New Linksys Wireless-G, Wireless Network and Wi-Fi Signal Booster

IRVINE, CA -/June 21, 2004 Wi-Fi Technology News/- Linksys?, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the leading provider of broadband, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, this week announced the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander (WRE54G), which helps increase the effective coverage of a wireless network. The Range Expander adds more coverage area to wireless networks so wireless enabled computers and/or devices can be used in places where the Wi-Fi signal from the existing router or access point may not reach.

The Wireless-G Range Expander (signal booster) is currently interoperable with the following Linksys 802.11g Routers and Access Points: model numbers WRT54G, WRT54GS, and WAP54G. The Range Expander is an ideal solution to help cover areas in multi-story homes, small offices, warehouse environments, and wireless ?Hot Spots?? anywhere additional coverage is needed for a wireless network. To help eliminate dead spots and reflective corners, the Range Expander can be placed within range of the network?s main access point or wireless router which will enable the Wi-Fi signals to ?bounce? out to further position wireless devices throughout the home or office.

?Linksys recognizes that some networking situations require larger wireless coverage than our standard products provide,? said Steve Troyer, director of product marketing, Linksys. ?By adding a Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander to a network, users have the availability to reach those areas in their home or office that they were not able to reach before such as back house, basement or attic. We are pleased to add this product to our product line and believe that users who require more wireless range will find this product of great use.?

Adding the Range Expander to a network is simple. Unlike adding a traditional access point to a network to expand wireless coverage, the Range Expander doesn?t need to be connected to the network by a data cable. More coverage for the wireless network can be done in three easy steps:

Plug the product directly to a power outlet.

Adjust the direction of the antenna. For best results, place the device as high as possible.

Press the auto configuration button on the unit.

The range expander will then detect the available access point or wireless router and configure itself with the network. It?s a simple and affordable way to get more effective coverage of your network.

Pricing and Availability

The Wireless-G Range Expander (WRE54G) is immediately available through major retailers, resellers, distributors and direct response for an estimated street price of $99.

About Linksys

Founded in 1988, Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the global leader in Wireless and Ethernet networking for consumer and SOHO users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides 24/7 Grade ?A? product support to all its customers. For more information, visit the Linksys web site at http://www.linksys.com.