D-Link DKVM-8E How to use

D-Link UpLink Newsletter
March 2002
>>>>>>>>>>NEW D-LINK PRODUCTS<<<<<<<<<<
D-LINK MARCH RELEASES INCLUDE INNOVATIVE KVM SWITCH AND ANTENNA PRODUCTS
D-Link introduces a versatile 8-Port KVM Switch along with a new antenna to extend the range of D-Link’s
popular Wireless Routers. Read on for details…
DKVM-8E – The D-Link DKVM-8E Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) switch
allows you to take control of 8 different server PCs using just one keyboard,
monitor, and mouse. Eight DKVM-8E switches (banks) can be stacked
together to control up to 64 PCs. This KVM switch utilizes advanced
microprocessor emulation to intelligently manage each KVM port allowing
simultaneous boot-up of all the attached PCs. The on-screen display provides
a friendly interface for naming and selecting a specific PC along with hot-plug,
auto-scan, audible feedback and keyboard "Hot Key’s" make this device
simple to use and manage.
DKVM-CB – To coincide with the release of the DKVM-8E, D-Link is also shipping the DKVM-CB Keyboard,
Video, and Mouse cable as an accessory for our DKVM line of switches.
DWL-R60AT – To extend the range of our popular Wireless Cable/DSL Routers, D-Link is pleased to
announce the DWL-R60AT. The DWL-R60AT is a 6dBi detachable indoor antenna for the D-Link DI-713P
and DI-714.
>>>>>>>>>>PRICING UPDATES<<<<<<<<<<
NEW PRODUCTS, NEW PRICING
Pricing on the new D-Link products shipping in March is as follows:
D-Link
Part # Description MSRP
DKVM-8E 8-Port KVM Rack Mount Switch $299.99
DKVM-CB 6 Ft KVM Cable Male to Male Connectors $19.99
DWL-R60AT 6dBi Detachable Indoor Antenna for the DI-713P &
DI-714 Wireless Cable/DSL Routers
$39.99
PRICING ON D-LINK’S PREMIER ENTERPRISE-CLASS SWITCH HAS BEEN REDUCED
Pricing on D-Link’s DES-6000 Backbone Modular Switch along with the majority of corresponding modules
has been dramatically reduced effective March 4, 2002. Price drop is an approximation, please contact
your distributor for revised pricing.
D-Link
Part # Description
Approx. Price
Drop
DES-6000 10/100/1000 8 Open Slot Chassis Switch SNMP Managed (Chassis,
CPU, 1 power supply)
$188.00
DES-6003 16 Ports 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 Module $436.00
DES-6004 12 Ports 100Base-FX MT-RJ Module $1,284.00
DES-6005 2 Ports 1000Base-SX MT-RJ Gigabit Module $285.00
DES-6006 2 Ports 1000Base-SX SC Gigabit Module $354.00
DES-6007 2 Ports 1000Base-LX SC Gigabit Module $889.00
D-Link UpLink Newsletter 1 February 2002

