Linksys 802.11n Wi-Fi Products for Small Business
Linksys announced a line-up of Wireless-N products in its Small Business Series: Wireless-N Access Point (WAP4400N), Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN (WRVS4400N) and Wireless-N CardBus Adapter (WPC4400N). These are the first Wireless-N products, based on the 802.11n draft specification which are designed and developed specifically for the small business environment.
The new small business products offer features that are not found in the currently shipping wireless-N products for home users:
* 4 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ports (Router) or 1 10/100/1000 Gigabit Port (AP)
* Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) (Router only)
* 802.1x client authentication
* Power Over Ethernet (PoE) (AP Only)
* Roaming (AP only)
* Wireless Multimedia Support (WMM)
* IPSec VPN Support (Router only)
* WPA-PSK/ENT and WPA2-PSK2/ENT Security Supported
* Linksys developed - Wireless Security Monitor (AP and PC Card only)
Designed to offer improved range and throughput, above wireless-G products, and robust security features, the WAP4400N, WRVS4400N and WPC300N deliver the capacity for small businesses to wirelessly share data, use applications, access the Internet, or make Internet phone calls - all at the same time at speeds greater than 10/100 Ethernet and with confidence that their network is highly secure. With whole-office coverage that virtually eliminates dead spots, Wireless-N enables business users the freedom to work, collaborate, and be productive everywhere, without the hassle of being tethered via wires.
Designed for better handling of bandwidth-hungry applications such as VoIP and video, these new devices feature longer range and higher bandwidth than those based on older standards. This could enable businesses to more easily cover their entire offices with wireless broadband reception, allowing employees to work away from their desks without encountering dead spots.
The access point and laptop adapter products are now available to U.S. small businesses at prices of $169 and $129, respectively. The VPN router, meanwhile is expected to hit the market in September, at a cost of $229.
Via: TeleClick
