SMC Makes Building-to-Building Connections Easy and Economical with New Wireless Network Bridges.New EliteConnect[TM] Outdoor Enterprise Access Point/Bridges Link LANs and Users Efficiently IRVINE, Calif. -- 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) announced today the newest in its portfolio of networking products that make wireless connectivity easy and secure--the new EliteConnect[TM] 802.11a/g Outdoor Enterprise Access Point/Bridges. Designed specifically for wireless building-to-building links in the SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. environment, the new SMC2890W-AG and SMC2891W-AG are cost-effective solutions that eliminate the need for expensive cabling and costly leased lines. Completely weatherproof and safe for outdoor use, the bridges can be installed in a wide variety of different indoor and outdoor environments. Incorporating a 2.4GHz/5GHz dual radio system, the new EliteConnect bridges are designed to link two or more local LANs over one band (Bridge mode), while simultaneously providing wireless client access over the other band (Access Point mode). Dual radio architecture allows different bridging options using either the 802.11a (5GHz) or 802.11b/g (2.4GHz) wireless band. As an alternative, both frequency bands can also be used for access point mode. The new SMC EliteConnect Outdoor Bridges come in two models: the SMC2890W-AG with external antenna options for both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz radio and the SMC2891W-AG with integrated 5GHz antenna as well as external options for both 5GHz and 2.4GHz. Both units support up to 6 WDS Wds Words WDS Wireless Distribution System (Joint Common Database) WDS Wide-area Data Services WDS Wireless Domain Services (Cisco Systems technology) WDS Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy links on one radio to connect remote LANs and branch offices where the other radio can run in Access point mode for wireless client access. Both units can work in either Master or Slave mode. To counter security concerns--a key consideration for SMB customers--the new bridges provide enterprise-level authentication and encryption, with Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). (WPA/WPA2) and RADIUS authentication using 802.1x. Deployment is easy, too, with support for Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet or PoE technology describes a system to transmit electrical power, along with data, to remote devices over standard twisted-pair cable in an Ethernet network. (802.3af), built-in lightning protection, optional high gain antennas, and a full range of products to extend wireless coverage. "These new EliteConnect 802.11a/g Wireless Outdoor Bridges make building-to-building connections easier and less costly, as they eliminate the need for long cable runs," said SMC Product Manager, Olaf Olinger. "Deploying these dual-radio bridges open-up options--like bridging remote LANs and providing mobile client access--simultaneously, and with one product." The SMC2890W-AG/SMC2891W-AG are priced at $699.99 (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ), and are part of the EliteConnect family of enterprise-class wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area solutions. For more information about SMC Networks' solutions for wireless networking, or any of the company's products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4YOU (800-762-4968). |
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