Zyxel X-550 Xtrememimo 802.11G Wireless Broadband Router

The ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO Broadband Router, featuring up to 108Mbps Super G in Turbo Mode Wireless and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) Smart Antenna Technology, provides the ultimate in speed and coverage - it is also backwards compatible with your standard IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Networks. When the X-550 connects with non XtremeMIMO products, it extends the range and raises the throughput. With built-in Stream Engine, the X-550 reduces latency and boosts network efficiency for optimal performance. The X-550 intelligently prioritizes network traffic for online gaming, VoIP and other Internet applications transmitting simultaneously. It can be setup with a USB flash drive in seconds by Microsoft Windows Connect Now. Home Networking has never been so exciting!
Users who have upgraded their Windows operating system to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, the ZyXEL X-550 can now be setup even easier using a USB flash drive and Microsofts Windows Connect Now (WCN). Connect multiple users to the network without any necessary configuration utilities or applications on each client! Read More..

Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4

Share music, movies and data files among all your computers with wireless convenience. Everyone can get in on the high-speed action - ideal for homes and small office settings.

Belkin's Wireless G Plus MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) products are based on a smart antenna technology that builds upon the widely deployed 802.11g standard by increasing speed, coverage, and reliability of wireless systems. Wireless G Plus MIMO is ideal for users looking for greater range and faster speeds for downloading music from the Internet, sharing photos, and gaming online.

Advantages
•Up to 1000 ft. of wireless range Belkin G Plus MIMO delivers the industry's best
wireless coverage, extending your range with improved reliability and fewer drops
•10x the wireless speed 10 times faster than 802.11b and double the speed of 802.11g
•Guaranteed interoperability G Plus MIMO is Wi-Fi® certified and seamlessly
interoperates with a mixture of Belkin's G Plus MIMO, Pre-N, and legacy
802.11b/802.11g devices
•Improves performance of legacy 802.11g and 802.11b networking devices
In mixed networking environments, Belkin G Plus MIMO products increase 802.11g and
802.11b performance up to 10%
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LevelOne FreeCon WAP-0010

LevelOne FreeCon WAP-0010 MIMO Wireless AP Switch - Radio access point - 802.11b, 802.11g With its revolutionary wireless technology, the LevelOne WAP-0010 MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) wireless AP switch allows to enjoy the very superior wireless connection. Based on proven technology, WAP-0100 is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b for faster data transfer rates. There is no need to replace your existing wireless device to realize the advantages of MIMO technology thus protecting your original investment. The WAP-0010 also works seamless with legacy wireless devices with increase performances rates of up to 50%

In order to create a solid wireless connection, LevelOne WAP-0010 consistently and quickly boosts your WLAN throughput to meet requirements for streaming video, VoIP application, gaming and large files sharing. Wireless throughput drops rapidly the greater the distance between signal sender and receiver and also varies in quality depending on construction materials between the two devices. Upon evaluation, the wireless throughput for WAP-0010 after penetrating three walls still reached 27Mbps, better than other MIMO products.

Featuring the latest MIMO XR technology, WAP-0010 is equipped with multiple antennas to receive more than one signal simultaneously. If any of these signals should be blocked, the WAP-0010 then keeps processing signals received from other antennas to maintain network connectivity therefore seriously reducing dead spots and extending your range. Read More..

Wireless Pre-N Router F5D8230-4

Now you can share your broadband Internet connection farther and faster than ever before with Belkin Wireless Pre-N. It uses revolutionary smart antenna technology to boost wireless network speed and range far beyond that of today's standard 802.11b/g and 802.11a wireless networking technologies. This technology is perfect for larger homes or offices that have a wide area to cover and want to run multimedia and high bandwidth applications reliability.

With the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router as the central network connection point, your connected computers are able to share a broadband Internet connection and networked peripherals such as hard drives, printers, CD-ROMs, and DVD players. An integrated, 4-port 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch also allows you to connect wired computers to the network.

Pre-N offers backward compatibility with existing 802.11g and 802.11b, to provide seamless integration into existing wireless networks. Its advanced technology enables Belkin Pre-N products to significantly improve the performance of standard 802.11g and 802.11b devices in the mixed network environment.

To maximize your network's security the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router offers advanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support that provides enhanced encryption to protect your wireless network. Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Network Address Translation (NAT) doubles your firewall and safeguards your network from Internet intruders. VPN tunnel pass-through provides secure Internet connections to your office.

Advantages
•800% greater coverage than standard 802.11g - Belkin Pre-N provides the industry's
best wireless coverage, extending your range with improved reliability and fewer
drops.
•600% greater speeds than standard 802.11g - Belkin Pre-N provides the industry's
fastest wireless connection for gaming, streaming video, Voice over IP, and moving
large files efficiently and quickly between all the devices in your networked home.
•Improved performance of standard 802.11g and 802.11b networking devices - Using a
Belkin Pre-N Router or Card with an older 802.11g or 802.11b networking product
increases wireless coverage up to 20%.
•Improved resistance to wireless interference - Belkin Pre-N products sense potential
interference and dynamically shift to the clearest wireless channel available.
•Belkin Pre-N products do not drop to the lowest networking speed in a mixed-mode
environment - If a standard 802.11g or 802.11b device is introduced into a Belkin
Pre-N network.
•The Belkin Pre-N product will not drop to the standard 802.11g or 802.11b speeds -
Belkin Pre-N products will continue to transmit at a link rate of 108Mbps, a result
competing products cannot achieve.
•Advanced Security - Wi-Fi® Protected Access (WPA) support provides enhanced
encryption protecting your wireless network. Read More..

Linksys WAP4400N

Wireless-N Gear for Small Business

The Linksys 4400N series of devices is targeted primarily to small business implementations and consists of a router, access point, and CardBus adapter. The devices combine to facilitate Wireless-N connectivity (based on Draft 802.11n) for client devices; connectivity that--according to the vendor--can exceed 100 Mb/sec speeds via the use of multiple radios in MIMO (Multiple In/Multiple Out) configurations.

Features in common to the devices include backward compatibility with 802.11b/g gear (802.11b/g adapters can connect to the 4400N AP; and the 4400N adapter can connect to 802.11b/g APs); support for WEP, WPA-PSK/ENT and WPA2-PSK2/ENT encryption; and support for 802.1x authentication. Additionally, the 4400N AP and Adapter, when used in combination, also supply basic rogue connection detection; automatically alerting you when a new unknown AP or a new unknown client connects to the WLAN. Continuous monitoring capabilities also enable seamless roaming from AP to AP. Finally, the 4400N Router and AP both support mixed-mode operation, allowing them to maintain maximum connection speeds when both 802.11n and older (802.11b/g) gear are both utilized in the WLAN.

Current offerings in the 4400N line include the Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN (WRVS4400N), Wireless-N Access Point (WAP4400N), and Wireless-N CardBus Adapter (WPC4400N).