>>>>>>>>>>DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS<<<<<<<<<<
KEEP UP-TO-DATE ON CURRENT D-LINK PRODUCTS
In an ongoing effort to provide our partners and customers with the most current networking solutions, D-
Link has discontinued the following products (includes recommended replacement products):
D-Link
Part # Description
Recommended
Replacement
DES-5024 24-Port Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch DES-6000
DES-5016 16-port Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch DES-6000
DES-5016TX 16-port Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch DES-6000
DES-5016TF 16-port Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch with Fiber DES-6000
DES-5604 12-port 100Mbps-FX MT-RJ Module DES-6004
DES-5605 4-port 1000Mbps-SX MT-RJ Module DES-6005
DES-5008 1-port SC Fiber 1000Base-SX Module DES-6006
DGE-500SX Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter DGE-550SX
DMP-110 32MB portable MP3 player DMP-210
DMP-120 64MB portable MP3 player DMP-220
DSC-350 Dual-mode Digital Camera VGA Resolution with 8MB Memory DSC-350F
DKVM-8 8-Port KVM Switch DKVM-8E
>>>>>>>>>>PROMOTIONS<<<<<<<<<<
PROMOTIONS ON D-LINK HIGH END SWITCHING SOLUTIONS CONTINUE THROUGH MARCH
D-Link has a complete line of high end switching solutions that include modular, chassis-based switches,
Layer 3 switches, and high-speed gigabit over copper switches. Plus, for a limited-time, D-Link is running
several promotions on our switch line that can save users hundreds of dollars! Additional information on
these promotions follows below.
Buy a D-Link DGS or DES Series Switch, Get a Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty Free!
D-Link is an award-winning developer of networking solutions and our innovative manufacturing process
allows us to bring high quality networking hardware to market at an affordable price. We stand behind our
commitment to quality and are pleased to offer, for a limited time, a free Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty with
the purchase of all our DGS and DES Series switches. The Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty extends the
original product warranty to lifetime and includes benefits like advance hardware replacement, priority
technical support, and convenient access to software and firmware updates.
A sample of the switches that are part of this offer include:
•DES-6000 – 10/100/1000 8 Open Slot Chassis Switch
•DES-3326 - 24-Port 10/100, Layer 3, Managed Switch w/Opt. 2-port GBIC
•DES-3225G – 24-Port 10/100, Standalone, Layer 2, Managed Switch
•DGS-3208TG – 6-Port Copper Gigabit Switch w/2-Port GBIC
Below is a sample of your savings with this special offer:
Part # Description MSRP
DES-6000-LW Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty for DES-6000 $840.00
DES-3326-LW Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty for DES-3326 $840.00
DES-3225G-LW Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty for DES-3325G $378.00
DGS-3208TG-LW Secure-Link Lifetime Warranty for DES-3208TG $982.50
D-Link UpLink Newsletter 2 February 2002

Buy a D-Link DGS-1008T Gigabit Switch, Get a DGE-500T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Free!
The DGS-1008T is a high performance 8-Port 10/10/1000 Gigabit
Switch. Designed as a seamless migration of Ethernet and Fast
Ethernet networks, the DGS-1008T provides gigabit speeds at an
affordable price. Now the DGS-1008T is an even better deal
because for a limited-time, D-Link is pleased to offer the DGE-500T
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Free with purchase.
Part # Description Free Adapter
DGS-1008T 10/10/1000 8-Port Gigabit
Switch
DGE-500T – 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter
Dramatically Increase the Performance Of Your Network With the D-Link Gigabit Bundle
D-Link has several Gigabit Ethernet Solutions designed to meet your need for additional network
bandwidth. We want to provide affordable Gigabit Ethernet solutions so for a limited-time, D-Link is offering
a special Gigabit Bundle providing you three key tools for a high-speed network at one very low price.
The D-Link Gigabit Ethernet Bundle includes:
•DGS-3208TG – 6-Port 1000BASE-T Gigabit Over Copper Layer 2,
Managed Switch w/Optional 2-Port GBIC
•DES-1009G - 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch with 1000Base-T
Copper Uplink
•DGE-500T – 32-bit 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Purchase Two D-Link DES-5224TX Switches For One Low Price – An Estimated Savings of $1299!
The DES-5224TX is a high performance modular switch designed for
departmental connection. This switch offers high density of auto-sensing
10/100 Mbps ports for reliable server connection, and advanced functions
for network management. With 1000 Mbps Gigabit options, the switch
can also connect to high-speed enterprise or campus backbones linking
departments together. D-Link is now providing a perfect opportunity to
upgrade your network infrastructure with two of the D-Link DES-5224TX
switches for the price of one. This special offer can save you over $1200!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF REBATES ON TOP-SELLING D-LINK PRODUCTS
D-Link is continuing to provide our partners with the best offers possible on D-Link products. To help you
sell even more of our Networking and USB products, D-Link is offering mail-in-rebates on several top selling
items during the first quarter of 2002. See the following promotion descriptions for additional information.
D-Link Makes Wireless Networking Affordable
D-Link makes Wireless Networking easy – and affordable! Through March 31, 2002 D-Link is offering mail-
in rebates on our top-selling Wireless Networking products like our Wireless PC Card Adapter, Wireless
USB Adapter, and the innovative Wireless Cable/DSL Router with Print Server. Or save on our Wireless
Access Point – a PC Magazine Editors’ Choice. The rebates on these products follow below:
D-Link Part # Description Mail-in Rebate
DWL-650 Wireless PC Card Adapter $10.00
DWL-500 Wireless PC Card w/ PCI Adapter $10.00
DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter – NEW! $10.00
DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter $10.00
DWL-1000AP Wireless Access Point $20.00
DI-713P Wireless Cable/DSL Router w/Print Server $20.00
D-Link UpLink Newsletter 3 February 2002

