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Gadget Gal's daily deals: SanDisk Sansa MP3 player, Soundmatters MainStage HD theater console, D-Link network storage enclosure

A 1 GB SanDkisk Sansa MP3 player, a Soundmatters MainStage HD theater console, and a D-Link network storage enclosure. Here are your daily deals for Thursday, April 30, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Woot's deal today is the Soundmatters MainStage HD Theater...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Sandisk Sansa, Console, SanDisk Corp., Network, MP3 Player, Storage, Network Storage, Woot, Home Networking, Flash Memory, Networking, Personal Technology, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-04-30

Netgear, D-Link roll out coax-Ethernet adapter kits to network your home theater

For those of you skeptical of using powerline technology to connect your network-ready home theater devices to your home network when you don't have nearby Ethernet ports, there's another option: using a coaxial-cable-to-Ethernet solution like Netgear's new MoCA Coax-Ethernet Adapter Kit (MCAB1001) or D-Link's new HD MediaBridge Starter...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Home Theater, Network, Adapter, NetGear, Powerline, Home Entertainment, Home Networking, Cable, Network Technology, Personal Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-04-23

The Dirty Secret Behind the UTM: What Security Vendors Don't Want You to Know

Until the late 1990s, network security threats were predominantly written by programmers seeking notoriety, or those who just wanted to test their skills and have some fun, at the expense of other computer users. As a result, early threats were limited in scope and capabilities, and were easily thwarted using...

Tags: Network, Network Security, NetGear, Home Networking, Asset Management, E-mail, Security, Networking, Personal Technology, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Online Communications

White papers 2009-04-17

Cost-Effective Support Services for Maintaining Network Uptime and Employee Productivity

Companies of every shape and size rely on their IT infrastructure to maintain business value, keep operations flowing and satisfy customers. Networks drive communication, process and profits. Even small companies invest significant sums of money in networking equipment. Affordable D-Link Support Services and D-Link hardware help companies minimize the risks...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Support Services, Uptime, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

White papers 2009-03-01

Tax Refund Special: Home networking

You'd have to be pretty hardcore about networking to drop a $2,500 tax refund completely on your home network, but you can do it if you really try. Here's how you can put together a great networking setup with a supersized budget. Router...

Tags: USB Port, NAS, Router, Network, Home Networking, Internet Radio, Tax, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Networking, Storage, Hardware, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-02-12

High School Networking Class Builds Virtual Computing Grid From Old Computers With D-Link DES-3526 Switch

The Abington Senior High School networking course found some unique networking challenges within their Cisco network that could be solved with a new switch and a grid computing configuration. For the purposes here, "Grid computing," describes a cluster of computers connected via Ethernet, which share resources to perform large tasks....

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Grid Computing, Grid, Computer, Home Networking, Ethernet, Cloud Computing, Network Technology, Utility Computing, It Management, Networking, Personal Technology, It service Management

Case studies 2009-02-02

NETGEAR In-The-Cloud Distributed SpamAnalysis Technology: Network Based Protection Against Email-Borne Threats

Over the past few years, email has emerged as the primary vector for an array of computer threats such as spam, viruses, Trojans, and phishing attacks. With the capability to mass-mail on a global scale, attackers broadcast an average of 40,000 computer security threats each day ? 15 million each...

Tags: Network, Threat, NetGear, Computer, Productivity, Help Desk, Home Networking, Cyberthreats, Call Centers, Security, Viruses And Worms, It Operations, Networking, Personal Technology

White papers 2009-01-13

D-Link Case Study: St. Mary's Parish School

St. Mary's Parish School knew it needed a network that was both fast and reliable for sharing Internet, e-mail, files, printers, and other school resources. After several meetings with staff members and the school advisory board, St. Mary's called upon a network installer by trade who is heavily involved with...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Wireless Network, Wireless, Home Networking, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2009-01-01

D-Link Case Study: Comfort Inn

With more than 1,934 locations in the United States, Comfort Inn is one of America's most popular hotel chains. Comfort Inn had Internet broadband connection, but the problem they were facing was that they needed help setting up a network for their guests. After the Comfort Inn Managers discussed the...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2009-01-01

The Salvation Army Wonderland Camp

The Salvation Army Wonderland Camp and Conference Center located at Camp Lake, Wisconsin is the oldest continuing Salvation Army camp in the United States. Realizing the efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of ever-advancing computer networking technology, The Salvation Army's IT Director, decided it was time to take action and bring the...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Computer Networking, Computer, Home Networking, Productivity, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2009-01-01