The WRVS4400N includes 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit ports and includes both built in IPsec VPN (from remote clients or site to site) and intrusion prevention capabilities (IPS is free for the first year; subscription priced thereafter).

The WAP4400N supports PoE (it can be powered over the Ethernet connection when connected to a PoE supplying router) and additionally supports WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) for the prioritization of wireless multimedia traffic. The AP supports up to 32 clients; but the vendor recommends 15 for best performance.

Finally, the WPC4400N is a 32-bit CardBus adapter with an included setup wizard for Windows 2000/XP notebooks.
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Linksys WRV200 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

The Linksys Small Business Series is the affordable, reliable, high quality networking solution that helps you do business smarter. Secure and easy to install and maintain, it's built to grow with your business.Enable a wireless network in a reliable, intelligent and SNMP managed way for your Small business. The intuitive web based interface allows you to easily set up the features of the WRV200. SNMP gives you the ability to remotely manage and monitor the device.The VPN router gives your business multiple SSID and VLANs for traffic separation and enhanced QOS functionality for improved quality voice/video. With support for Wireless QoS (WMM) and wired QoS (port prioritization), consistent voice and video quality is maintained throughout your business.The 10 IPsec QuickVPN tunnels with a throughput at 30 Mbps gives your mobile workers a secure and easy-to-use way to stay connected. As an essential element of your business, this product provides security functions for authentification, encryption, and firewall. Additional security features include enabling/disabling SSID Broadcast, MAC-based filtering, and DOS prevention.The RangeBooster technology provides increased range and reliability utilizing MIMO. The RF output allows flexible control of the wireless access coverage.attacks. It can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet, and has MAC or IP address filtering so you can specify exactly who has access to your network. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. As the center point of your office network, the Linksys Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router gives you the flexibility, speed, and security you need! Read More..

ASUS WL-520G WIRELESS ROUTER 802.11B/G

ASUS proudly announce the smartest WLAN Router in the world, WL-500g. It provides fast 54 Mbps date rate and all WLAN Router function, including DHCP server, IP sharing, Firewall, VPN pass through, esc. To ensure WLAN security, it also provides strong WPA and unique WLAN firewall, to protect the data from WLAN. This smart and revolutionary solution also incorporated convenient plug-and-share functions through the USB 1.1 interface. It also provides powerful WDS function, easily let user to setup WLAN environment in home, SOHO and office.
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D-Link DIR-635 RangeBooster N 650 Router

The D-Link DIR-635 RangeBooster N 650 Router delivers real world performance, faster than an 802.11g wireless connection and 100Mbps wired Ethernet. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. With a built-in award-winning QoS Engine, this router provides a better Internet experience by keeping digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive. LED with power & status lights Minimum System Requirements - Cable or DSL modem, Windows XP SP2 or Mac OS X 10.4, Internet Explorer v6 or Mozilla Firefox v1.5, CD-ROM drive, Network Interface Card Dimensions(WxDxH) - 4.6 x 7.6 x 1.2
* Award-Winning QoS Engine and Draft 802.11n Technology for Total Network
Performance
* Active Firewall and WPA2 to Protect Your Network Against Outside Intruders
* Up to 650% Faster & 5X Farther than 802.11g
* Support for WPA and WPA2 Security Standards
* 3 External Antennas Read More..

WLBARGMO - MISO Wireless Broadband Router

WLBARGMO is a MISO wireless broadband Router with integrated IEEE802.11b/g wireless access point. It internal MIMO XR™ technology combined with the 3 antennas improves transmission speed and coverage area. The maximum distance is up to 375m and the coverage area can be six times more than general 802.11g products. Moreover, WLBARGMO supports security settings, such as WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, and 802.1x. WDS and WMM functions are also supported. With exten¬sive features and superior efficiency, WLBARGMO is the best choice for users seeking for a high quality and broad coverage area wireless broadband Router.
* 54MBps IEEE802.11b/g standard
* Internal MIMO XR™ technology with 3 detachable antennas, improves wireless
distance up to 375m and coverage radius up to six times more compared to
general 802.11g products. (Environmental factors ay adversely affect wireless
signal range.)
* Supports TX-Burst technology, improves transmission speed up to 50% when
working with WLCBGMO, WLPCIGMO or WLUSB2GO.
* Supports WEP(64/128bit), WPA/WPA2-PSK, and 802.1x security setting.
* Internal NAT and NAPT function for allowing several computers access to the
Internet simultaneously, compatible for on-line gaming and IM software at the
same time.
* Supports WMM mode for improving quality of multimedia transmissions.
* Supports WDS-P to MP (P to MP bridge mode) and AP Repeater (repeater mode)
* Advanced SPI, DoS Firewall
* Supports UPnP and on-line broadband applications (Such as Windows Messenger,
MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, ICQ and etc.) Read More..

WLPCIGMO - MISO Wireless PCI Adapter

CG-WLPCIGMO MISO Wireless PCI Adapter is compliant to IEEE802.11b/g standards. Its internal MIMO XR™ technology combined with the 3 antennas improves transmission speed and coverage area. The maximum distance is up to 375m and the coverage area can be six times more than general 802.11g products. Moreover, it supports TX-Burst technology, which can effectively improve transmission speed.
* 54MBps IEEE802.11b/g standard
* Internal MIMO XR™ technology with detachable antennas, improves wireless
distance up to 375m and coverage radius up to six times more compared to
general 802.11g products. (Environmental factors ay adversely affect wireless
signal range.)
* Supports TX-Burst technology, improves transmission speed up to 50% when
working with WLBARGO and WLBARGMO.
* Supports WEP(64/128bit), WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x security setting.
* Supports roaming function, can automatically search for stronger signal
wireless AP.
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D-Link® MediaLounge™ dsm-520

Experience the high-definition difference with the D-Link® MediaLounge™ Wireless HD Media Player. Stream music, photos, and high-definition videos to your home entertainment system with the DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player. The DSM-520 connects to your existing home network using either 802.11g wireless technology or via Ethernet cable.
The DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player supports your favorite media formats, including high-definition video in either Windows Media® Video 9 or MPEG-4 format. Enjoy videos with resolutions of up to 1080i from your high-definition television for the best picture quality.
For compatible television systems, the DSM-520 features a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection. HDMI offers a pure digital connection for both audio and video. Other video connectors include component, S-video, and composite output, ensuring compatibility with virtually all televisions. The DSM-520 also supports coax and optical digital audio output for delivering high fidelity digital surround sound.
D-Link has partnered with premium online service providers to offer access to a vast array of online radio stations and music download services. You can use the Windows Media Connect feature of Window® XP SP2 to playback files protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) on the DSM-520. Access your entire library of premium downloaded songs and videos directly from your MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player.
The DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player includes a USB 2.0 port in the front panel for instant access to music, photos, and videos stored on removable USB flash drives or hard drives.
A built-in Setup Wizard makes setting up the DSM-520 simple. Configuring the wireless settings is made even easier with Windows® Connect Now. Simply run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard from Windows XP SP2, and transfer the wireless settings to the DSM-520 using a USB flash drive.
A sleek 17-inch black aluminum chassis with smoked mirror front panel houses the DSM-520. The stylish Wireless HD Media Player blends in with your other home entertainment devices, making your home theater setup complete. Read More..

