D-Link Corp. announced that it is now shipping a new line of AC Routers with the availability of the Wireless AC1750 Router (DIR-868L), Wireless AC1200 Router (DIR-860L), Wireless AC1000 Router (DIR-820L) and Wireless AC750 Router (DIR-810L). Offering next-generation Wi-Fi speeds, D-Link's latest 802.11ac Routers deliver a range of wireless speeds and price points for creating a reliable and strong Wi-Fi home network ideal for HD video streaming, online gaming, and multiple user activities. The Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router and Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router deliver speeds of up to 1750Mbps (N450Mbps+AC1300Mbps) and 1200Mbps (N300 + AC867Mbps) respectively. In addition, the Wireless AC1000 Dual Band Cloud Router offers speeds of up to 1000Mbps (N300Mbps + AC650Mbps) and the Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router offers speeds of up to 750Mbps (N300Mbps + AC433Mbps). Eliminating Wi-Fi interference for faster and more reliable Internet, D-Link's family of AC routers are equipped with Dual Band technology enabling users to perform simple Internet activities on the 2.4GHz band, and more demanding activities on the cleaner, interference free 5GHz band. The routers are also backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n devices for seamless connectivity. Offering easy remote network management, the Cloud Routers enable users to see what websites are being visited, block unwanted connections, and set up automatic email alerts when unauthorized connections are made on any iPhone, iPad or Android device with the free mydlink Lite app. In addition, the routers feature a USB port that works with the free SharePort mobile app, enabling users to stream and share photos, music and movie files directly to their mobile device. The AC routers also support easy setup using a mobile phone or tablet with the free Quick Router Setup (QRS) app. For fast wired connectivity, the Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router and AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router are equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and the Wireless AC1000 Dual Band Cloud Router and AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router are equipped with four Fast Ethernet ports. The new line of AC routers will be available throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in the United States. Pricing includes: Wireless AC 1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router (DIR-868L)-$169.99; Wireless AC 1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-860L)-$149.99; Wireless AC1000 Dual Band Cloud Router (DIR-820L)-$119.99 and Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router (DIR-810L)-$79.99.

Marathon Patent Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Relay IP has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Sprint Nextel Corporation, Juniper Networks, Cisco Systems, Bloomberg L.P., Hitachi Cable America, D-Link Corporation, Avaya, Hewlett-Packard Company, Enterasys Networks, Extreme Networks, TIBCO Software, BT Group, SAVVIS Inc., Zhone Technologies, Huawei Technologies, Allied Telesis, and Adtran (the "Defendants"). Relay is asserting infringement related to U.S. Patent number 5,331,637, entitled Multicast Routing Using Core Based Trees. The lawsuit alleges that the Defendants have infringed, and continue to infringe, the claims of the patent in suit by using the accused IP Multicast systems and methods covered by the claims of the Relay patent.

D-Link Corp. continues to expand its camera lineup with the introduction of its compact HD PoE Fixed Network Camera (DCS-3010). The entry-level DCS-3010 is equipped with a 1/4-inch megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor and a 4mm megapixel lens to deliver video and snapshots with resolutions of up to 720p HD. Featuring a built-in microSD card slot, the DCS-3010 is a self-sufficient surveillance solution capable of recording snapshots and video locally to a microSD card without requiring a PC or network storage device. It offers ePTZ capabilities, enabling users to easily zoom in and out and pan to survey a large area easily. In addition, it features a built-in microphone, two-way audio support, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) for easy deployment in a variety of locations, even where there is no power outlet nearby. More about the DCS-3010: Providing high-quality and bandwidth-efficient compression formats, the DCS-3010 supports simultaneous streams of H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG video. Additional features and performance benefits include: Built-in 4.0mm, F1.5 fixed lens; HD resolution (1280 x 720), up to 1M (1280 x 800); H.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG compression; Multicast H.264 and MPEG-4 streaming; ePTZ to zoom in/out and pan to survey a large area easily; Motion and tamper detection; Built-in microphone, audio input/output for 2-way audio; 10/100 Fast Ethernet port with PoE; microSD/SDHC Card slot for onboard storage; and D-ViewCam(TM) management software for expanded surveillance options. Pricing & availability: The DCS-3010 will be on display at ISC West, April 10-12, 2013 in Las Vegas in D-Link's booth (#13119). The DCS-3010 will be available in late May for $269.99 MSRP through the company's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and distributors.