>>>>>>>>NEW D-LINK PRODUCTS<<<<<<<<<< NEW AND POWERFUL SWITCHES HIGHLIGHT D-LINK’S JULY PRODUCT RELEASES D-Link is pleased to announce the arrival of three new switches to complement our already robust line of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit switch products. New products include an entry-level Gigabit Switch, a Managed Layer 2 Gigabit Switch and a new version of our Layer 2 stackable 10/100 Switch. See below for details…. DGS-1004T - Introducing the D-Link GigaExpress™ DGS-1004T, a 4-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch delivering power and speed when you need it most. Ideal for office, workgroup or creative production environments that need to quickly transfer large, bandwidth intensive files like graphics, CGI, CAD or video, the DGS- 1004T is a workhorse switch that’s at home no matter what operating systems are in play —Windows, Macintosh, Unix, or Linux. Intelligent auto-negotiation and auto- sensing at each port makes the DGS- 1004T a plug-and-play solution for any Gigabit application. DGS-3224TG – The DGS-3224TG is a high performance managed Layer 2 Gigabit switch that provides an ideal solution for Enterprise Gigabit applications. With (20) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports and (4) Open GBIC-Based ports, the DGS-3224TG is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding departmental and enterprise connectivity applications. The DGS-3224TG supports full duplex wire-speed forwarding, 32,000 MAC addresses and the ability to prioritize traffic into (4) priority queues. The DGS-3224TG can be used as a cost effective Gigabit wiring closet solution or a high performance backbone aggregation device. DES-3226S - D-Link’s DES-3226S is a high-performance, managed, stackable Layer 2 Switch that provides an ideal solution for workgroups and departments. The DES-3226S has (24) 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports with support for optional GBIC modules for fast connection speeds and flexibility. The DES-3226S can manage up to 6 units with a single IP address. >>>>>>>>>>PRICING UPDATES<<<<<<<<<< NEW D-LINK SWITCHES ARE NOT ONLY FEATURE-RICH BUT ARE AFFORDABLY PRICED The price port on the new D-Link switches is extremely competitive and is sure to provide businesses choosing to upgrade their network a solid return on investment. See below for details… D-Link Part # Description MSRP DGS-1004T 4-Port 10/100/100 Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch $349.99 DGS-3224TG 20-Port Managed, Layer 2 Gigabit Copper Switch w/ 4 GBIC ports $3,499.99 DES-3226S Stackable Managed (24-Port 10/100 Stackable Managed Switch + Optional GigE, Stackable up to 6 units $799.99 D-LINK DROPS THE PRICE ON AWARD WINNING 802.11a WIRELESS NETWORKING SOLUTIONS In an effort to keep up with changes in the market, D-Link has reduced the price on our entire line of 802.11a Wireless Networking solutions including the DWL-5000AP – a CRN Editor’s Choice Award Winner – along with other key products effective July 1, 2002. D-Link UpLink Newsletter 1 July 2002

$20.00 DWL-A650 5Ghz Wireless PCI Adapter, 802.11a $14.00 DWL-5000AP 5Ghz Wireless Access Point, 802.11a $30.00 DSS-16+ 16-Port 10/100 Switch $20.00 DMP-HD610 Roq-it Portable MP3 Player w/10GB Hard Drive $25.00 >>>>>>>>>>DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS<<<<<<<<<< KEEP UP-TO-DATE ON CURRENT D-LINK PRODUCTS In an ongoing effort to provide our partners and customers with the most current networking solutions, D- Link has discontinued the following products (includes recommended replacement products): D-Link Part # Description Recommended Replacement DCF-650W/K Wireless CompactFlash Adapter (Type II) + PC Card Adapter DCF-660W DCM-100 Cable Modem Ethernet, DOCSIS 1.0 DCM-200 DE-220PCT Ethernet ISA NIC Combo RJ-45/BNC N/A DFE-570TX 10/100 