Asus WL-700gE WiFi Router: Built-In 160GB Drive, iTunes, and Bittorrent

Asus WiFi router looks like something we could really get used to living with.

It has a built in network iTunes client, so it'll show up as an iTunes client to your PCs. And it has a BitTorrent client that can rip down 7 streams automatically (and 10 FTP or web streams at the same time.) That's with your PC off, all downloads handled by the router. And there's a lot more. Too much more to share before the jump.

It can act as a network storage device, UPnP/DLNA server for sharing music with compatible streaming devices, and can be turned into a RAID configuration with another drive, so you can have a backed up version of all your data. It can network USB printers, drives. Has 5 Ethernet ports. And encrypts in 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 supports TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2 and MAC. Read More..

Prolink Hurricane 9300G

Hurricane 9300G comes with 4 port 10/100 Switch, 802.11b/g Wireless ADSL2/2+ modem, Router, VPN (optional), and Firewall function. Target at the SOHO for multi-user sharing of ADSL broadband via wire or wireless. It also provides the following main key features like: ADSL2+ Multi-Mode standard, Multi Protocol to establish a connetion, Quick Installation Wizard, Universal Plug & Play and UPnP NAT Traversal, Network Address Translation (NAT), Domain Name System (DNS) Relay, Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS), PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), Virtual Server, Firewall, DHCP client and server, Rich Packet Filtering, Web Based GUI, and lots more. Now with the 5dbi detachable antenna (optional), it can increase your wireless signal of up to 20%!! Read More..

Linksys WRT350N

The Linksys WRT350N Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link is really four devices in one. The fastest and most advanced wireless solution currently available, this unit provides you with wireless access, connects your various devices or computers at high speeds, provides hassle-free storage options, and acts as a server to allow you access to your data and media from virtually anywhere. With the Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link at the center of your home or office network, you can easily add storage, share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers and multi-player games, and run media-intensive applications at amazing speeds, without the hassle or expense of stringing a lot of wires.

This Linksys Wireless-N Router with Storage link provides you with a Wireless Access Point (WAP) that lets you connect to the network without wires, and a built-in, four-port, full-duplex 10/100/1000 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together at up to one-gigabit speeds. A built-in router function ties everything together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection, while a Storage Link feature lets you easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using readily available USB 2.0 hard drives, or plug in a USB flash disk for a convenient means of accessing your portable data files. There is also a built-in Media Server that streams music, video, and photos from an attached storage device to any UPnP compatible media adapter, allowing you to get your files from anywhere in the world via the Internet.

The Access Point built into this router uses the very latest in wireless networking technology -- Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios, Wireless-N's Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Whereas ordinary wireless technologies are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually makes use of these reflections to increase the range while reducing dead spots in the coverage area. This means the signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections at up to three times the distance of standard Wireless-G, so the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. This Wireless-N router is fully backward compatible, so it works great with standard Wireless-G and -B devices, but when both ends of the wireless link are Wireless-N enabled, the router can increase the throughput even more by using twice as much radio band. This allows speeds up to 15 times that of standard Wireless-G. As a further convenience, unlike other speed-enhanced technologies, Wireless-N can dynamically enable this double-speed mode for Wireless-N devices, while still connecting to other wireless devices at their respective fastest speeds. For especially congested areas, there is a good neighbor mode that makes sure the router checks for other wireless devices in the area before gobbling up all the available radio band.

To help protect your data and privacy, this router can encode all its wireless transmissions with iron-clad, 256-bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA2) encryption. This unit can also serve as your network's DHCP server, includes a powerful SPI firewall to protect your all your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through for the ultimate in network security. Despite all its features and functionality, configuration is simple and easy, thanks to the included web browser-based configuration utility. The incredible speed of Wireless-N and gigabit-wired networking is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and voice-over-IP telephony, and gives you plenty of headroom to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, without worrying about a degradation in performance.

This Linksys router features four Ethernet ports with numbered LEDs that indicate device connection and activity, LEDs indicating power, Internet activity, wireless activity, and security, as well as a top-panel button that is reserved for future functionality. There are ports for power, Internet, and Ethernet (four), a reset and security button, and three antennas. This unit uses CAT 5 cabling, and allows WEP, PSK, PSK2, and Radius security features, as well as 64 and 128 WEP key bits. The Linksys WRT350N is FCC, CE, and IC-03 certified, runs on 12-volts via an included adapter, measures approximately 1.57 x 6.93 x 7.4 inches (WxDxH), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited three-year warranty. Read More..

D-Link DBT-120 Bluetooth USB Adapter, PC/Mac

D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity - the D-Link PersonalAir series of Bluetooth enabled networking products capable of data transfer among devices such as PDAs, printers, cellular phones, computers, and other emerging electronic devices.

The D-Link PersonalAir DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter is a very compact, low-profile solution based on the Bluetooth 1.1 specification, making it compatible with other Bluetooth enabled devices. The DBT-120 was designed and engineered from the ground up to be compact and portable, making it the perfect solution for notebook computers, but also just as easy to use with a desktop computer. The DBT-120 features standard 128-bit encryption that provides you with a higher level of security for your data and communication.

The D-Link PersonalAir DBT-120 includes Bluetooth management and connectivity software by WidComm, which enables you to configure and access Bluetooth enabled devices quickly and easily. The Bluetooth software enables your computer to discover and access available Bluetooth services ranging from Internet access to wireless synchronization with your PDA or cellular phone.

Compatible with USB 1.1, the DBT-120 supports Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, and Macintosh OS X 10.2 and installs quickly and easily to a desktop or notebook computer with an available USB port. Read More..

Linksys WRT54GX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

Now you can enjoy wireless home-network access in those hard-to-reach rooms and--simultaneously--get faster networking and Internet performance, too. The WRT54GX Wireless-G broadband router from Linksys uses the company's advanced SRX (Speed and Range eXpansion) technology to enhance the speed and the reach of a Wireless-G (802.11g) network. The WRT54GX can provide faster wireless network throughput, reduce dead spots, and increase wireless range over standard Wireless-G networks.

The handy WRT54GX serves as an Internet-sharing router, a four-port 10/100 switch, and an SRX-enhanced Wireless-G access point all at once. Relative to standard 80 2.11g technology, a network using all SRX products can extend network reach up to three times as far and boost wireless network speed by up to eight times. (Actual throughput, speed, and range depend on a host of factors, from building materials to network traffic and distance from the router.)

