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D4D Technologies is a high tech medical device company offering state-of-the-art 3D digitizing applications that take the dental profession to a higher level of productivity, patient comfort and convenience with its E4D Dentist CAD/CAM restorative system. This cutting edge technology enables dentists to scan, design and mill a permanent crown for patients in about an hour, without the need for outside lab work and multiple appointments.

The Challenge

Nobody likes to spend any more time than necessary in the dentist’s chair but having to wait days for a crown is cruel punishment. D4D Technologies, based in the Dallas area, provides state of the art 3D dental imaging system that offers dentists and their patients the convenience of creating permanent crown on demand. This innovative system employs lasers, custom optics, 3D rendering, real-time computing and robotics. It is being utilized by dental practices worldwide, including in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and will be launched in Europe.

E4D system consists of three elements. First, a mobile device with an intraoral scanner (IOD) presents the treatment room. The IOD is an included high-speed computer with proprietary software and a 17 LCD. The dentist uses a tool to draw around a crown preparation necessary to create accurate, real-time digital later for optimum fit.

Next, the digital image of the tooth is sent wirelessly and securely to the job server – a desktop computer that computes a tool path from the scanned data. Finally, the tool path data file is transferred to a milling unit that interprets the image and mills the crown.

The critical link is the wireless connection between the IOD and the job server. A dental office typically has a lot of digital “noise” including electronic equipment, physical obstructions and other interference that can hamper the signal and slow or stop communications. Dentists prefer the IOD unit to be wireless so it can easily be moved throughout the office. D4D requires a powerful, yet reliable wireless solution to assure the system runs smoothly and without interference.

The Solution

“You can design a beautiful tooth, but if you can’t get it to the job server the whole process is moot,” said Mark Lazarow, IT manager of D4D Technologies. Mark consulted with Jeff Romick, Vice President of HBR Technologies, a D-Link reseller also in the Dallas area that specializes in security, mobility and healthcare solutions.

D4D Technologies and HBR Technologies partnered with D-Link to perform a rigorous test of their secure wireless products. “We opted for the D-Link® DIR-655 Xtreme N® Gigabit Router with three antennae because it had better reception, data transmission and failure rate. We paired it with the DWA-160 Extreme N Duo adapter,” he said. “Now the system can handle large file sizes in a complex environment that has a lot of transmission noise. Plus it provides complete security and meets HIPPA (patient privacy) requirements.”

Another key component of the D4D imaging system is providing outstanding customer support. It is critical for the company to be able to access its dentist’s computer via the Internet to monitor in real-time and troubleshoot problems. “We needed a router that would maintain a signal and be reliable so we can access our customer’s computers at any time,” Lazarow said.

“The D-Link routers provide us with a more reliable signal and the transmission speeds are three to four times faster than before,” he said, adding that they have deployed more than 700 D-Link router/adapter combos in dental offices worldwide.

“You just can’t mess around when you have a patient in the chair. You have to be efficient,” said Lazarow. “D-Link helps let our dentists do that.”

Tags: 3D, D-Link, D4D, DIR-655, DWA-160, HBR, IOD, Solution

Cymphonix®, a leader in Secure Web Gateway solutions, today announced a collaboration with D-Link®, the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking, to combine Cymphonix XLi™ technology with the D-Link® Wishfi™ product line to enhance highly-targeted advertising for hospitality and visitor-based networks. Wishfi is a pioneer of intelligent and targeted information delivery methods designed to offer tailored, revenue-generating content messaging and advertising for hospitality and visitor-based networks environments such as hotel franchise locations, coffee shops, cafés, or restaurants, and executive office suites.

What makes it so attractive to the hospitality and visitor Wishfi networks is the ability to create value through targeted information for people in the micro-network to create, said Nick Tidd, president of D-Link North America. Cymphonix XLi unique technology increases our visibility in road traffic converging Internet to further improve the accuracy of Wishfi. We look forward to strengthening the value proposition and offer our customers more ways Wishfi to their Internet services through our partnership with Cymphonix make money.

As users in hospitality or visitor-based networks log into the Internet, D-Link’s Wishfi MediaSpace serves targeted information as part of the browser window. Information displayed ranges from sponsored advertisements to targeted internal messaging. Cymphonix XLi™ OS sits in-line with the browser traffic and is “content-aware,” enabling a very precise match of sponsored information to the interest of the user.

D-Link offers a media room Wishfi innovative solution that offers not only entertainment and network operators for the visitors to a new source of revenue basis, but also creates an important value added service, said Brent Nixon, Cymphonix President and CEO. Cymphonix enables D-Link Media Space Wishfi deliver targeted advertising to users of our XLi OS, which provides complete visibility into all Web content. We are very pleased with D-Link-cutting initiative increases the work efficiency of the message.

About D-Link

D-Link is the world leader in connectivity for small, medium and large businesses. The company continues to strive for excellence which, as an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications for the digital home, Small Office / Home Office (SOHO) and small and medium enterprises (SMB) Working Group for the enterprise and service provider environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link a dominant market participant and Leader Price / Performance in Networks and communication.

