MIMO-Based Router and PC Card help expand 802.11g range.
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When used together with SRX400, WRT54GX4 Wireless-G Broadband Router and WPC54GX4 Wireless-G PC Card help increase throughput and reduce dead spots. Products are based on Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) technology and operate with 802.11-certified wireless devices. To help protect data and privacy, WRT54GX4 can encode all wireless transmissions with WPA encryption. It can serve as network DHCP server, supports VPN pass-through, and has SPI firewall.
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Linksys Displays Its Next Generation of MIMO-Based Products at CeBIT 2006 (Booth C33 Hall 20 and Booth D11 Hall 15)
HANNOVER, Germany, CeBIT, March 9/--- WRT54GX4 and WPC54GX4 Offer Up to Ten Times Faster Throughput and Three Times More Range Than Standard Wireless-G(i)
Linksys(R), a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the recognised leading provider of voice, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) and small business customer, today displays at CeBIT (Booth C33 Hall 20 and Booth D11 Hall 15), one of its first products to reach the market from the next generation of MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology. When used together, the WRT54GX4 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 and WPC54GX4 Wireless-G PC Card with SRX400 can provide faster throughput, reduced dead spots, and increased wireless range compared to traditional Wireless-G networks.
"Robert Auci, sales director for Linksys in Europe, the Middle East and Africa says, "With the WRT54GX4 and WPC54GX4, users can utilise the fastest wireless technology commercially available today to stream digital entertainment content around their homes, make business and personal phone calls using Voice over IP, and enjoy greater range than ever before. Bringing this new generation of MIMO products to market reinforces the Linksys heritage of offering leading-edge networking technology to our customers."
SRX - Speed and Range Expansion
SRX400 products are based on MIMO technology, a key component in the upcoming Wireless-N standard (802.11n). By overlaying the signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios, MIMO has the capacity to double data transfer rates. The maximum wireless data transfer rates of the SRX400 actually exceed the capabilities of the traditional wired Ethernet 10/100 data ports that are in place on most computer networks.
MIMO technology utilises signal reflections that can hinder performance in typical wireless products to increase range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless network, enabling the coverage area to be increased by up to three times that of Wireless-G.
Friendly Neighbour Policy
As has been always been the case with MIMO-based products from Linksys, SRX400 users can realise the benefits of the technology, whilst diminishing risk of reduced performance in the presence of other wireless networks. The WRT54GX4 dynamically enables a double-speed mode for SRX400 devices, while still being designed to seamlessly operate with other 802.11 certified wireless devices at their respective fastest available speeds. SRX Routers will also enhance the performance of non-SRX devices by allowing them to connect at further distances than standard Wireless-G routers.
Security
To help protect data and privacy, the WRT54GX4 can encode all wireless transmissions with industrial-strength WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption. It is able to serve as a network DHCP server, supports VPN pass-through, and has a powerful SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall to protect against intruders and most known Internet attacks. Enabling these security features on the WRT54GX4 is easy with the Linksys Web browser-based configuration utility.
Availability
The WRT54GX4 and WPC54GX4 is scheduled to be available through the Linksys partner and distribution channel in April 2006.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) is the recognized leader in Voice, Wireless and Ethernet networking hardware for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys also provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit http://www.linksys.com/uk.
(i)Note: Reference to speeds and performance are based on standards and specifications. Actual performance may vary based on environmental considerations and network configurations.
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright (C) 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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