Certification of Compliance with 802.11n Draft 2.0 Assures Backward and Cross-Compatibility within Standards-Based Wireless Networks
IRVINE, Calif. -- Sep. 20, 2007 SMC(R) Networks (http://www.smc.com), the company that is redefining leadership in reliable, robust, standards-based networking solutions for the SMB, received Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) 802.11n draft 2.0 designation from the Wi-Fi Alliance(R) for its SMC Barricade(TM) N Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N) and SMC EZ Connect(TM) N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N).
The Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification program helps assure interoperability among 802.11n draft 2.0 products, adherence to security protocols and backward compatibility with previous generations of Wi-Fi gear. The newly-certified SMC products have also achieved certification for the optional Wi-Fi Protected Setup(TM) program, which is designed to ease the task of setting up and configuring security in Wi-Fi networks.
The SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N) is one of the products recently designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED. It provides complete all-in-one networking for connecting and sharing a high speed cable or xDSL Internet connection. SMC Networks' EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N), which provides 802.11n speed and coverage benefits for wirelessly connecting desktop and notebook computers, has also earned the certification.
The newly certified 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless networking products offer the speed, distance and bandwidth advantages of 802.11n alongside backward and cross-vendor compatibility with 802.11 b/g wireless. The products excel in demanding applications such as network gaming, high-definition video streaming, file sharing and VoIP and are capable of data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps - almost six times the rate of 802.11g.
"SMC Networks is committed to efficient and secure wireless connectivity that is fully interoperable with multi-vendor and legacy devices," said James Harris, SMC Networks product manager.
"802.11n draft 2.0 is an advanced standard for delivering increased throughput, improved range and Quality of Service (QoS) for enhanced multimedia capabilities. SMC's support of the Wi-Fi Alliance's 802.11n draft 2.0 certification program demonstrates its work to ensure full industry interoperability and the best user experience for the digital home and the enterprise," said Wi-Fi Alliance Senior Director, Karen Hanley.
SMC Networks is redefining leadership in reliable, robust, standards-based networking solutions for the SMB. The company's commitment to interoperability, dependability, simplicity and affordability add up to true value for the SMB market; and its commitment to true partnership with resellers enables better service for the end-customer while enabling better business success for resellers. For more information about SMC visit http://www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4YOU (800-762-4968).
Information about the Wi-Fi Alliance is available at http://www.wi-fi.org.
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