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=Introduction=

Wireless is one of the most common aspects that modern technologies deal with. Whether it be through surveillance, networking, or the like, wireless would be a main feature a product should have to be technologoically advanced, and therefore, successful.

D-Link


D-Link stands for “Data Link”. D-Link is one of the fasted growing companies in its industry. Since 1986, D-Link has defined leading edge and has manufactured products that are easy to use, value priced, and reliable. D-Link is the largest consumer connectivity networking company. It is a true manufacturer of network products with the largest product portfolio of over 500 products for the digital home, SOHO, SMB, and Enterprise.

Networking
D-Link’s tagline “Building Networks for People” was established when the company was founded. It describes the idea and mission to make expensive technologies affordable for the everyday consumer. This would allow many people to realize the benefits that technology can bring. The company strives to empower consumers to share files and data.

Networking in this case is a softer touch of luxury, whereas, everything is connected whether it would be through wireless or cables to enhance the lifestyle. For example, one may upload photos from their PC to their TV wirelessly through the DSM-320RD. The image below describes how one may connect different technologies wirelessly in a household.



DSM-320RD
The MediaLounge DSM-320RD Wireless Media Player (with DVD and Card Reader) is the lastest addition to D-Link's multimedia family of products. The DSM-320RD connects a home entertainment center to an existing network, allowing the individual to wirelessly stream music, photos and videos from the PC to the television and stereo system.

Pros
- Wirelessly stream Music, Photos, and Videos to TV - Listen to Internet Radio and Downloaded Music from Premium Online Services - Progressive Scan DVD Player - Built-in 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader - Sleek style - Remote control - supports different technologies such as HDTV, Radio@AOL, Napster, Rhapsody, Live365.com, and MyKidsTunes.com.

Cons
- Expensive - Since its a new product, it has many bugs and therefore it is hard to fix the problems it faces. - Doesn't support QuickTime or RealPlayer - Streaming video becomes choppy.

Something that may be done to improve this product would be to implement 802.11n instead of 802.11g to fix the quality (of the streaming). This is because it has more bands, and the more the bands, the better it is. This also avoids different interferences one would face from having a band lower than 'n'.

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