D-Link launches a new Xtreme N Gaming Router - the DGL-4500

October 31, 2007

D-link has launched a new 802.11n router for gamers, the DGL-4500.

dlink DGL-4500

This new Xtreme N Gaming Router, features a built in OLED screen that shows network traffic, and is designed to give priority to gaming traffic as well as FTP and email.

The user has the option to choose two different frequency bands including 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ, and it also offers gigabit WAN and LAN ports.

Designed with gamers in mind, the Xtreme N version of our gaming router surpasses the high-performance demands of today’s online interactive video games with the fusion of D-Link GameFuel technology, Gigabit ports and the latest Draft 802.11n wireless local area network (WLAN) connectivity,” said Daniel Kelley, director of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “For serious online gaming, where every millisecond counts, gamers need the fastest router available to give them a competitive edge. This is that router.

“Gamers will also enjoy the luxury of having an on-board OLED display to quickly monitor settings and performance to keep their gaming home network running at its peak.”

Here’s the specs

Dualband Draft 802.11n Technology (2.4GHz or 5GHz) for Getting Your Game on in the Wireless Band of Your Choice
Network Activity Display that Gives You Vital Information about Your Router and Network Settings
Updated GameFuel Engine to Keep Your Game Going Smoother
Gigabit LAN and WAN Ports to Power Your Wired Network
Backward Compatible with 802.11a/g/b Devices

It is available to buy online from D-Link for $249.99 (about £125)

via I4U

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2 Responses to “D-Link launches a new Xtreme N Gaming Router - the DGL-4500”

Jackster on October 31st, 2007 1:23 pm

Wow, this is a serious looking router
Luke Morrison on January 12th, 2008 11:16 pm

Does the DGL-4500 have the ability to give VOIP traffic higher priority than aother traffic types? Such as game traffic or FTP traffic?