The device is Wi-Fi-certified and backward compatible with 802.11b (Wireless-B), 802.11g (Wireless-G) and, of course, other Linksys SRX products. Mixed wireless environments such as networks containing SRX, Wireless-B, and Wireless-G products can operate each client at its own maximum data rate. SRX products maintain their higher speed and range, providing the throughput and quality of service to deliver applications such as VoIP (Internet telephony) and video streaming.

SRX is based on MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) technology, a key component in the upcoming Wireless-N (802.11n) standard. To improve range and speed, MIMO uses two radios and three antennas on a wireless router or client adapter.

To enhance data protection and privacy, the router can encode all wireless trans missions with WPA (Wireless Protection Access). Its powerful Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall enhances protection to all the wired and wireless PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks while also supporting VPN passthrough. Configuration is easy using a Web-browser-based configuration utility. Read More..

FCC Wireless Broadband Decision Re-opens Net Neutrality Debate

The day after the US Federal Communications Commission announced it would open an "inquiry" (as opposed to an "investigation") into concerns that certain major industry players may be able to attain preferential access to network bandwidth, it declared wireless broadband service an "information service."

On the surface, that may seem like a non-event; but as FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps warned in his concurrence with the decision last Thursday, declaring something an "information service" as opposed to a "telecommunications service" (like telephony) puts it in a very different regulatory bracket.

"In 2005, the Commission decided to reclassify broadband transmission facilities as Title I 'information services' rather than Title II 'telecommunications services,"' Copps wrote. "To the uninitiated this sounds like semantics. But it had real consequences. That's because the nondiscrimination obligations that attach to telecommunications traffic and which were vital to keeping the Internet open in the dial-up era no longer apply to broadband services."

Last Friday, the FCC ruled that wireless broadband falls under Title I as well. While a telecommunications service may be responsible for the delivery of wireless broadband (and in the US, there are few cases where that's false), the FCC decided that doesn't make wireless broadband into a telecommunications service as a whole.

The reason that's important is because of existing regulatory policy. Information services, by definition, have a minimum of government oversight. While supporters of both private enterprise and free enterprise have come out in favor of minimal oversight, net neutrality proponents are mindful of the fact that this gives smaller ISPs fewer options if they believe a larger competitor is being given preferential treatment by bigger telecom services that lease their bandwidth.

"In making these determinations, we provide regulatory certainty regarding the classification of wireless broadband Internet access service," states Friday's FCC's ruling. "It establishes a minimal regulatory environment for wireless broadband Internet access service that promotes our goal of ubiquitous availability of broadband to all Americans [and] also furthers our efforts to establish a consistent regulatory framework across broadband platforms by regulating like services in similar manner."

But it may also mean that the inquiry launched on Thursday may have just had its teeth blunted, in a sense, in that it may no longer be in the FCC's purview to help companies seek solutions if they feel they're being marginalized by top-tier telecom players. Enabling them to be regulated as telecom companies up until the point where they provide ISP service, could arguably give major players such as Verizon and Comcast a free pass.

In announcing the opening of the inquiry last Thursday, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin stated, "We seek comment on how broadband providers are managing their Internet traffic, whether certain traffic is prioritized, and whether our policies should distinguish between content providers that charge end users for access to content and those that do not." In case the Commission spots a problem, Martin said, it stands ready to "step in if necessary."

Martin does not go on to say what "step in" means, which is among the factors that have prompted Democrats on the Commission to start asking skeptical questions.

"The goal of this Declaratory Ruling is ostensibly to promote wireless broadband deployment," Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein wrote on Friday. "It is hard to fathom how it is likely to make much difference in the near term considering that no party bothered to ask us to formally consider it. It is hard to see how clarifying the regulatory classification will promote deployment when nobody was saying it was ever an impediment."

Meanwhile, Martin's fellow Republicans are taking the opportunity - while Congressional legislation remains stalled - to reframe the entire debate, perhaps redefining "net neutrality" in the process to mean "deregulation." As Commissioner Deborah Tate wrote on Friday, declaring wireless broadband under Title I was accomplished, in her opinion, "in a technology-neutral manner that provides wireless broadband Internet access services a level playing field with other Internet access services."

With a federal auction of much of the existing VHF and UHF television bands to begin next month, major telecom services are considering their options with regard to how best to lay claim to some of the most prized frequencies.

As mere mobile telecom service providers, they may be limited in how much spectrum each can obtain through auction. But if even part of that spectrum is to be deployed for wireless broadband service, the rules could be dramatically different, with one or two key players hauling off the lion's share. The FCC may begin debating rules for this auction as soon as next month.
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Ten mistakes to avoid when buying Wi-Fi

Update Setting up a wireless home network is a new concept for most of us and it can be a daunting prospect for the tech-savvy, let alone novices.
Before you hand over your money on new gear, check out our list of tips that will help you avoid buyer's remorse.
1. Check out warranty and support options
All networking gear should come with comprehensive documentation, easy-to-follow setup instructions, at least one year of warranty coverage, and -- because networking can be complicated -- free phone support (extra points if it's available 24/7).
2. Don't mix and match wireless standards
Networking devices have to speak the same language and use a common physical medium to work best together. So if your gift recipient's network is 802.11g, stay away from buying 802.11a-only devices.
3. Avoid products with different security features
Most new wireless products will support both WEP and WPA encryption, which we strongly recommend. To talk to one another on a secure network, all devices must use the same encryption scheme, so double-check before you buy.
4. Don't let security ruin the fun
Ironclad security is great, but a firewall can also keep your friends from playing games or setting up servers. Make sure the router you buy includes a DMZ and a port-forwarding feature so that its users can make the most out of the Internet.
5. Don't mix and match gear from different vendors
You'll often find bells and whistles on networking products that increase throughput or give you access to special features. Such extras aren't typically standards-based and often work only if all of the devices carry the same brand name.
6. Leave some room to grow
Networks have a way of growing, so it's always good to have a variety of expansion options. Multiple Ethernet ports and WDS, or wireless distribution system, support will help you future-proof a network.
7. Steer clear of a network that gets in the way
Ethernet equipment is fast, but it also requires the recipient to run cables through the house. Wireless gear solves this problem, but it might interfere with other wireless devices in the home or the office. Make sure that the gear you buy is right for the space.
8. Don't be afraid to be sexy
Pick a router with a design and a colour scheme that will blend into your -- of your giftee's -- crib. If networking gear simply doesn't figure into the interior design scheme, choose a router with a built-in bracket that will make it easy to mount on a wall or hide behind a bookshelf or a sofa.
9. Don't blow your cover
Buy a router that lets you turn off its beacon. Beacons periodically advertise a router's presence so that client devices know that they're there. Get a router that lets you disable the beacon so that you can fly under the radar and go undetected by snoops.
10. Be a nice neighbour
Buy your broadband service from a provider that doesn't mind if you share your connection.
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D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
Not too long ago, wireless routers for the home were little more than unattractive plastic black boxes with flashing green lights in front and protruding antenna out the back. Nowadays, though, home networking manufacturers are putting a little more effort into their designs. The AU$399 DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit router sports a white facade contrasted with a band of black rubber across its LED strip. White it may be, but it lacks the iPod inspired minimalism of the Netgear WNR834B. Still the D-Link's not a bad looker ... for a router

Based on the draft 802.11n wireless standard -- commonly referred to as Draft-N -- the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit router promises a lot, like sustained wireless transfer rates of around 200Mbps (twenty times that of 802.11g) and a range of 50 metres. Testing for wireless claims are carried out by manufacturers in controlled environments that are free of the radio interference, walls and sundry solid objects which pepper the world in which we live.

