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function as a print server. Slightly
smaller than a video cassette, the
product incorporates built-in
802.11g wireless technology that
allows the printer to which it is
connected to communicate with any
wireless-enabled computer on the
network. It supports two USB
printers and one parallel port printer
simultaneously. Cost is $149.
Not a wireless network, but
something a little different. For
those of you with two computers
networked together but using
dial-up to get to the Internet, take a
look at the Dual PC Modem. This is
an external modem in which two
can plug in and share the connection
easily. What is truly different is the
modem is controller-based, meaning
the device creates its own
processing power. Many modems
today are Windows-based. They
require your computer’s resources to
power the modem’s functions.
Belkin
http:// www.belkin.com
Newly announced Wireless A+G
line from Belkin features a
dual-band radio that operates in the
2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands
to provide your network with the
versatility to support any
wireless-enabled computer. The line
includes:
• Router (F6D3230-4) - ESP $130
• Note book Net work Card
(F6D3010) - ESP $80
• Desk top Net work Card (F6D3000)
- ESP $80
• USB Net work Adapter (F6D3050)
- ESP $90
The use of the 5GHz band allows
you to network your computers in
the uncrowded band. Providing you
a reliable wireless connection free
from potential interference from the
crowded 2.4GHz band, such as
microwaves, cordless phones, and
other wireless networks. Features
include:
• eX tended Range XR™ Tech nol -
ogy that pro vides wider cov er age
• Atheros’ Super AG™ Tech nol ogy
to of fer speeds of up to 108Mbps
• Im proved range by up to 2x that of
stan dard 802.11a or 802.11g
• Ad vanced wire less se cu rity set -
tings for the home and small of fice
of fer ing WPA and 802.1x
I saw the Wireless Pre-N
Networking products at CES but
they actually were released in
October 2004. It consists of a
Wireless Router (F5D8230-4) and
Wireless Notebook Network Card
(F5D8010). With it the user gets
800% wider coverage and 600%
faster speeds than 802.11g. There is
improved resistance to interference
from neighboring Wi-Fi® systems
and other 2.4GHz devices. The
products are certified by the Wi-Fi
Alliance for their interoperability
with existing Wi-Fi technologies.
D-Link
http:// www.dlink.com
The D-Link DWL-G730AP is a
portable and convenient wireless
solution for the traveling business
person giving 802.11g wireless
connectivity with a maximum
wireless signal rate of up to
54Mbps. It supports multiple
operation modes including: Access
Point (AP) mode to create a wireless
connection where a single Ethernet
port is provided; Router mode to
share an Internet connection; and
Wireless Client mode to connect an
existing wireless network. Easily
switch between these modes by
using the 3-way configuration
switch. For added mobility it can be
powered over USB if power outlets
are not available. In addition it
supports VPN Pass-through and
firewall features to protect your
wireless network from malicious
attacks.
Their D-Link Xtreme G wireless
router just got faster, while
maintaining adherence to the IEEE
802.11g standard. With a maximum
wireless signal rate of up to
108Mbps, it employs five
cutting-edge hardware-based
compression technologies to achieve
a significant boost in performance
within the 2.4GHz frequency range.
It includes management settings and
policy-based content filtering for
advanced network management.
Filters can be set based on MAC
address, IP address, URL and/or
Domain Name.
Using the DWL-G810 Wireless
Bridge you can convert your
Ethernet-enabled device into an
802.11g wireless device, with a
wireless signal rate of up to
108Mbps. For advanced
configuration, there is a web-based
admin utility for easy management.