About Cymphonix

Cymphonix Corporation uses award-winning Secure Web Gateway technology to help organizations cut the time, effort and cost of controlling converged Internet traffic. By providing unmatched visibility and control, Cymphonix can shape, filter, manage and report on network connections for one site or 100+ sites. For more information go to www.cymphonix.com/d-link-wishfi.html.

Tags: Cymphonix, D-Link, hospitalit, Solution, Wishfi

D-Link DGL-4300 overview:

Packed with features, the DGL-4300 Wireless G Gaming Router comes with D-Link’s award-winning GameFuel® Technology so you can prioritize gaming traffic. Lag is a thing of the past.

Networking Evolved

Push the limits of basic networking technology and experience the evolution in networking. Wirelessly share broadband Internet, boost network performance, stay competitive in your online games with D-Link’s new cutting-edge GamerLounge™ Wireless 108G Gaming Router, powered by GameFuel™ Priority Technology.

Fit for the True Online Gamer

• Introducing GameFuel™ Priority Technology designed to provide the uninterrupted and latency-free gaming experience serious online gamers expect
• Customized with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configuration and performance
• Unparalleled 802.11g wireless performance
• Designed for the Gamers Network

Fit for the True Online Gamer

• Introducing GameFuel™ Priority Technology designed to provide the uninterrupted and latency-free gaming experience serious online gamers expect
• Customized with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configuration and performance
• Unparalleled 802.11g wireless performance
• Designed for the Gamers Network

Cutting-Edge Technology For Today and Tomorrow’s Gamers Network

• GameFuel™ Priority powered platform reduces latency and boosts network efficiency and performance
• Intelligently manages and automatically prioritizes network traffic to better execute bandwidth-sensitive applications including VoIP and multimedia applications
• Enhanced wireless technology for optimal range and connectivity – up to 108Mbps^*
• High-Performance CPU to support thousands of concurrent connections – ideal for P2P applications and multiplayer interactivity
• Enables multi-tasking between other applications without degradation in game connection
• Pre-configured ports to accommodate up to 256 policies for games and applications
• Customizable settings to add or modify new applications or game configurations
• Firmware upgrade notification feature keeps your new
  D-Link Gaming Router up to date 

Intimidation Never Looked This Good

• One Fast Ethernet 10/100 WAN port which supports virtually all broadband Internet connections
• Four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing LAN ports
• 5dBi high-gain antenna for exceptional wireless signal coverage
• Fine-tuned web GUI enhancements for seamless device management

Play Your Games, Protect Your Network

• Protect your wireless data with support for both Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• Integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall help protect against hackers, wardrivers, and other unauthorized users
• Create versatile Access Control policies to control network access based on time, date, websites, and/or applications
• Disable SSID Broadcast and MAC Filtering features protect against unauthorized access from your wireless network

• Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through to create a secure connection to office networks

User Reviews:

Playing an online FPS game through a busy wireless router is like entering a Corolla in the Indy 500: there just isn’t enough speed to win. If you face this unfortunate reality, D-Link wants to pimp your Wi-Fi ride with its new DGL-4300 wireless 108G gaming router. The device includes a GameFuel mode that puts data packets from games, teleconferencing, VoIP, and other high-bandwidth apps at the front of the wireless-transmission line, ushering them through the router faster than other data. The DGL-4300 also offers perks such as four Gigabit Ethernet ports; an adjustable, 5dBi high-gain antenna; WPA security; and an SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall. But at about $150, the device costs nearly twice as much as other Wi-Fi routers, such as the Linksys WRT54GS, which offer comparable performance when used solely for gameplay. So unless your router really is jammed with other traffic, hold off on the DGL-4300 until its next generation, which will no doubt support MIMO technology.

The slick, black DGL-4300 has seven blue status lights on the front that indicate when the power, WAN, WLAN, and four Gigabit LAN ports are working properly. The removable 5dBi antenna on the back edge bends and rotates 90 and 360 degrees, respectively, which helps you optimally position the antenna. In other efforts to help you position the router just right, D-Link ships the device with four handy rubber feet for lying flat, two snap-on rubber legs for vertical placement, and brackets for wall hanging.

The DGL-4300’s browser-based configuration tool is also slick. The tool’s smooth blue, orange, and black graphics and well-organized tabs are a nice touch. When you initially log in to the D-Link tool, it presents you with two helpful wizards for connecting to the Internet and specifying your wireless security settings. Or you can skip the wizards and alter all of the DGL-4300’s settings manually, determining features such as the device’s SSID, WEP and WPA security levels, acceptable MAC addresses, and DMZ assignments. Parents who want to limit their kids’ computing activities can also use the tool to block access to certain Web sites and games at specific times. At press time, D-Link also posted a new firmware upgrade with a few potentially intriguing features, such as Xbox Live certification, which allegedly helps to limit ICMP, and the ability to test virtual server settings via a LAN connection, which may help those attempting to establish their own game servers.