To test the D-Link's bold claims, we used D-Link's DWA-645 RangeBooster N 650 PCMCIA network card attached to our laptop. Even with the laptop in the same room as the router, we were unable to attain the claimed 200Mbps. Despite a claimed signal strength of 300Mbps, we reached an average of just 28Mbps during a 4GB file transfer. In other rooms and at a distance of roughly 15-30 metres, reported signal strength dropped to 250Mbps with our file transfer averaging out at 20Mbps. At the edge of the router's claimed range, 50 metres, web surfing brought back memories of the days of dial-up internet, while our file transfer speed dropped to 260Kbps. Read More..

FAQ: Wi-Fi alphabet soup

Fast-paced innovation can be exhilarating, but it can also be a recipe for confusion. Wireless networking has become common in the latest computers and gadgets, with the tech that drives it morphing faster than you can say "router". Our answers to these frequently asked questions will help you become fluent in Wi-Fi speak so you can pick the gear that's right for you.

The term Wi-Fi specifically refers to a handful of standards approved by industry groups that has made wireless networking inexpensive and nearly unbiquitous in the latest gadgets and computers. The Wi-Fi standards use unlicensed radio spectrum to transfer data between devices, such as a laptop and a wireless-networking router.
802.11b was the first of the Wi-Fi standards to become popular about five years ago. Two other standards, 802.11a and 802.11g, have joined it as Wi-Fi standards, and still another, 802.11n, is on the way, although still a way off. Some of these work together, but some don't. Each offers slightly different advantages and disadvantages. All are available in commercial products you can buy now.
Sorting out the alphabet soup can be as frustrating as untangling the ball of wires behind your PC that the standards are supposed to help replace. For example, 802.11n is still in development but manufacturers are trying to get a jump on the demand for it by developing products using a technology that 802.11n will be based on. Called MIMO, it's getting lots of buzz as some wireless-router makers tout it as the most powerful flavour of Wi-Fi to date.
Here are the basics to begin cutting through the knot.

What are the different flavours of Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi standards are set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE, and the Wi-Fi Alliance, an industry group responsible for interoperability testing. So far they have finalised and approved three standards: 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g.
802.11n is a proposed specification that will become a Wi-Fi standard once it's finalised by the IEEE and the Wi-Fi Alliance completes its interoperability testing. Groups have submitted various 802.11n proposals to the IEEE, but are still debating what to include in the standard. It isn't expected to be completed until late 2006, with products based on the standard coming out in early 2007.
Some companies are also touting a wireless-networking technology known as MIMO. This is not technically a variety of Wi-Fi, or even an industry standard. Rather, it is the technology that's expected to form the basis of 802.11n.

What is MIMO and what does it do?
MIMO (pronounced my-mo) stands for multiple input, multiple output and refers to the use of more than one antenna to send and receive two or more unique data streams over the same channel simultaneously in wireless devices, resulting in networks with long ranges and high throughputs. It is currently the primary basis for the proposed 802.11n standard.
In addition to multiple antennas, MIMO products use specialised software, allowing data sent from access points in multiple streams to be received and deciphered by clients. In combination, the multiple antennas and software allow data to be reliably sent and received in environments with considerable interference over relatively long distances.
MIMO products create wireless networks that can reach significantly farther than current Wi-Fi networks and still provide high data throughputs. In some cases, wireless networks using MIMO technology can reach over 90 metres and still send and receive data at 30mbps.
However, Pre-N products offer higher throughputs at the outer edges of its range, according to reviewers.

What are the pros and cons of various Wi-Fi standards?
802.11b is the oldest and currently the most widely used Wi-Fi standard. Consumers have considerable choice in gear, which is often cheaper than products supporting newer standards such as 802.11a and 802.11g. 802.11b has lower bandwidth and shorter range compared with other types of Wi-Fi.
802.11a has higher throughput than 802.11b, but is not compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g. It has been the least popular flavour of Wi-Fi, although manufacturers are beginning to include it in products alongside 802.11b and 802.11g.
802.11g is faster than 802.11b and is compatible with it. But, like 802.11b, it is more susceptible than 802.11a to interference from common household appliances, such as cordless phones and microwave ovens, that operate in the 2.4GHz radio band.
MIMO transmits data at the highest rates, but it is not an industry standard. In addition, products based on MIMO generally cost more than devices based on 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g.

Can I combine products based on different Wi-Fi standards?
The 802.11g and 802.11b standards are compatible. That means if you have an 802.11b client, such as a notebook, it can connect to an 802.11g access point.
The 802.11n is also expected to be compatible with its Wi-Fi predecessors. MIMO products are already on the market and manufacturers have made it a point to make them compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g-based products.
Products based on 802.11a are not compatible with products based on other Wi-Fi standards.
Compatibility is becoming less of a problem, however, as manufacturers increasingly support all three Wi-Fi standards in their devices.

How do various Wi-Fi standards compare on speed?
The 802.11b standard offers a top data transfer speed of 11mbps under optimal conditions, but it typically achieves about half that rate in the real world.
The 802.11g and 802.11a standards top out at data transfer speeds of 54mbps under optimal conditions. Like 802.11b, they generally perform at half their top speed in real-world installations.
Manufacturers of MIMO products say throughput can reach more than 108mbps. Ultimately, the IEEE is aiming for speeds from 100mbps and higher for the 802.11n standard.

What manufacturers currently sell MIMO gear?
A number of wireless networking chipmakers, such as Airgo and Atheros, are manufacturing their own versions of MIMO parts and several gear companies have been shipping products using those chips. Belkin and Linksys use Airgo's MIMO chips in their MIMO products. Belkin calls it MIMO Pre-N, while Linksys refers to it as SRX Speed and Range eXpansion. Netgear uses two types of MIMO technologies, one from Airgo, which it calls Pre-N, and another from Atheros and Video54, which it calls RangeMax.

Early reviews of these products indicate that the less-expensive RangeMax gear is more complicated to use and can potentially interrupt other, nearby Wi-Fi networks. Pre-N products offer higher throughputs at the outer edges of their range, but they cost more.

