D-Link

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D-Link Corporation
D-Link Systems, Inc.
TypePublic
TWSE: 2332
IndustryNetworking equipment
FoundedMarch 1986; 35 years ago (1986-03)
(as Datex Systems Inc.)
1994 (as D-Link Corporation)
Headquarters
Taipei
,
Taiwan
Key people
John Lee (Chairman)
ProductsRouters, DSL/Cable Gateways, Switches, Wireless access points, Storage and security IP cameras
RevenueDecrease NT$ 19,383 million (2018)
Number of employees
~2,000 (2018)
Websitedlink.com

D-Link Corporation is a Taiwanese multinational networking equipment manufacturing corporation headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded in March 1986 in Taipei as Datex Systems Inc.[1]

History[]

D-Link Corporation changed its name from Datex Systems Inc. in 1994, when it went public and when it became the first networking company on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It is now publicly traded on the TSEC and NSE stock exchanges.

In 1988, Datex Systems Inc. released the industry's first peer-to-peer LANSmart Network Operating System,[2] able to run concurrently with early networking systems such as Novell's NetWare and TCP/IP which most small network operating systems could not do at the time.

In 2007, it was the leading networking company in the small to medium business (SMB) segment worldwide with 21.9% market share.[3] In March 2008, it became the market leader in Wi-Fi product shipments worldwide, with 33% of the total market.[4] In 2007, the company was featured in the "Info Tech 100", a listing of the world's best IT companies. It was also ranked as the 9th best IT company in the world for shareholder returns by BusinessWeek.[5] In the same year, D-Link was released one of the first 802.11n draft 2.0 Wi-Fi router (DIR-655),[6] which subsequently became one of the most successful draft 802.11n routers.[7]

In 2013, D-Link released its flagship draft 802.11ac Wireless AC1750 Dual-Band Router (DIR-868L) which attained the fastest ever wireless throughput tested by SmallNetBuilder as of May 2013.[8]

In April 2019, D-Link was named "Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure".[9]

Products & Services/ Solutions[]

D-Link's products are geared towards the networking and communications market. Its business products include switches, surveillance network cameras, firewalls, iSCSI SANs and business wireless, while consumer products cover consumer wireless devices, broadband devices, and the Digital Home devices (which include media players, storage, and surveillance camera/NVR).

Examples of D-Link products[]

  • AC5300 MU-MIMO Ultra Wi-Fi Router

  • AC1900 Wi-Fi USB 3.0 Adapter

  • mydlink Home Smart Plug

  • mydlink Home Monitor 360

Awards & Recognition[]

2020 CES Innovation Award

-         DWP-1020 5G NR Outdoor Unit [10]

-         DWR-2101 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot [11]

2020 iF Design Award

-         DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera[12]

2020 iOT Breakthrough Award

-         COVR-1902 AC1900 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System[13]

2020 Taiwan Excellence Award

-         DWR-2010 5G NR enhanced Gateway[14]

2019 CES Innovation Award

-         DWR-2010 5G NR Enhanced Gateway[15]

2019 Taiwan Excellence Award

-         DCS-8650LH[16]

-         DWR-976[17]

-         DIR-2680[18]

-         DIR-3060[19]

-         COVR-C1203[20]

-         COVR-2202[21]

-         DCS-1820LM[22]

-         DCH-G601W[23]

Media Reviews and Awards[]

  • D-Link DCS-9500T received the 2020 Editor's Choice Award from Technology Reseller[24]
  • D-Link Nuclias Won Best Remote Connectivity Solutions at the 2020 Transformational Leadership Awards by Tahawultech[25]
  • DCS-8630LH: “What I really liked about this D-Link outdoor camera was the ease of use… If you value peace of mind, this camera is for you.” (Canada Best Buy)[26]
  • COVR-C1203: “D-Link's Covr Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System is stylish, simple to install, and delivers solid throughput speeds.” (U.S. PCMag)[27]

Certifications[]

Quality Management Systems Certifications

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement

Product Security Certification

  • IEC 62443-4-1 (2020 Q4)

Information Security Management System

  • ISO 27001

We have completed an independent 3rd party assessment of our software development process in line with an assessment of our software security processes in line with the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM).

Through BSIMM D-Link continue to improve our software security management in:

  • Web-based applications
  • Mobile devices applications
  • Firmware communicating with hardware

Controversies[]

In January 2010, it was reported that HNAP vulnerabilities had been found on some D-Link routers. D-Link was also criticized for their response which was deemed confusing as to which models were affected and downplayed the seriousness of the risk.[28] However the company issued fixes for these router vulnerabilities soon after.[29]

In January 2013, version v1.13 for the DIR-100 revA was reported to include a backdoor in the firmware. By passing a specific user agent in an HTTP request to the router, normal authentication is bypassed. It was reported that this backdoor had been present for some time.[30] This backdoor however was closed soon after with a security patch issued by the company.[31]

Computerworld reported in January 2015 that ZynOS, a firmware used by some D-Link routers (as well as ZTE, TP-Link, and others), are vulnerable to DNS hijacking by an unauthenticated remote attacker, specifically when remote management is enabled.[32] Affected models had already been phased out by the time the vulnerability was discovered and the company also issued a firmware patch for affected devices for those still using older hardware.[33]

Later in 2015, it was reported that D-Link leaked the private keys used to sign firmware updates for the DCS-5020L security camera and a variety of other D-Link products. The key expired in September 2015, but had been published online for seven months.[34] The initial investigation did not produce any evidence that the certificates were abused.[35]

Also in 2015, D-Link was criticized for more HNAP vulnerabilities,[36] and worse, introducing new vulnerabilities in their "fixed" firmware updates.[37]

