SMC Networks' 802.11n Products Earn the Works with Windows Vista Logo.

SMCWBR14-N2 and Gigabit SMCWGBR14-N Stress Industry Standards and Compatibility with Works with Windows Vista and Wi-Fi Certification

IRVINE, Calif. -- SMC[R] Networks (www.smc.com), the company that is redefining leadership in reliable, robust, standards-based networking solutions for the SMB, announced today that it has completed testing with Windows Vista for two routers in its Barricade[TM] N line of wireless networking products. The SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N2) and the SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N) have both received the Works with Windows Vista logo. Each is a great all-in-one networking solution for connecting and sharing high speed cable/xDSL Internet connection. Designed for the home and office, each of these platform independent multi-functional routers combines a 4-port LAN switch--the SMCWBR14-N2 with 10/100 switching; the SMCWGBR14-N with Gigabit 10/100/1000 switching--a high-speed Wireless-N (draft 2.0 802.11n) access point, NAT firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Intelligent stream handling technology and a user-friendly Web-based management interface in one convenient device. And, extending that convenience even further, the Gigabit-capable SMCWGBR14-N also includes a multi-function print server in its list of functional capabilities.

"SMC Networks has always been strongly committed to standards and interoperability. Achieving Works with Windows Vista-designated compatibility helps assure our customers that the products will integrate cleanly and smoothly into their Windows Vista environments, and that SMC continues to pursue rigorous compatibility testing to meet the needs of today's networks," said James Harris, SMC Networks product manager.

"Microsoft is pleased that SMC Networks has earned the Works with Windows Vista logo for its two Barricade N series routers," said Justin Jed, Group Product Manager of Windows Client Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "By achieving the Works with Windows Vista designation, SMC is letting its customers know that the products have met explicit standards for reliability and quality, and have been tested for their ability to deliver a compatible experience in Windows Vista environments."

SMC's newly-certified 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless networking products bring the speed, distance and bandwidth advantages of 802.11n, along with mission-critical backward and cross-vendor compatibility with 802.11b/g wireless in Windows Vista and other operating environments. These wireless networking products excel with demanding applications like gaming, high-definition video streaming, file sharing and VoIP, with the capability to achieve data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps--almost six-times the rate of 802.11g--and extended coverage. SMC's newly certified 'draft N' family of products provide instant, seamless high-speed network connection for wireless clients with the company's EZ Installation Wizard and push-button wireless security for easy setup and operation. Secured with enterprise-class WPA2, the new SMC draft 802.11n wireless networking products are easy to set-up, but hard to hack.

SMC Networks is redefining leadership in reliable, robust, standards-based networking solutions for the SMB. The company's commitment to interoperability, dependability, simplicity and affordability add up to true value for the SMB market; and its commitment to true partnership with resellers enables better service for the end-customer while enabling better business success for resellers. For more information about SMC Networks, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4YOU (800-762-4968).

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