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| SMC Networks Ships the 802.11n Draft 2.0 Wireless Router SMC Networks has announced the availability of its new SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N2). Designed for both home and office use, the new Barricade N router is an all-in-one networking solution for connecting and sharing high speed cable/xDSL Internet connections. 'Works with Windows Vista' and 'Wi-Fi CERTIFIED' for interoperability, compatibility is assured with the new SMCWBR14-N2 Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router. Combining a high speed Wireless-N access point, 4-port 10/100 switch, firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, intelligent stream handling technology and a user friendly Web-based management interface all in one convenient device, it provides the high speed, coverage and bandwidth benefits of 802.11n in a platform independent, multi-functional router. The unit's built in 802.11n-draft wireless access point is capable of data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps — almost six-times the rate of 802.11g — and extended coverage, while maintaining compatibility with legacy 802.11 b/g equipment that's assured by Wi-Fi certification. The new SMCWBR14-N2 Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router excels with demanding applications like online gaming, high-definition video streaming, file sharing and VoIP — even at managing multiple of these high-demand applications simultaneously. By incorporating intelligent stream handling technology, it automatically manages and prioritizes the flow of traffic in wireless or wired local area networks as well as going to the Internet, without the need for user configuration. For secure wireless networking, Barricade N supports the latest WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption standards to prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks and ensure that data is secure. And Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows push button or PIN-configuration for easy Wireless security setup. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Networking News :: home page |