Do consumers really need dramatic increases in throughput over wireless networks?
Sharing broadband Internet access represents the top application for Wi-Fi networks in the consumer market. Since broadband connections typically perform well below 802.11b data transfer speeds, increased speeds offered by newer specifications such as 802.11g and MIMO do not yet mean much for consumers.
The question is most relevant for MIMO, which offers substantially higher speeds than any approved Wi-Fi standard. Manufacturers initially played up MIMO's role for multimedia applications, saying consumers would want to watch videos or play music streamed from a central home device. So far, those devices have failed to take off. More recently, device makers have touted MIMO-based products for their increased range.

What is WiMax? Will it replace Wi-Fi?
WiMax, similar to Wi-Fi, is a logo marking interoperability between products using a standard approved by the IEEE -- 802.16-2004. However, unlike Wi-Fi, WiMax makes wireless broadband Internet access directly available and is viewed as an alternative to high-speed cable and digital-subscriber lines. Wi-Fi products create wireless networks allowing those who can connect to the networks to share resources, such as an Internet connection or a printer.
WiMax is essentially radio technology that promises to deliver two-way Internet access at speeds of up to 75mbps at long range. Its backers claim that WiMax can transmit data up to 30 miles between broadcast towers and can blanket areas more than a mile in radius. Read More..

Wi-Fi standards face patent threat

Companies working with popular standards for wireless technology may have a patent infringement problem.

A federal judge in Tyler, Texas, ruled last week that an Australian government agency holds the rights to patents on the underlying technology used in two Wi-Fi standards and a third proposed standard. The decision -- if it survives what many assume will be a lengthy appeals process -- could have a wide-ranging impact on wireless equipment makers and consumer electronics manufacturers.

Judge Leonard Davis ruled that a patent granted in 1996 to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, is valid. The patent describes the implementation of several aspects of the 802.11a and 802.11g wireless standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The court also ruled that Buffalo Technology, a small maker of Wi-Fi routing gear, had violated this patent.

The judge in the case issued a summary judgment, which indicates the court is wholly convinced by the evidence, to the point where there are no questions of fact. In general, a summary judgment is rare in patent disputes.

The ruling is certainly a blow for Austin, Texas-based Buffalo Technology, which -- unless it wins an appeal -- could be forced to pay between US$1.5 million and US$2 million in damages to CSIRO. But the decision, which essentially upholds the notion that CSIRO owns the rights to widely used standards-based technology, could have a huge impact on the entire Wi-Fi industry, particularly as companies start embedding Wi-Fi chipsets into consumer electronics devices like music players and mobile handsets.

"One reason that Wi-Fi has proliferated as it has is because it's reached a point where it's incredibly cheap, so it's easy to just stick a Wi-Fi chip in a consumer electronics device," said Stan Schatt, a vice president at ABI Research. "But if the cost of the technology goes up to pay for the license, even a little bit, it could throw off the economics."

More than 100 companies could end up paying royalties to CSIRO for use of the technology, claimed Daniel J. Furniss, a partner at Townsend and Townsend and Crew, the law firm representing CSIRO. Furniss said that CSIRO sued Buffalo first because the company wouldn't meet with them to discuss their claims. He also wouldn't specify how much money his client could expect to generate from any future license agreements. A Buffalo Technology representative could not be reached for comment.

In 2005, an estimated 140 million to 155 million Wi-Fi-enabled devices shipped, according to ABI Research and InStat, market research firms. That number in 2009 is expected to balloon to 450 million devices shipped. At the end of the day, patent licenses for all these products could generate a significant amount of money.

Indeed, Wi-Fi products generate billions of dollars in revenue for equipment makers. Just the access points that provide the actual Wi-Fi signals in local area networks are expected to generate US$1.9 billion in 2006, according to ABI Research. That figure is expected to jump to US$3.7 billion in 2010.

Because Wi-Fi chips cost only a couple of dollars, the technology is popping up in all kinds of new devices. It is also one of the reasons that many consumer electronics device makers are embedding Wi-Fi into devices instead of technology like Bluetooth.

For example, Microsoft's new Zune music player uses Wi-Fi to allow people to share music. And many mobile handset makers are starting to introduce phones that can switch between Wi-Fi and cellular technology. Most of these products comply with the 802.11a and 802.11g IEEE standard, which CSIRO claims is included in its patent.

CSIRO claims that its patent covers a core method for transmitting wireless signals that use orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) modulation, which breaks signals into different parts to transmit data simultaneously over different frequencies to maximise performance. IEEE standards including 802.11a, 802.11g and the proposed standard called 802.11n -- which is expected to be ratified in 2007 -- all use OFDM to transmit data wirelessly.

Buffalo Technology is not the only company fighting CSIRO's patent claims. In 2005, Dell, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Netgear sued CSIRO in federal court in San Francisco to invalidate the patent. The case is currently on hold because CSIRO requested that it be transferred to Texas, where Judge Davis has already done extensive research on the case.

A judge in San Francisco is expected to rule either this week or next on whether to move the case to Texas, said Furniss. The companies involved in suing CSIRO in San Francisco declined to comment for this story.

While CSIRO has won a significant battle in Texas, analysts say it still has a long road ahead before it will be able to get any of the equipment makers to pay a dime. Buffalo can appeal the court's decision, and the cases in which CSIRO is being sued in San Francisco to invalidate the patents must also decided.

"It takes a very long time to go through the legal process," said Craig Mathias, an analyst with Farpoint Group. "I don't see any immediate impact on the wireless industry as a result of this case. And to be honest, it's not even definitive that other judges or courts will uphold this patent and also find it valid."

CSIRO filed for its patent in 1992. The patent, No. 5,487,069, was granted by the U.S. Patent Office in 1996. Furniss said CSIRO disclosed the patent to the IEEE in 1997 when the standards body was developing a faster Wi-Fi standard, which in 1997 became known as 802.11a. The IEEE extended the technology again and, in 2003, ratified the 802.11g standard, which was based on the same fundamental principals as the 802.11a standard.

Furniss said that once the 802.11a and 802.11g standards were ratified, the IEEE sent a letter to CSIRO acknowledging that part of the technology used in the new standards was covered under CSIRO's patents. The IEEE asked CSIRO, as it does all companies that hold patents on technology used in a standard, if it wanted to license the technology to the industry for free or if it wanted to charge a reasonable fee for the license. Furniss said CSIRO indicated it wanted to charge a fee for the use of its technology.

"The original proposal was spearheaded by Lucent Technologies, and not anyone from CSIRO," he said. "There were choices of technologies to be used, and the IEEE adopted the use of this technology with knowledge of the patents. It's clearly a very valuable technology to the industry. And it took CSIRO seven to eight years to develop. But it's also clear the industry doesn't want to pay anything for using it."

