Linksys Announces New MIMO Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54GX2)
SRX200 Technology Delivers Increased Speed and Range at a Lower Price
IRVINE, Calif. -/September 16, 2005 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Linksys®, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the recognized leading provider of voice, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business customer, today announced a new addition to its award-winning SRX family of Wireless-G Broadband Routers. The WRT54GX2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 uses MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology to bring users increased speed and range at a lower price.
MIMO Technology = Speed and Range Enhancement
MIMO technology, a key component in the upcoming Wireless-N (802.11n) standard, uses multiple radios and antennas on a wireless router or client adapter to provide improved performance in range and speed. By combining this smart radio and antenna technology with standards-based Wireless-G (802.11g), the WRT54GX2 has the potential to double* the range of wireless coverage compared to using Wireless-G alone. Overlaying the signals of two Wireless-G compatible radios enables the product to utilize signal reflections that confuse other technologies to increase range and reduce dead spots in the wireless coverage area. When used in conjunction with the WPC54GX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter or the WMP54GX Wireless-G PCI Adapter, the WRT54GX2 may yield up to six times* better performance as Wireless-G products. This performance enhancement is greatest at the outskirts of the coverage area.
Interoperability
Linksys SRX200 devices are Wi-Fi® certified and designed to be backward compatible with 802.11b (Wireless-B), 802.11g (Wireless-G) and other Linksys SRX products. Mixed wireless environments such as networks containing SRX, Wireless-B and Wireless-G products can operate each client at its own maximum data rate based on environmental conditions.* SRX products maintain their higher speed and range providing the throughput and quality of service to deliver applications such as VoIP and video streaming.
Security
To enhance both data protection and privacy, the SRX200 Router can encode all wireless transmissions with WPA (Wireless Protection Access). It has a powerful SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall to enhance protection to all the wired and wireless PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks while also supporting VPN pass through. Configuration can be done simply with the use of the web browser-based configuration utility.
“When we looked at the superb performance of our original SRX products, it became clear that we should offer a solution that brings the same benefits at a more affordable cost,” said Tarun Loomba, Director of Product Management, Linksys. “The WRT54GX2 makes MIMO technology a viable option to users looking to spend a little less money on their network while still realizing performance greater than traditional Wireless-G products.”
Pricing and Availability
The WRT54GX2 is available now through Linksys resellers including e-commerce, retail, direct response, and VAR partners at and estimated street price of $99
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