SMC Ships 802.11n Products

IRVINE, Calif. -- SMC Networks (www.smc.com) announced todaythat the newest in its line of wireless networking products that comply with802.11n draft v2.0 for wireless networking are shipping and available.Bringing the speed, distance and bandwidth advantages of 802.11n, along withbackwards compatibility with 802.11b/g wireless and features that optimizeperformance, the new SMC Barricade(TM) N Wireless 4-port Gigabit BroadbandRouter (SMCWGBR14-N), the EZ(TM) Connect N Wireless Access Point/EthernetClient (SMCWEB-N) and the EZ Connect N Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N)are all available now, at MSRPs of $174.99, $114.99 and $62.99.

Designed to excel in demanding applications like gaming, high-definitionvideo streaming, file sharing and VoIP, the newest additions to SMCNetworks' family of draft 802.11n wireless networking products are capableof achieving data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps-almost 6 times the rate of802.11g- and provide extended wireless coverage.

The SMC Barricade(TM) N Wireless 4-port Gigabit Broadband Router(SMCWGBR14-N) is an ideal all-in-one networking solution for connectingwired or 802.11b, g, or n wireless devices to high-speed cable or xDSL.Designed with ultra high-performance for online gaming, P2P downloading,VoIP and Video streaming, the SMCWGBR14-N manages demanding applicationssmoothly and seamlessly. It optimizes network performance with draft 11nwireless, Gigabit connectivity, and built-in Intelligent Stream Handlingtechnology that automatically manages and prioritizes the flow oftime-sensitive data in the local network and going to the Internet, withoutthe need for end-user configuration. As a result, time-sensitiveapplications like online gaming and video streaming run smoothly without lagor breakup problems. With security being a key consideration in all networkenvironments, the SMCWGBR14-N supports the latest WPA and WPA2 wirelessencryption standards, to prevent unauthorized access to wireless networksand ensure that data is secure. Wireless security can also be set up easilyusing Wi-Fi Protected Setup(TM) (WPS) that enables push button or PINconfiguration. The SMCWGBR14-N also includes a firewall with Stateful PacketInspection (SPI), a USB2.0 multi-function print server and has an easy touse Web-based management interface.

"Online gaming, video streaming, VoIP and NAS are all highly-demandingapplications," said James Harris, SMC Networks Product Manager. "As adoptionof these applications continues to accelerate, so does demand for higherbandwidth. Our new multimedia products combine the necessary 802.11n draftv2.0 standard, Intelligent Stream Handling Technology, and Gigabitconnectivity that these applications demand. Rounding out the product linefurther demonstrates SMC's commitment to delivering high-performanceproducts that work in real networks."

SMC Networks Inc.