Two new Wi-Fi Devices from Belkin to Enhance Wireless Networks
(Compton, CA) /Wi-Fi Technology News/- January 8, 2003 ? Two new devices from Belkin allow household and office computer users to add more capabilities to their wireless networks. The 802.11g Wireless Print Server lets you share USB printers with networked computers. The 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge allows you to connect your Ethernet-equipped computer or network device?such as a gaming console?with instant wireless networking capabilities. Both devices will begin shipping in North America on February 6, 2004.
Belkin 802.11g Wireless Print Server ( F1UP0001) ? ESP $129.99
With the Belkin 802.11g Wireless Print Server, you can easily add two USB printers to either a wireless or wired network. Because it supports up to two USB printers, it is ideal for households that have, for example, a color printer and a black-and-white laser printer. (Without it you would have to purchase two print servers). The new Wireless Print Server from Belkin features 802.11g technology that makes sending print jobs up to five times faster than 802.11b, and includes a memory buffer that reliably handles your graphics jobs.
Benefits
? Works with virtually all USB laser, inkjet, Bubble Jet? , color, and dot matrix printers*
? Offers seamless printing from either Ethernet or wireless connections
? Easy setup with Belkin Installation Wizard
? Works with IEEE 802.11b-compliant equipment
Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge ( F5D7330) ? ESP $129.99
The Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge gives your Ethernet-supported network device wireless freedom from practically anywhere in your home or small office. It is also perfect for those wanting to game online from his/her Xbox ? (or other gaming console), for example, against another Xbox gamer in a different location.
The Bridge sets up with the simplicity of Plug-and-Play technology. Just plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Bridge, connect the other end to an available Ethernet port, and your PC or network device will have wireless capabilities.
Benefits
? Works with gaming consoles such as Xbox, PlayStation 2? **, or GameCube?
? Works with all Ethernet-equipped computers or network devices
? Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
? Requires no drivers, setup, or configuration
? Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless devices
Belkin will display both devices at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11 at Booth 21040, South Hall.
About Belkin Corporation
Belkin Corporation, the global leader in connectivity solutions, offers a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, and mobile consumer. With a diverse and far-reaching product mix consisting of home and enterprise networking, audio video solutions, KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and peripheral sharing, power protection and cabling, as well as USB and FireWire ? devices, Belkin extends its reach also to Bluetooth , cellular, PDA, iPod ? , and other solutions for mobile computing. In addition, Belkin has introduced multiple types of messaging services, using iNuntius Inc.'s technology, that allows users to send or receive email, voicemail, faxes, and mobile text messages through one IP-based portal, from any computer and web-enabled device. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.
*Does not support multi-function printer features such as scanning, faxing, and copying.
**PlayStation 2 will require the PS2 Network Adapter
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