On 5 January 2017, the Federal Trade Commission sued D-Link for failing to take reasonable steps to secure their routers and IP cameras. As D-Link marketing was misleading customers into believing their products were secure. The complaint also says security gaps could allow hackers to watch and record people on their D-Link cameras without their knowledge, target them for theft, or record private conversations.[38] D-Link has denied these accusations and has enlisted Cause of Action Institute to file a motion against the FTC for their "baseless" charges.[39] On 2 July 2019, the case was settled with D-Link not found to be liable for any of the alleged violations.[40] D-Link agreed to continue to make security enhancements in its software security program and software development, with biennial, independent, third-party assessments, approved by the FTC.[41]

On January 18, 2021, Sven Krewitt, researcher at Risk Based Security, discovered multiple pre-authentication vulnerabilities in D-Link's DAP-2020 Wireless N Access Point product.[42] D-Link confirmed these vulnerabilities in a support announcement and provided a patch to hot-fix the product's firmware.[43]

Server misuse[]

In 2006, D-Link was accused of NTP vandalism, when it was found that its routers were sending time requests to a small NTP server in Denmark, incurring thousands of dollars of costs to its operator. D-Link initially refused to accept responsibility.[44] Later, D-link products were found also to be abusing other time servers, including some operated by the US military and NASA.[45] However, no malicious intent was discovered, and eventually D-Link and the sites owner Poul-Henning Kamp were able to agree to an amicable settlement regarding access to Kamp's GPS.Dix.dk NTP Time Server site, with existing products gaining authorized access to Kamp's server.[46]

GPL violation[]

On 6 September 2006, the gpl-violations.org project prevailed in court litigation against D-Link Germany GmbH regarding D-Link's alleged inappropriate and copyright infringing use of parts of the Linux kernel.[47] Following the judgement, D-Link agreed to a cease and desist request, ending distribution of the product.[48]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Bloomberg Businessweek. "D-Link Corp." Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  2. ^ . "[1]."29 May 1990.
  3. ^ Compiled from In-Stat Q1 2007 Wireless LAN Equipment Market Share Report
  4. ^ In-Stat Q4/07 WLAN Market Share Report
  5. ^ BusinessWeek Magazine, "Info Tech 100" – Issue 2 July 2007
  6. ^ . "[2]." SmallNetBuilder July 2007
  7. ^ . "[3]." SmallNetBuilder February 2009
  8. ^ #1 for Wireless Throughput. [4]. SmallNetBuilder May 2013
  9. ^ Best Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure of 2019 as reviewed by customers. [5]. Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice - Apr 2019
  10. ^ "DWP-1020 5GNR Outdoor CPE".
  11. ^ "DWR-2101 5G NR MiFi".
  12. ^ "DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera".
  13. ^ "D-Link Makes Intelligent Connections at CES 2020". PR Newswire.
  14. ^ "5G NR Router".
  15. ^ "DWR-2010 5G NR Enhanced Mobile Broadband CPE".
  16. ^ "Dual Lens 180° Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera".
  17. ^ "Wireless AC2600 4G/LTE Advanced Router".
  18. ^ "D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router".
  19. ^ "AC3000 Wi-Fi Tri-band Router".
  20. ^ "Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System".
  21. ^ "Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System".
  22. ^ "4G LTE Camera".
  23. ^ "Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hub".
  24. ^ "Awards".
  25. ^ "Transformational Leadership Awards: Honouring excellence and innovation".
  26. ^ Baryer, Andy (14 August 2020). "D-Link Wireless Outdoor 1080p Full HD Spotlight Camera Review". Best Buy Blog.
  27. ^ Delaney, John (10 October 2018). "D-Link Covr Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System (Covr-C1203) Review". PCMag.
  28. ^ "Which Routers Are Vulnerable to the D-Link HNAP Exploit?". 18 January 2010. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013.
  29. ^ "D-Link Issues Fixes for Router Vulnerabilities". PCWorld. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  30. ^ Yegulalp, Serdar. "D-Link's backdoor: What else is in there?". InfoWorld. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  31. ^ "Important Security Update for D-Link Routers — Krebs on Security". Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  32. ^ Constantin, Lucian. "DNS hijacking flaw affects D-Link DSL router, possibly other devices". Computerworld. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  33. ^ Jackson, Mark (31 January 2015). "UPDATE D-Link Broadband Routers Vulnerable to DNS Hijack Attack". ISPreview UK. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  34. ^ "In blunder threatening Windows users, D-Link publishes code-signing key". Ars Technica. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  35. ^ "D-Link Accidentally Leaks Private Code-Signing Keys". threatpost.com. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  36. ^ "Hacking the D-Link DIR-890L".
  37. ^ "What the Ridiculous Fuck, D-Link?!".
  38. ^ FTC sues D-Link over router and camera security flaws | Consumer Information
  39. ^ "Cause of Action Institute Files Motion to Dismiss FTC's Baseless Data Security Charges Against D-Link Systems Inc. - Cause of Action Institute". Cause of Action Institute. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  40. ^ "proposed settlement, D-Link is required" (PDF).
  41. ^ "D-Link Agrees to Make Security Enhancements to Settle FTC Litigation".
  42. ^ Krewitt, Sven (18 January 2021). "RBS-2021-002-D-Link DAP-2020". Risk Based Security. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  43. ^ "D-Link Technical Support". supportannouncement.us.dlink.com. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  44. ^ Leyden, John. "D-Link accused of 'killing' time servers. Time to stop freeloading". The Register.
  45. ^ Ward, Mark. "Net clocks suffering data deluge". BBC.
  46. ^ "D-Link settles dispute with 'time geek'". www.theregister.com. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  47. ^ GPL-Violations.org project prevails in court case on GPL violation by D-Link Archived 7 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  48. ^ "German court raps D-Link over GPL violation". iTnews. Retrieved 17 September 2020.

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