D-Link announced today a “green” line of Wi-Fi routers to their Xtreme NT line of wireless routers. According to D-Link, they reduce power consumption by 40 percent without sacrificing performance.
The new routers automatically detect link status and network cable length, then adjusts power accordingly.
They also feature Wi-Fi scheduling that allows customers to easily program when the Wi-Fi radio signals are turned on and off to further save energy consumption. It provides a user-selectable radio shutdown option that’s adjustable by day and start/end times.
D-Link’s new routers include the Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655), Xtreme N Duo Media Router (DIR-855), and the D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (DGL-4500).
They are certified to be safe from hazardous materials and are made of recycled materials that could be disposed of properly. Apart from the Green upgrade, these routers also support IPv6, for a much larger address space in allocating addresses and routing traffic.
The D-Link DIR-655, DIR-855 and DGL-4500 are all available now or at the company’s online store, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $149.99 for the DIR-655, $359.99 for the DIR-855 and $239.99 for the DGL-4500.
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