He said that CSIRO has spent several years trying to get companies to license the technology, but so far it hasn't been successful. Cisco Systems pays a license fee for the use of the technology, but only for technology that it bought through the acquisition of a high-speed wireless chipmaker called Radiata in 2000. Cisco's popular Linksys wireless routers, which use 802.11a and 802.11g technology, do not currently pay royalties to CSIRO, according to Furniss.

Furniss said he doesn't expect CSIRO to sue everyone using the 802.11a, 802.11g and eventually the 802.11n technology. In fact, CSIRO is focusing only on obtaining licensing fees from equipment makers, such as Netgear and Microsoft, and not chipmakers, such as Broadcom, Intel or Atheros. He claims the chips themselves don't infringe on the patents; it's only when the technology is used in a specific device. Read More..

Buffalo unveils dual-band Draft N router

Buffalo Technology announced a Draft N dual-band wireless router, the AirStation Wireless-N Nfiniti Dual Band Router & AP (WZR-AG300NH), which supports all current Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g) as well as the Draft N spec. Buffalo deviated from its vertical design with a flat-sitting base unit and a separate (cable-attached) three-antenna unit. The three antennae are arranged in a circle, and the unit resembles a small toy helicopter.

The benefit of including 802.11a support is stability when streaming voice packets or high-def video, because 802.11a operates in the 5GHz band. Common household devices such as cordless phones and baby monitors often cause interference in 802.11b/g networks, because both operate in the 2.4GHz band.

The router sports four Gigabit Ethernet ports and a switch that allows you to flip between router and access-point modes. Security features include WPA-PSK with AES support, 128/64-bit WEP, dynamic packet filtering, NAT and SPI firewalls, and an intrusion detector.

Also part of the announcement is the companion Wireless Nfiniti Dual Band Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-AG300N). Both will be released in the US in early February for US$300 for the router and US$130 for the adapter. Read More..

Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B

The WNR834B is based on the Draft N specification of the 802.11n standard, with a claimed top throughput of 270Mbps when using compatible cards. Unlike the slew of pre-N equipment that manufacturers were selling twelve months ago, Draft N cards and equipment should, in theory, be cross-compatible and essentially give the same performance -- more on that later.

It's also backwards-compatible with 802.11b/g network equipment, although there is a slight catch here. The security setup for the WNR834B is fairly standard, with support offered for WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, but if you're using a network with older 802.11b/g equipment that doesn't support WPA -- such as the Nintendo DS -- you'll have to throttle the WNR834B back from its 270Mbps top speed; WEP is only supported in 802.11b/g mixed mode. Read More..

Intel speeds up delivery of faster Wi-Fi

Intel has confirmed plans to ship its next-generation wireless chips ahead of its previous schedule for bringing 802.11n wireless to its Centrino program.

The Next-Gen Wireless-N product will appear in notebooks from companies such as Acer, Gateway and Toshiba by the end of this month, Dave Hofer, director of wireless marketing for the company, said on Tuesday.

The new Wi-Fi chip is based on the draft 802.11n wireless standard, which is on track to be finalised later this year. It will become the newest piece of Intel's Centrino package of chips, which includes the Core 2 Duo processor, a mobile chipset and a wireless chip.

Notebooks with 802.11n chips will be able to connect to wireless networks at faster speeds and with greater range than notebooks with older wireless chips, Hofer said.

Intel also says its 802.11n chips will provide up to an extra hour of battery life, compared with other Wi-Fi chips based on the draft 802.11n standard. Companies have been shipping 802.11n chips based on the draft standard since last year.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) held a key vote on the draft standard this week, moving it a step closer to completion. In the past, Intel has waited until a final specification was complete to release wireless chips, but the company is moving forward now because of the high degree of confidence among many in the industry that the final standard will be extremely close to the draft standard, Hofer said. The Wi-Fi Alliance plans to start certifying products based on the draft standard during the second quarter, he said.

Intel also announced an extension of its Connect with Centrino program, in which it tests and verifies that its wireless chips will work with wireless chips from other vendors such as Atheros Communications or Broadcom. Interoperability problems can be a headache for users, especially in cities where multiple wireless signals are present, Hofer said.
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Intel has signed up several major access point vendors for the program, such as D-Link and Netgear, but it has yet to finalise the participation of market leader Cisco Systems' Linksys division. Cisco is evaluating the program, and Intel expects to see additional announcements, Hofer said.

Likewise, PC market leaders Hewlett-Packard and Dell are not onboard with the first generation of Intel's 802.11n chips, but will have products to talk about over the next few months, Hofer said. In the second quarter, Intel says it will overhaul its notebook products with Santa Rosa, a new platform that will feature 802.11n and mobile wide-area networking. Last year, PC industry sources expected Santa Rosa by March. More of Intel's customers will be onboard with 802.11n at that point, he said. Read More..

XIMETA 160GB HDD ETHERNET

The NetDisk Wireless is the first wireless high performance network hard drive. It has a 160 GB capacity. Share internet and media content throughout your home without wires! NetDisk Wireless provides centralized network storage for digital media and audio players. Combining the functions of wireless access and network storage, NetDisk Wireless includes everything you need to set up a wireless home network and share files from room to room.
Applications
* Add secure storage to your home network, small office, or company workgroup, while simultaneously routing your entire network (LAN)
* One stop multimedia storage center for the modern office environment
* Save entire MP3 or CD collections on your NetDisk
* Store digital photos, home videos, and more!
* Compatible with DSL, cable, and wireless access modems/routers
Wireless-G Router with 3-Port Switch
* Full duplex, dedicated bandwidth for each port
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ASUS WL-330g Pocket Wireless Access Point

The compact WL-330g is not only a wireless access point (AP) but also a wireless Ethernet adapter, providing superior flexibility when building a wireless environment. Do you want to set up a wireless network in the meeting room or in your hotel room? Do you want to share Internet access with friends? Do you want to unwire your Network printer, desktop, notebook? The WL-330g is the ideal product to meet all you need. Read More..

Asus Spacelink WL-300G Access Point

ASUS WL-300g is the most powerful wireless LAN Access point. It is not only the bridge between the Ethernet and wireless networks, but also could provide Router function to support IP share and DHCP function. As the perfect solution for the SOHO sector, the WL-300g supports WDS (wireless distribution system), meaning it could connect other IEEE802.11b/g access points that support WDS function also. This is very useful for SOHO to set up WLAN environment. With the power over LAN (IEEE802.3af) feature, the WL-300G can be powered through the Ethernet line, meaning there is no need for additional power lines to tangle up the networking cabling.For superior signal reception, the WL-300g incorporated an ultra-sensitive antenna system that comes equipped with two internal dipole antennas. The WL-300g delivers smooth wireless networking whether it's indoor or outdoor. It also includes a RF connector for optional external antennas. Read More..