Share a Broadband Connection, Get $20
D-Link is pleased to offer a $20 Mail-in rebate on two of our popular Residential Gateway products (DI-704
and DI-704P). These products meet the needs of a growing number of users that want to share a
Broadband connection as well as provide a secure connection to the Internet. The rebates on these
products follow below:
D-Link Part # Description Mail-in Rebate
DI-704 Cable/DSL Router w/4-port Switch $20.00
DI-704P Cable/DSL Router w/4-port Switch + Print Server $20.00
“Our Award, Your Reward” Mail-in Rebate Promotion
Our Award, your reward! To celebrate our PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Award
on the DSS-24+ - our 24-port Fast Ethernet Switch – D-Link is offering mail-in
rebates on all of our DSS-series switches including the 5-port, 8-port and 16-port
versions. End users save a $1 per port after mail-in rebate! The rebates on
these products follow below:
D-Link Part # Description Mail-in Rebate
DSS-5+ 5-Port Desktop Switch $5.00
DSS-8+ 8-Port Desktop Switch $8.00
DSS-16+ 16-Port Desktop Switch $16.00
DSS-24+ 24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch $24.00
Spend Less to Get More USB Ports from D-Link
Digital cameras, printers, scanners, keyboards, and storage devices. The more peripherals we add, the
fewer USB ports become available. D-Link has the answer with our DSB-H4 and DSB-H7 Hubs. And for a
limited time these Hubs are even more cost-effective with a $10 mail-in rebate on the DSB-H4 (4-port USB
Hub) and a $20 Mail-in rebate on the DSB-H7 (7-port USB Hub). Specific information on these products
follows below:
D-Link Part # Description Mail-in Rebate
DSB-H4 USB 4-port Hub $10.00
DSB-H7 USB 7-port Hub $20.00
>>>>>>>>>>RECENT PRESS AND AWARDS<<<<<<<<<<
NETWORKWORLD AND DELL’ORO GROUP LIST D-LINK AS A KEY GIGABIT ETHERNET SUPPLIER
A recent article in Network World lists D-Link as a strategic vendor for affordable Gigabit Ethernet solutions.
The article reveals that "according to Dell'Oro Group, the average Gigabit Ethernet port cost $544 in the
third quarter of 2001..."
"Meanwhile, vendors…. such as D-Link offer 1000Base-T switches priced between $90 and $200 per port,
making the technology affordable."
The full article is available in the January 7th issue of Network World and online at:
http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2002/0107infra.html
D-Link UpLink Newsletter 4 February 2002

WOLRDWIDE 802.11 MARKET GREW 21% IN Q4-01 ACCORDING TO DELL’ORO GROUP
According to research firm the Dell'Oro Group, the Wireless LAN 802.11 market (including 802.11a and
802.11b) grew 21% Q/Q with revenues of $363.3 million in Q4-01. D-Link was ranked as the fourth largest
vendor in this market with the largest percentage of Q/Q growth at 44% for Q4-01. The low-end or SOHO
focused vendors drove the bulk of the growth in the market during the seasonably strong fourth quarter. For
the year, the 802.11b market more than doubled to $1.2 billion.
Wireless LAN - 802.11 Total Market
(Includes Access Points/Bridges, Broadband Gateways and NICs for 802.11b and 802.11a)
Total Market
Q4-01
Revenue
Quarterly
Growth
MFG Revenue ($M) $363.3 +21%
Vendor Rank Growth
D-Link 4 +44%
NETWORKWORLD SHOWCASES THE NEW D-LINK WIRELESS INTERNET CAMERA
The D-Link DCS-1000W was recently highlighted in the “Cool Tools” section of NetworkWorld. The article
made note of the cameras flexibility saying “the DCS-1000W has a very cool 802.11b wireless feature so
you can place the camera in spots where standard Ethernet cabling can't reach."
"The camera also has built-in automatic gain control and white balancing, so there's no need to tweak
settings on the camera."
The full article is available online at:
http://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2002/0225cooltools.html
That’s all for March! For more information on D-Link products visit our Web site at www.dlink.com
or contact your D-Link representative at 800-326-1688.
D-Link UpLink Newsletter 5 February 2002