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SMC Networks (News - Alert) has launched its new SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N2), an all-in-one networking solution for connecting and sharing high speed cable/xDSL Internet connections.

 

According to SMC, ‘Works with Windows Vista’ and ‘Wi-Fi CERTIFIED’ for interoperability, compatibility is assured with the new SMCWBR14-N2 Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router. The solution combines a high speed Wireless-N access point, 4-port 10/100 switch, firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), intelligent stream handling technology and a user friendly Web-based management interface all in one convenient device. As a result it provides the high speed, coverage and bandwidth benefits of 802.11n in a platform independent, multi-functional router.

 

Designed for both home and office use, the unit has built in 802.11n-draft wireless access point is capable of data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps, which the company points out is 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.

 

SMC Networks explains that the new 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. The SMCWBR14-N2 Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router incorporates intelligent stream handling technology, and automatically manages and prioritizes the flow of traffic in wireless or wired local area networks (LAN) as well as going to the Internet, without requiring user configuration.

 

Barricade N supports the latest WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption standards for secure wireless networking in order to prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks and ensure that data is secure. A Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows push button or PIN-configuration for easy Wireless security setup.

 

James Harris, product manager, SMC Networks believes the SMCWBR14-N2 Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router is ideal for customers looking for easy data flow management.

 

“It automatically manages the flow of data in the local network or going to the Internet, without needing manual configuration to ensure that time-sensitive applications run smoothly,” said Harris in a statement.

 

Priced at $114.99 (MSRP), the SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router SMCWBR14-N2 is part of SMC Networks’ comprehensive line of 802.11n Draft 2.0-compliant wireless networking solutions.

 

 

 

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