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the same time. The first network -
the 802.11g network is based on the
most commonly used standard and
is fully backward compatible with
802.11b devices. The second
network - the 802.11a “Fast Lane”
delivers speed and quality for
demanding applications. It has been
tested and validated to work with
Microsoft Media Center Extenders
and Xbox game consoles. It is the
first product to include Extended
Range (XR) Technology. XR
provides three times the range of
standard 802.11g. When used with
the Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC
Card (WG511U), users have a range
of over 400 feet. It uses 5 GHz
frequency range to avoid conflict.
And for online gamers, a dedicated
hardware DMZ port is provided for
secure gaming.
With the WGT634U 108 Mbps
Wireless Storage Router you can
have convenient access to your
media and other files wherever you
go. Just attach a USB hard disk
drive or memory stick to your router
and store all your files from any
computer on your home network.
From then on, you can remotely
access your MP3s, photos and other
stored files on the USB disk or
memory stick from any wireless
LAN notebook or desktop PC.
Wherever you are, you can share
files with your friends and family
members by using the familiar
Windows click commands,
“File>Open” and “File>Save As” or
by using the “drag -and - drop” icon
method. Wherever you are, you can
easily retrieve or save files to your
router -attached disk drive by
simply clicking on a remote file
access icon on your PC desktop
screen. It protects your information
with more than ten security and
privacy features, including a double
firewall. Easy to set up, Smart
Wizard install assistant gets you
connected in fewer than five clicks.
ParkerVision
http:// www.parkervision.com
The SIGNALMAX MAX
WR1500 is a 4-Port Wireless
DSL/Cable Router ($100) with
802.11b/g compatibility. It protects
your privacy with a secured
firewall, and delivers data rates up
to 11 Mbps (CCK). Operating range
indoor is up to 1,200 feet while
outdoor up to 5,400 feet (open-field
line of sight performance.) The
distance is guaranteed when used
with the WLAN1500 Wireless PC
LAN Card ($80). The card connects
a notebook computer to any
802.11b/g compliant wireless
network. Frequency range is 2.4
Ghz - 2.462 Ghz. They also have a
USB adaptor, USB1500 for $80.
ZyXEL
http:// www.us.zyxel.com
A wireless 4-port router the
ZyAIR G-2000 delivers a highly
secure, reliable, and easy-to-use
wireless LAN solution for SOHO
and advanced users. Wireless
Access Point, 10/100 Mbps,
Network Address Translation (NAT)
and true Firewall features ensure
maximum network security and
efficiency. Security with SPI, DoS
and Email alert to protect your
Internet resources from intruders.
802.11g Compliant it can reach
speeds up to 54Mpbs with 2
variable antennas. The easy-to-use
installation guide and intuitive
web-based configuration tool allow
users to launch a network in
minutes. They include content
filtering to block potential harmful
web content by URL blocking.
The G-405 Wireless Ethernet
Adapter is IEEE 802.11g standard
compliant and delivers wireless
54Mbps transmission speed. There
is no need to install drivers, it
quickly enables any Ethernet-ready
device with wireless connectivity,
including network printers, print
servers, and more. In addition to
basic 64/128-bit WEP encryption, it
also supports enhanced wireless
security mechanisms such as 802.1x
authentication, and Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA). If you need the same
features but with USB connection
get the G-200.
The HomeSafe 100W is a
802.11g wireless router with
Parental Control. With it the parents
can setup rules such as the times of
day their children are allowed on the
Internet. Parents can block a user’s
access to certain online applications
such as web, email, chat room,
peer-to-peer applications and online
games. They can also filter out
objectionable web content by
selecting from dozens of different
content categories.
Wireless Security
Here are two companies which
showed easy to setup security for
wireless networks. Surveys show
the majority of people do not setup
security for their wireless network.
LucidLink
http:// www.lucidlink.com
The LucidLink™ Wireless
Security program from Interlink