SMC New Wireless Travel Voice Gateway Liberates VoIP from the Desktop.IRVINE, Calif. -- The Ultimate Solution for the Networked Traveler, SMCWTVG Wireless Travel Voice Gateway Frees up Travelers by Serving Both as a Wireless Access Point and as a VoIP Telephony Gateway SMC SMC Saint Mary's College 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) (R) Networks (www.smc.com) announced today its newest networking toolkit for the traveling professional: the SMCWTVG Wireless Travel Voice Gateway. An all-in-one travel networking kit, the SMCWTVG integrates the functions of a wireless gateway and a Voice over IP analog telephone adapter A device that connects regular telephones to a broadband cable or DSL network for voice over IP (VoIP) service. The analog telephone adapter (ATA) provides the conversion between analog voice signals and IP packets, delivers dial tone and manages the call setup. (ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment ) in one compact device. Packaged in an easy-to-carry zipper pouch with RJ-11, RJ-45 and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. cables, as well as an AC adapter, it's as easy to carry as it is to use -- and it makes leveraging the full breadth of Internet services even easier. Available beginning April 1, 2006, at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $129.99, the new SMCWTVG opens up new possibilities for business travel communications. The SMCWTVG integrates the function of a wireless gateway and a VoIP ATA into a compact device. A high-speed broadband router that is capable of delivering Internet access to several users via built-in NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. functionality, its wireless features can be used in any of three different operating modes: as an 802.11b/g access point providing service to wireless clients; as a wireless client itself for PC connections to other Wi-Fi networks; and as a wireless repeater. Its wireless access flexibility and VoIP access features combined in one portable device make the SMCWTVG Wireless Travel Voice Gateway the perfect accessory for any corporate or business traveler. "Communication is key when you're on the road, and this new wireless travel voice gateway covers all the bases," said SMC product manager Brian Nickell. "It facilitates wireless Internet access, sharing that access with colleagues or multiple wireless devices; and it frees up calling options by allowing travelers to hook up their analog phones to make and receive calls via the traditional phone company while maintaining access to VoIP service for economical long-distance and International calling." Connecting to the ADSL/CableModem/wired network via a built-in 10/100 BaseT port, the SMCWTVG connects to a PC either via RJ45 to the second 10/100 BaseT port, or wirelessly, via 802.11b/g. Two RJ-11 voice interface ports manage analog telephone connection: one FXS (Foreign eXchange Station) The interface provided by the telephone company to its customers, which includes dial tone, power and ring voltage. The telephone jack on the wall is an FXS interface. voice interface to connect an analog phone for low-cost calling via a VoIP service or VoIP access to the corporate LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ; and one FXO voice interface for placing and receiving calls routed through the traditional telephone service provider on the regular PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) The worldwide voice telephone network. Once only an analog system, the heart of most telephone networks today is all digital. In the U.S. line. Easy to set up with just a few simple clicks, the SMCWTVG provides a secure wireless network environment. In addition to its SPI firewall with VPN pass-through, the SMCWTVG also employs advanced WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. 2 and WEP encryption to protect privacy in crowded hotspot or hotel environments and MAC address filtering and disable SSID broadcast to block unauthorized access. For more information about SMC Networks, SMC's new Wireless Travel Voice Gateway, or others in its full complement of networking products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4YOU (800-762-4968). |
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