D-Link(R) 802.11n-Based Notebook Adapter Receives Tropos Networks(R) TMCX Approval for Metro Mesh Networks

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link, the end-to-end provider of computer networking solutions for consumers and business, today announced its Xtreme N(TM) Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) has met the Tropos Metro Compliant Extensions (TMCX) specification that enables Wi-Fi clients to optimize performance on metro-scale mesh networks.

Tropos(R) Networks, with more than 500 customer networks deployed worldwide, is a market leader in wireless mesh network systems.

According to Saar Gillai, vice president of engineering and product management for Tropos, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., "D-Link's adapter is the only one of its kind that worked straight out of the box to meet our high standards without any modifications. It is now officially compliant with the demanding criteria for our TMCX program, and provides superior performance when used in Tropos MetroMesh(TM) networks."

Unlike conventional Wi-Fi hot spots that serve a few people in relatively close proximity, Gillai said, metro-scale Wi-Fi is a different story. "It offers broadband coverage for thousands of widely varying fixed and mobile clients over tens, or even hundreds, of square miles in outdoor environments that are dense or barren, hilly or flat, and contain streets that are crooked or straight. There is no such thing as a 'standard' Wi-Fi client -- signal strength varies on different clients making the user experience variable, even from the same location, depending upon the client device being used."

And, he added, "that is why it is critically important that metro-scale Wi-Fi network client connections be highly reliable."

Tom Paterniti, vice president of business development and partnership programs for D-Link Systems, Inc. in Fountain Valley, Calif., said: "We are proud of the fact that Tropos, a recognized leader in developing metro-scale wireless mesh networks, is now a member of our high-quality family of partners. We also are very proud that our adapters will now be highlighted as part of Tropos' Solutions Partner program."

The DWA-652, powered by the latest Draft 802.11n wireless technology, is designed for multiple bandwidth-intensive applications, including mesh networks, in homes and offices and wherever laptop users have access to Internet connections. It enables users to simultaneously make or receive Internet phone calls (VoIP), surf the Web, transfer files and stream high-definition (HD) media.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company is an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice, data and video communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market. D-Link Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, Calif., 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714) 885-6000; FAX (866) 743-4905; Internet http://www.dlink.com.

About Tropos Networks, Inc.

Tropos Networks is the market leader in delivering metro-scale wireless mesh network systems. The company's systems have been selected to unwire more major league cities than all competitors combined and are installed in 30 countries. That patented Tropos MetroMesh(TM) architecture delivers the ultimate scalability, high capacity at low cost and great user experience demanded by carriers, municipalities and network users. Tropos Networks' unique expertise includes high-performance mesh software development, mesh RF engineering, metro-scale network planning, deployment and optimization, and navigating the municipal approval process. Tropos Networks is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, please visit http://www.tropos.com, call 408-331-6800 or write to info@tropos.com.

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