Belkin Wireless G Router DSL/ Cable gateway

The Belkin Wireless G Router lets users share files and a broadband Internet connection among their computers-without using networking cables. It features 802.11g technology that makes accessing files and networked peripherals-such as hard drives, printers, CD-ROMs, and DVDs-easier than ever. 802.11g technology provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than the current Wi-Fi (802.11b) standard. An integrated, 4-port 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch also allows you to connect wired computers to the network. 802.11g technology is the easiest wireless network to implement. The Router uses the wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz standard to offer you 400 feet of wireless coverage. 802.11g technology is backward compatible with the 802.11b Wi-Fi networking standard, so it allows you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks. Read More..

Linksys High Gain Antenna Kit for TNC Connectors HGA7T

Linksys HGA7T High Gain Antenna Kit for TNC Connectors - If you're finding the range of your 802.11b, or 802.11g Linksys wireless network lacking, then maybe this antenna upgrade will do the trick! These high gain antennas offer you increased range to outgoing signals, and increased sensitivity for incoming signals. And they are super-easy to install. Just unscrew your current antennas and screw in the new ones - that's it! Polarization - Linear Vertical Direction - Omni-directional Impedance - 50 Ohms Nominal Read More..

Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G

The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander is the easy way to increase the effective coverage of your wireless network. Unlike adding a traditional access point to your network to expand wireless coverage, the Wireless-G Range Expander does not need to be connected to the network by a data cable. Just put it within range of your main access point or wireless router, and it "bounces" the signals out to remote wireless devices.

This "relay station" or "repeater" approach saves wiring costs and helps to build wireless infrastructure by driving signals into even those distant, reflective corners and hard-to-reach areas where wireless coverage is spotty and cabling is impractical. The Range Expander is perfect to help cover large areas in multi-story homes, warehouse environments, public spaces, wireless "Hot Spots", and outdoor venues -- anywhere you need extra coverage for your wireless network.

The Wireless-G Range Expander is compatible with the Linksys WAP54G Access Point, and both the WRT54G and WRT54GS Wireless Routers. It works with both Wireless-G and Wireless-B clients so you'll get the benefits of increased coverage, even with a mixed network Read More..

Netgear WGX102 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender

As home networking continues to spread and evolve at rapid speed, some users find that their wireless router does not reach all corners or their home, or that they would like to have their wireless network originate from a point of their choosing, rather than be tethered to the point where the Internet enters their home. Other users would rather have a wireless network where no product is on the floor, and no cables are visible at all.

The WGX102 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender allows users to have their wireless network originate form the middle of their home, or from the furthest extremity, with no visible cables. The WGX102 can be plugged into any electrical outlet to create an area of wireless access. The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge connects to an existing wired or wireless router from any vendor. The XE102 is sold separately. Read More..

Linksys Broadband Router WRT54GC

The Linksys compact wireless-G broadband router is really three devices in one small box. There's the wireless access point, which lets you connect both screamingly fast wireless-G (802.11g at 54 Mbps) and wireless-B (802.11b at 11 Mbps) devices to yout network. There's also a built-in four-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Read More..

Belkin F5D8000 Wireless Pre-N Network Card

The Belkin F5D8000 wireless Pre-N desktop network card connects your desktop computer to your wireless network with new Belkin Pre-N technology. It lets you share your broadband Internet connection farther and faster than ever. Featuring smart antenna technology, the Pre-N design helps combat distortion and interference so the Network Card can send its data streams greater distances, more reliably. Read More..

Linksys WMP54G PCI Adapter

The Linksys Wireless-G PCI card installs in most desktops and lets you use your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in the walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network. Read More..

Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

The first high-speed wireless networking PC card for laptops to use the 802.11g standard, which is four times faster than the current standard (802.11b) and backwards compatible.

The new Wireless-G notebook adapter (PC Card adapter) from Linksys has both the 802.11b and newer 802.11g standards built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b infrastructure and also the new, fast Wireless-G networks. The included setup wizard walks you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step. Then just slide the adapter into your notebook's PC Card slot and enjoy network access with your notebook computer, while retaining true mobility. Read More..

Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB Adapter

Linksys USB Adapter

The antenna with high profit of the adaptor Without wire of network
lets to you put your computer almost anywhere in the building,
without cost and argument of the current cables. Now you should not
drill holes in your walls and rise by the attic or the cellar to be
obtained connected to the network. Once you are connected, you can
remain in contact with your E-mail, reach the Internet, employ the
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share classifies and other resources such as the printers and the
memory capacity of hard disk with other computers on the network. Read More..

D-Link DUB-H4 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub

As a standard USB hub, the D-Link DUB-H4 buffers USB data from any attached peripheral in compliance with USB specifications to provide an invisible extension of the USB bus. Supporting both low-speed (1.5 Mbps and 12 Mbps) and high-speed (480 Mbps) devices, each port creates a bridge between the peripheral and host computer. Read More..

Buffalo WHR-G54S Wireless Broadband Route

Buffalo AirStation Wireless Cable & DSL Router combines the next generation of 802.11g wireless performance with Buffalo's new AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS). This router increases real world wireless performance up to 35%. With AOSS, users can setup secure wireless connections with the push of a button. AOSS automatically detects and configures other AOSS enabled wireless devices and clients and seamlessly creates secure connections. As you add additional devices, security is negotiated at the highest level possible for all devices on the network. The AirStation Wireless Cable & DSL router allows you to securely share your Internet Broadband connection. Security features include WPA, WEP, Privacy Separator, Intrusion Detector, and SPI firewall. In addition to fast wireless performance, WBR2-G54S includes optimized LAN & WAN Routing and a high-speed 10/100 4-port switch. The combination of speed, security, and push-button AOSS setup, makes the Buffalo AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable & DSL Router the perfect choice for your Wireless Network. External Antenna Support Wireless Output Power Setting Dynamic Packet Filtering NAT Support Built-in DHCP Server Built-in 10/100 4-Port Switch Read More..

Linksys Broadband Router WRT54GC

The Linksys compact wireless-G broadband router is really three devices
in one small box. There's the wireless access point, which lets you
connect both screamingly fast wireless-G (802.11g at 54 Mbps) and
wireless-B (802.11b at 11 Mbps) devices to yout network. There's also
a built-in four-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your
wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach
more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally,
the router function ties it all together and lets your whole network
share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Read More..

Linksys WRT54G

wireless-G Router is network management of 54 Mbps is the standard which is more than four times more quickly than the products
(802.11b) wireless-B largely deployed found in the home, companies, and points wireless public in the country. But since they divide the same band by radio of 2.4 gigahertz, the devices wireless-G also put out of box the interoperate with the equipment With existing wire-B of 11 Mbps.
Since the two standards are integrated, you can protect your investment in existing infrastructure 802.11b, and emigrate to the new standard wireless-G shout-rapid while your needs develop. Read More..