Ethernet PCI 4-Port Server NIC DFE-580TX DFE-650TX 10/100 Ethernet PCMCIA 16-bit Notebook Card DFE-670TX DI-714 Wireless Cable/DSL Router, w/4-Port Switch DI-614+ DMP-210 Roq-it USB Portable MP3 Player w/32MB + Smart Media Slot N/A DMP-220 Roq-it USB Portable MP3 Player w/64MB + Smart Media Slot N/A DMP-CD200 MP3/CD Player N/A DWL-1000AP Wireless Access Point, 802.11b DWL-900AP+ DES-5216FX 16-Port Modular Fiber Switch, SNMP, 2 half-size expansion slots 16 SC 100Base-FX N/A DES-5220TF 20-Port Modular Switch, SNMP, 2 half-size expansion slots 8 SC 100-Base-FX, 12 RJ-45 10/100 N/A DES-5224TX 24-Port 10/100 Modular Switch, SNMP, 2 half-size expansion slots N/A DES-5664TX 64-Port 10/100 SNMP Managed Chassis Switch / DES-5600 + 4 DES-5603 16-port 10/100BaseT RJ-45 modules N/A DES-5005 2-Port SC Fiber 100Base-SX Fast Ethernet Module for DES- 5200 (2 FX) N/A DES-5603 16-Port 10/100Mbps-TX RJ-45 1-Slot Option Module DES- 5600 N/A >>>>>>>>>>PROMOTIONS<<<<<<<<<< SAVE ON D-LINK’S POPULAR WIRELESS NETWORKING SOLUTIONS AFTER INSTANT REBATE D-Link continues to provide margin-enhancing incentives through our Distribution Partners. Check out the following instant rebates good through July on several of our key wireless networking products: D-Link Part # Description Instant Rebate DI-704P Cable/DSL Router w/4-Port Switch + Print Server $15.00 DI-713P Wireless Cable/DSL Router w/3-Port Switch + Print Server, 802.11b $20.00 DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter, 802.11b $10.00 DWL-520 Wireless PCI Card, 802.11b $5.00 DWL-650H High-Power Wireless PC Card, 802.11b $10.00 DWL-650 Wireless PC Card, 802.11b $20.00 DWL-1000AP Wireless Access Point, 802.11b $40.00 D-Link UpLink Newsletter 2 July 2002

Through September 30th, resellers can purchase select D- Link products with special demo pricing that offers savings of up to 30% off current distribution pricing! This tremendous offer gives resellers the perfect opportunity to sample D- Link’s brand new AirPlus Wireless Networking Solutions that offer data transfer rates up to 22Mbps and our high-end switching solutions. Discover why top trade publications like PC Magazine have awarded D-Link products their highest honors and save with demo pricing throughout the summer. Some restrictions apply. Contact your Distribution Sales Representative for more information. Special demo pricing is available on the following products: D-Link Part # Description Discount DWL-6000AP 2.4HGz/5Ghz Dual Band Wireless Access Point 20% DWL-5000AP 5GHz Wireless Access Point 802.11a 54Mbps 20% DWL-A650 5GHz Wireless PC Card 802.11a 54Mbps 20% DWL-A520 5GHz Wireless PCI Card 802.11a 54Mbps 20% DWL-614+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Router w/Access Point 802.11b, 22Mbps 30% DWL-900AP+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point 802.11b up to 22Mbps 30% DWL-650+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PC Card, 802.11b, up to 22Mbps 30% DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter, 802.11b, up to 22Mbps 30% DGS-3308FG 6 Port 1000BaseT Managed Layer 3 Switch w/2 Port GBIC 20% DGS-3308TG 6 Port 10/100/1000BaseT Managed Layer 3 Switch w/2 Port GBIC 20% DES-3226 24 Port 10/100 Managed Switch, SNMP, 2 Port Optional Gigabit Module 20% DES-3326 24 Port 10/100 Managed Layer 3 Switch, 2 Port Optional Gigabit Module 20% DES-6000 10/100/1000 8 Open Slot Chassis Switch SNMP Managed (Chassis, CPU, 1 power supply) 20% DGS-1016T 10/100/1000 16-Port Gigabit Switch Rack-mount 20% DGS-1024T 10/100/1000 24-Port Gigabit Switch Rack-mount 20% DSS-24+ 10/100 24-Port Rack-mount Switch w/Slot for Fiber Module 20% DCS-1000W Wireless Internet Camera 802.11b 20% SAVE ON NEW AIRPLUS WIRELESS PRODUCTS WITH D-LINK’S INDEPENDENCE DAY PROMOTION D-Link’s new AirPlus series of high-speed wireless networking products are capable of data