User none93 said:

Pros: Reliable router with many firmware features.

Cons: little high priced, but it has come down some

Summary: This is the best router I have owned. Many other people have said this also about this router (in reviews posted on other sites).

It’s not fair for cnet to give this router a negative because its doesn’t have “mimo”. Especially considering since MIMO isn’t even a standard, and won’t be a standard for a long time.

The wireless range on this router is just as good or better than my Linksys WRT54G. And it has many more firmware options than the Linksys does.

The log file is detailed, and holds many entires (over 350 lines).

The many settings in the firmware, large log file, and reliability are what sold me on this router. The chipset inside is designed by Ubicom, and the chipset itself is designed specifically for QOS.

This router also has super bright blue LED lights. They will light up your room at night.

User Ravensblood said:

Pros: Setup is a snap, looks sharp, well built, packet prioritization in firmware for enhanced gaming.

Cons: A little on the expensive side, is a few years old.

Summary: I picked up one of these late last year to replace our aging Netgear wireless router. I’d finally picked up a laptop that could handle online gaming, but every time I’d try to play World of Warcraft with the Netgear, it would lock up and the entire home network would lose internet access. I did a lot of shopping and finally settled on this D-Link router which I ordered online. It’s a sharp looking piece of tech that doesn’t look out of place next to the television (since that’s where the cable hookup and cable modem are), and setup was flawless and quick. I tend to do a lot of downloading in the background when playing online games, so having the packet prioritization is awesome. This means that my gaming packets get traffic priority over the other packets on the network which results in nice, low pings.

I have an old Dell Laptop from a few years ago with wireless, and my new Thinkpad has an IBM wireless adpater and both of them have been able to connect to this router with no problems. My Nintendo DS Lite also was able to connect with hardly any effort at all. We have four desktops (connecting wired through two hubs), three laptops (connecting wirelessly), and two occasional Nintendo DSes connecting through this thing, and we’ve never had a problem. It gets the job done.

Tags: DGL-4300, gaming router, Online Gamer, user reviews, WRT54G

D-Link DIR-601 Wireless N 150 Home Router – wireless router overview:

D-Link introduces the Wireless N 150 Home Router (DIR-601), which delivers high performance end-to-end wireless connectivity based on Wireless N technology. The DIR-601 provides better wireless coverage and improved speeds over previous-generation Wireless G*. Upgrading your home network to Wireless N 150 provides an excellent solution for experiencing better wireless performance while sharing a broadband Internet connection with multiple computers over a secure wireless network.

ENHANCED WIRELESS RANGE

Utilizing the benefits of Wireless N technology, the DIR-601 performs faster file transfers and farther coverage enabling greater wireless signals across your home. Not only does the DIR-601 extend your wireless range, it also works with your existing Wireless G devices.

EASY TO SET UP

The D-Link DIR-601 makes it easy to set up your wireless network in your home or office without professional installation. The DIR-601 includes an Installation Wizard CD-ROM, which walks you through the easy step-by-step installation process to set up your wireless network and Internet connection in minutes. Once the setup process is complete, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, media, and more.

WHAT D-Link DIR-601 DOES

Create a wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with computers, game consoles, and media players with greater distances and coverage across your home than previous-generation Wireless G technology*.

CONSERVES ENERGY

• Automatically powers down ports that have no link
• Budgets power output for different Ethernet cable lengths
• Includes wireless LAN scheduling, which can shut down your wireless network when not in use for further power savings

• Reduces energy consumption by using an Energy Star® qualified power adapter

User Reviews

1.User bdog2000 said:

Pros: good connection, easy to install,price

Cons: no dual band connection

Summary: I use this for my PS3 and laptop it gives good connection and is easy to use

2.shoeson333 said:

Pros: nothing that i can see of

Cons: everything

Summary: i bought this and regret it all my life. the connection drops frequently. i wasted my phone minutes calling the d-link guys n it seems that whatever they do it doesn’t work. plz learn from me ppl dont repeat my mistake.

Tags: DIR-601, Reviews, wireless router

For D-Link DI-514, DI-524, DI-604, DI-614+, DI-624, DI-704P (rev. B & C), DI-704UP, DI-707P, DI-714P+, DI-754, DI-764, DI-774, and DI-784:

You can stealth ports on any D-Link router by forwarding traffic for a particular port to an invalid IP on your LAN.

For example, if you want to stealth port 125, go to the Virtual Server from the web management on your router and map port 113 to 192.168.0.250, or another IP address not in use on your local network.

Note: When stealthing port 113, certain programs like Mirc and ICQ may not work.

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default).

Step 2: Click on Advanced on top and then click Virtual Server on the left side.

Step 3: Make a new entry:

• Click Enabled
• Enter name (stealth113)
• For Private IP, enter an IP address not on your network (ie 192.168.0.250)
• Select TCP for Protocol Type
• Enter 113 for both Private and Public Ports
• Select Always
• Click Apply and then Continue to save changes.

Tags: D-Link Router, di-524, DI-604, DI-624, DI-704P, stealth port