Network Infrastructure Enhancement Solutions for Uncertain Economic Times: Smart Choices Help Improve Efficiency While Managing Costs

Businesses are facing economic challenges and need to find ways to make smarter choices while cutting costs. Many small and medium sized companies are finding innovative ways to upgrade and enhance their IT infrastructures for critical, profit-center activities even though budgets are tight. Some are even cutting costs by swapping...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Economic Times, Network Infrastructure, Network, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

White papers 2008-12-01

Black Friday deals on wireless networking gear

Deals on routers aren't going to be drawing the early-morning crowds to stores on Black Friday, but that doesn't mean you can't find them. Now that everyone's ads have leaked to the Internet, here are some of the specials you can expect if you're looking to upgrade your network (or...

Tags: Router, Network, IEEE 802.11g, Draft-N, Wireless Networking, NetGear, Routers & Switches, Home Networking, Network Technology, Networking, Wireless, Personal Technology, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2008-11-24

Protect Networks From Non-Compliant Remote Computers With D-Link Switches and Microsoft Network Access Protection (NAP)

As more and more users work from the road, at home and at Wi-Fi hotspots within the community, tainted clients are routinely infiltrating hardened local networks. Corporate users, for example, pick up viruses and fail to install patches while working remotely. They return to the LAN and authenticate, often exposing...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Microsoft Corp., Computer, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

White papers 2008-08-01

Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi router delivers dual bands, simultaneously

If you’re the type who likes to wirelessly stream HD video from your PC to your TV, or if you live in a densely populated environment that’s packed with interference in the 2.4GHz range, listen up. Linksys has unveiled a dual-band Draft N Wi-Fi...

Tags: Router, Network, Wi-Fi Router, Linksys Inc., Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi Router, WRT610N, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie

Blog posts 2008-07-02

Bonnaroo Music Festival Launches "Instant Network" and Meets iPod Wi-Fi User Demands With Rugged, Energy-Saving D-Link Networking Gear

When one puts on the biggest, most popular festival in United States, there are some challenges. The Bonnaroo Festival is essentially an instant population of 80,000 that materializes over night. The site becomes the 6th largest city in Tennessee during the show. The instant population needs sewage, water, electricity, phones...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Networking Gear, Apple iPod, Network, Wi-Fi, Bonnaroo Festival, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2008-07-02

Construction Services Firm Solves Connectivity and Large File Printing Issues With D-Link Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches

The old network at John H. Myers and Son was causing trouble for suppliers, employees and, more importantly, customers. Their low-end routers could not keep up with growing business demands. Blueprints and design images frequently scanned at 50+MB. In addition, the company was looking for a better support relationship with...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Layer 2, Layer 3, Network, Construction Service, Printing, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2008-06-30

D-Link introduces ethernet-to-coax kit that uses your home's existing wiring

Using the existing wiring of your home is a hot topic here on this blog, and it seems like D-Link's new product might make it a bit easier. This morning, networking company D-Link introduced a Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit that taps into existing coaxial wiring throughout the...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Adapter, Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-05-28

Pittsburgh Theology School Solves Wireless AP Centralized Management Issue With D-Link Wireless Networking Solution

Like many educational institutions with limited budgets, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary needed a wireless networking solution that would not require a big budget outlay. Their existing wireless Internet access failed to cover important areas like their library, classrooms and meeting areas across the campus. What they wanted were wireless Access Points...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Associated Press, Network, Wireless Networking, Wireless, Home Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2008-05-27

New D-Link Network Helps Stone Computers Meet Rising Customer Demand Whilst Delivering an Improved Level of Service

Stone, a D-Link reseller for a number of years, had previously used a D-Link 6000 chassis switch as part of its network backbone, together with a number of hubs and switches around its Stone HQ. To support the new system, it needed Layer 3 switching and VLAN capability so phone...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Network, Computer, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2008-05-19

Network Video Recorders

As digital video recording capabilities improve, the systems that control cameras and store video have lagged behind. Fortunately, new hardware solutions designed specifically for the latest generation of powerful IP cameras help organizations stream, store, manage, control, search and archive video. They're called Network Video Recorders or NVR5. These systems...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Video Recorder, Digital Video Recording, Recorder, Network, Camera, DVR, Digital Video, Home Networking, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Networking

White papers 2008-03-01