History of D-Link

1986

Datex Systems, Inc. is founded to market network adapters.

1987

D-Link (Datex) releases its first Ethernet Adapter for the PC, the DE-001.

1988

D-Link (Datex) releases the industry's first peer-to-peer LANSmart Network Operating System.

1989

D-Link (Datex) sets up its European subsidiary, firmly establishing its foothold in North American and European markets.

The company successfully designs and mass produces its own Ethernet controller chips, reducing the cost of key electronic components.

1990

D-Link (Datex) introduces its first 10BASE-T Ethernet Hub, one of the earliest devices to adopt the now-standard twisted-pair network cable.

2024

D-Link wins the ‘Taiwan Excellence Award 2024’ and the ‘Good Design Award 2023'
for the M30 AQUILA PRO AI AX3000 Smart Mesh Router.