transfer rates up to 22Mbps, offer 256-bit WEP encryption for stronger security, and offer easy installation. For a limited-time end users can save up to $20 after mail-in rebate on purchases of the following combinations of AirPlus products: • DI-614+ & DWL-520 - $20 Mail-in Rebate • DI-614+ & DWL-650 - $20 Mail-in Rebate • DWL-900AP+ & DWL-520 - $20 Mail-in Rebate • DWL-900AP+ & DWL-650 - $20 Mail-in Rebate This offer is valid from July 1 through July 14, 2002. END USERS SAVE UP TO $20 ON POPULAR D-LINK PRODUCTS AFTER MAIL-IN REBATE D-Link is pleased to offer several rebate mail-in rebate offers on top-selling products like the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter and DCM-200 Cable Modem. These offers are good through the month of July. 1. Buy a DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter and get $20 via mail-in rebate. 2. Buy a DCM-200 Cable Modem and get $20 via mail-in rebate. D-Link UpLink Newsletter 3 July 2002

For a limited-time end users that purchase the DCS-1000W Wireless Internet Camera (802.11b) receive the DSC-350F Digital Camera free! On it’s own the DCS-1000W is an extremely cool product giving users the ability to remotely monitor your home or office via the Internet through any Java-enabled Web browser and provides built-in 802.11b Wireless Ethernet for connection to a Wireless network. The addition of the DSC-350F Digital Camera with 8MBs of memory and a flash make this a great deal for any digital video enthusiast. >>>>>>>>>>RECENT PRESS AND AWARDS<<<<<<<<<< BUSINESSWEEK CHOOSES D-LINK AS ONE OF THE TOP 100 IT COMPANIES WORLDWIDE D-Link was recently named one of the Top 100 InfoTech companies in the world by BusinessWeek Magazine. After examining the revenues, revenue growth, return on equity, shareholder return and profits, D-Link scored high enough to earn an overall ranking of 100. The magazine commented that it was “thanks to growing demand for its wireless networking equipment in the US,” that propelled D-Link to the 100th spot on the list. BusinessWeek is an authoritative resource that has provided commentary on and in-depth analysis of every facet of the business world for over 70 years. This report is available in the June 24th, 2002, issue of Business Week or online at: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/02_25/B378802it100.htm FORBES RECOMMENDS D-LINK AS A MANUFACTURER OF HOME NETWORKING SYSTEMS In a recent article describing the growth of Wi-Fi networks, D-Link is mentioned as a manufacturer of wireless networking technology. The article goes on to describe how Wi-Fi can be especially useful when setting up a home network and describes D-Link as a manufacturer of “easy-to-use home networking systems.” The article is available online at: http://www.forbes.com/best/2002/0624/webextra.html D-LINK’S NEW AIRPLUS WIRELESS SOLUTIONS ARE PROMINENTLY FEATURED ON CRN.COM CRN (Computer Reseller News) was one of the first media outlets to pick up the announcement of D-Link’s new AirPlus line of products. This article received exposure on the CRN Home Page and included the following quotes: "D-Link Tuesday unveiled a new line of Wi-Fi products for the SOHO/SMB market that the company said will run faster than typical devices based on the 802.11b standard." "Utilizing a collaboration agreement with Texas Instruments, D-Link built its wireless hardware around the TI ACX 100 wireless chip, which can provide up to 22 Mbps throughput..." "All products include 256-bit WEP encryption and MAC address authentication." This CRN Breaking News is available online at: http://www.crn.com/sections/BreakingNews/breakingnews.asp?ArticleID=35665 That’s all for July! For more information on D-Link products visit our Web site at www.dlink.com or contact your D-Link representative at 800-326-1688. D-Link UpLink Newsletter 4 July 2002