Belkin Revamps Wireless Router Design with New Sleek, Vertical Form.New Belkin Wireless Routers' Vertical Design Uses Less Space on Your Desktop While Optimizing Your Wireless Performance COMPTON, Calif. -- Belkin International, Inc., launches a new vertical design for its line of wireless routers, which includes the G, G+ MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output) Pronounced "my-mo," it is the use of multiple transmitters and receivers (multiple antennas) on wireless devices for improved performance. , N, and N+. Intended to take up minimal desktop space, the new vertical enclosures offer enhanced usability with simple details like labels on the rear ports. Easy-to-understand icons on the front panel turn to amber to alert you of problems in your network. Setting the standard with intuitive usability, Belkin's innovative designs began with the N1 Wireless Router, boasting a sleek black finish with blue iconic status LEDs. The N1 Vision Wireless Router features the same black appearance, clean lines, and a network-status LCD. The N+ is a natural progression of the two routers, combining some of the same popular elements such as the blue status LEDs and speedometer speedometer, instrument that indicates speed. A cable from an automotive speedometer is attached to the rear of the transmission of an automobile; the cable turns at a rate proportional to the speed of the car. . The new design is visually pleasing and technically advantageous. The shape allows for better airflow to keep the Wireless Router cool, enhancing performance. The antennae are situated atop the Router to supply and maintain a strong wireless signal. AVAILABILITY * Available in October 2008 in the US with launches in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia to follow N+ Wireless Router (F5D8235-4) - US: $119.99 * USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. to attach storage devices to your network * Gigabit ports for enhanced wired speeds * High-speed wireless connection * Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network, created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and officially launched on January 8, 2007. [TM] (WPS See Windows Printing System and Workplace Shell. (unit) wps - (Obsolete) Words per second (mostly used for Telex and TWX transmission). ) security with the push of a button * LEDs on front panel display network throughput speeds * Ideal for: file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. , streaming high-definition video This article is about high-definition video technology. For television systems, see High-definition television. For the tape format, see HDV. For compression and prerecorded media, see High-definition pre-recorded media and compression. , online gaming See gaming. , VoIP phone calls, and telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. N Wireless Router (F5D8236-4) - US: $79.99 * High-speed wireless connection * WPS security with the push of a button * Easy troubleshooting with indicator icons on the front panel * Ideal for: streaming high-definition video, online gaming, VoIP phone calls, and telecommuting G+ MIMO Wireless Router (F5D9231-4) - US: $59.99 * Better wireless performance than basic G * WPS security with the push of a button * Easy troubleshooting with indicator icons on the front panel * Ideal for: streaming music and videos from the Web, file sharing, and transferring photos G Wireless Router (F5D7234-4) - US: $39.99 * Simple wireless connectivity for the home or office * Quick and easy setup * Ideal for: surfing the Web, emailing, and instant messaging About Belkin International, Inc. Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater--with our PureAV([R]) line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories--and many more categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe--in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others--and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong. |
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