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| D-Link Web Smart switch with PoE D-Link, the end to end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today announced that the D-Link WebSmart 24-Port Switch with integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) captured two esteemed Editors' Choice awards from leading I.T. publications. After rigorous testing in both the IT Week and Service Provider Weekly test labs, the D-Link Web Smart Switch (DES-1526) earned strong recommendation from both publications for small to medium businesses looking to deploy a robust and flexible network with key management features found in managed networks at much higher price points. "What we really found impressive and quite easy to operate was the web-based management interface. Administrators have quite a bit of control over each PoE device from the D-Link WebSmart switch and this includes the ability to reboot any device through the web browser, " said Ken Durham, Editor-In-Chief, of IT Week. "We think D-Link has made a serious effort in researching the needs of the switching market for the small to medium business and has come out with a solid switch that delivers the core features desired by the SMB without the need to install and learn a complicated management software utility. This set of features, combined with the aggressive price point, makes this a solid choice for the budget-minded IT decision maker." "We're very pleased with the recognition received by the new WebSmart switch targeted for the small to medium sized business, " said AJ Wang, chief technology officer for D-Link. "This switch is one of many solid offerings in our end-to-end business class switching lineup and the editors' choice awards are further affirmation of D-Link's commitment to provide products with best in breed features, performance, and value to our customers." D-Link Web Smart 24-Port Switch with PoE D-Link Web Smart 24-port Switch with PoE (DES-1526) is an effective solution for small and medium size businesses deploying wireless networks, increasing security, and adding multimedia applications. This all-in-one solution economically integrates Gigabit technology that removes server bottlenecks and speeds up access to the network backbone. The switch also provides Smart management features and Power Over Ethernet to supply power injection into 802.3af compliant devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras. The D-Link Web Smart 24-port Switch with PoE provides Quality of Service (QoS) features that are suitable for today's multimedia applications. Through a Web-based interface, an administrator can set up 802.1Q VLANs to segregate traffic, 802.1P to prioritize mission-critical data such as voice or video packets, and link aggregation to create fat traffic pipelines. The Web Smart Switch also provides network monitoring tools such as port mirroring, SNMP, and basic port statistics. Add that to the 24 10/100BASE-TX ports that support 802.3af PoE protocol and you have a solution that eliminates the need for power rewiring and minimizes the clutter of power supplies and adapters in awkward places such as ceilings or walls. The D-Link Web Smart 24-port Switch with PoE is ideal for today's popular VoIP phones, wireless access points and IP security cameras. Through its Web Smart interface, an administrator can easily hard reboot the attached device by a simple click of a button, facilitating network troubleshooting without physically having to go to where the actual attached device may be located. Price and Availability The D-Link Web Smart 24-port Switch with PoE is available now through authorized reseller and distribution partners at a Manufacturer's Suggested Price MSRP of $999.99 and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and absolutely FREE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Technical Support including firmware updates. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Networking News :: home page |