SMC's New Barricade Turbo 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Broadband Router Makes Home and SOHO Connectivity Easy.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2002 Barricade Turbo Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router Combines Power, Ease-of-Use, Security and Versatility at a Price That's Easy to Take SMC Networks SMC Networks is a company that manufacture network equipment such as network cards, switches, wireless routers, etc. Previously an independent company, it was taken over by the Accton group. External links
SMC Santa Monica College SMC Solaris Management Console SMC Smooth Muscle Cell SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC) SMC Safety Management Certificate (maritime shipping) .com), the company that takes the work out of networks with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for business and home, today announced the newest addition to its strong portfolio of wireless networking See wireless network. products, the Barricade(TM) Turbo 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router A device that provides access to the Internet for multiple computers. It typically includes a network switch with four or more Ethernet ports for wired connections to desktop and laptop computers. "Wireless" broadband routers include an 802.11g access point. . Available for shipment in early October, the new SMC2304WBR-A wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 router makes local networking and broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. sharing easy for small office and home installations. And its advanced features, exceptional ease-of-use, flexibility and price ($299.99 estimated street price) make it the best overall value on the market. The platform-independent, multifunctional SMC2304WBR-A Barricade Turbo Universal Wireless Broadband Router has 5GHz 802.11a 54 Mbps wireless access point technology built-in, and, it has the flexibility to be configured as a 2.4GHz 802.11b 11/22 Mbps wireless access point with the addition of an optional SMC2435W EZ Connect(TM) Turbo 11/22 Mbps Auto-Sensing Wireless Cardbus Adapter A network or communications controller that plugs into a PC Card slot on a laptop computer. It often refers to a wired or wireless Ethernet network adapter on a Type II card. See CardBus and PC Card. . Because the SMC2304WBR-A works simultaneously with both 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards, it gives users the flexibility to use the same wireless adapter A device that adds wireless connectivity to a computer or PDA. It is attached via a USB port, PC Card, memory card or is plugged into the PCI bus inside the computer. There are three types of wireless adapters: Wi-Fi, cellular and Bluetooth. at home and at work. The center of office and home connectivity, in addition to serving as a wireless access point, the SMC2304WBR-A is also a full-featured 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch -- with automatic MDI-MDIX, Stateful Packet Inspection See stateful inspection. (SPI (1) (Stateful Packet Inspection) See stateful inspection. (2) (Service Provider Interface) The programming interface for developing Windows drivers under WOSA. ) firewall security, network management, parental control and Virtual Private Network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) passthrough support -- all in one compact, easy to install device. The Barricade Turbo 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC2304WBR-A) is ideal for SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. environments. Its high-speed capability -- up to 108 Mbps in 802.11a Turbo mode, 22 Mbps in 802.11b mode -- means that it moves information quickly and efficiently to make multi-computer access to a single Broadband Internet See broadband. connection as well as file, printer and other device sharing so smooth that the network is nearly transparent. The included EZ 3-click installation wizard makes setup a breeze, and management tools make it easy to keep the network running smoothly. Its best-in-class security features include Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall security and parental controls This article is about computer options. For the television show, see Parental Control (TV series). Parental controls are options, typically included in digital television services, computer and video games, or computer software used to access the Internet, that provide for secure connection at home or in the office, as Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through support lets telecommuters and travelers connect while keeping the network safe. To secure wireless connections, the 2.4GHz/5GHz Barricade Turbo Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router supports MAC address filtering and 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is a scheme to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. It is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard. (WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. ) in 802.11a mode and 64/128/256-bit WEP encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. in 802.11b mode. To complete its impressive list of features, this latest addition to the Barricade family provides hacker A person who writes programs in assembly language or in system-level languages, such as C. The term often refers to any programmer, but its true meaning is someone with a strong technical background who is "hacking away" at the bits and bytes. prevention and logging functionalities with e-mail alerts. "The new Barricade Turbo 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router is the perfect solution for small offices, homes and busy telecommuters," said Betty Chan, SMC Network's product marketing manager for wireless networking products. "The flexibility to work in both 802.11a and 802.11b means that it operates in multiple environments to ensure connection capability in a variety of situations -- and, of course, makes it an excellent choice for evolving networks."
SMC Barricade Turbo 2.4 GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cable/DSL
Broadband Router
Product Description Key Features List Antici- Avg.
Price pated Compet.
Street Street
Price Price
SMC2304WBR-A Barricade - 802.11a-compliant $450 $299.99 $398(a)
Turbo - 802.11b-compliant
2.4GHz/5GHz with addition of
Universal SMC2435W EZ
Wireless Connect Turbo
Cable/DSL 11/22 Mbps
Broadband wireless CardBus
Router adapter
- Supports up to
5.8 GHz frequency
band
- Speeds up to 108
Mbps in 802.11a
Turbo mode, to
22 Mbps in
802.11b mode
- EZ 3-click
installation
wizard
- Platform
independent
(PC or Mac)
- 64-bit/128-bit/
152-bit WEP
Encryption in
802.11a and
64/128/256-bit
WEP in
802.11b mode
security for
your wireless
network
Available - Integrated
October 2002 4-port Auto-
Sensing Auto
MDI-MDIX
Crossover
Switch
- 1 10/100 Mbps
WAN port
- Stateful
Packet
Inspection
(SPI)
Firewall
Security
- Mac Address
and IP
address
Filtering
- Access Control
based on
Pre-defined
Schedules and
Web sites
- Hacker Attack
Monitoring and
Detecting
Function
- Best-in-Class
Warranty(b)
SMC2435W EZ Connect - 802.11b-compliant $110 $84
Turbo - 1155-foot
2.4GHz operating range
11/22 Mbps - Windows
Auto-Sensing 98/ME/2000/XP
Wireless compatible
CardBus - 64/128/256-bit
Adapter WEP encryption
- Plug-n-Play(TM)
support for easy
install
- DSSS, 2.4 GHz
frequency band
- Superior Software:
site survey and
multiple profile
creation
capability
- 32-bit CardBus
PCMCIA Type II
- Best-in-Class Warranty(b)
Available
now
(a) comparison with NetGear HR314 and D-Link DI- di- word element [Gr.], two. di- pref. 1. Two; twice; double: dichromatic. 2. Containing two atoms, radicals, or groups: diiodide. 764, 8/29/02 (b) Limited Lifetime Warranty About SMC Networks SMC takes the work out of networks, with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for businesses and homes. Leveraging its more than 30 years' market and technology experience with strong attention to end-user and reseller feedback, SMC Networks has set the standards for quality, reliability, ease-of-use, and affordability in network solutions and components. The company continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products that benefit from the combination of its strong internal R&D resources, global manufacturing resources and strategic relationships with technology innovators innovators people who will try new things. early innovators important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems. . From basic to leading-edge, SMC Networks' portfolio of products provides solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, corporate workgroups, branch offices, and home and small office environments. The company's commitment to providing unsurpassed service with a personal touch is backed up by limited lifetime warranties and 24/7 technical support for all of SMC's products. Headquartered in Irvine, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and 20 other countries. For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800/SMC-4You (800/762-4968). |
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