ASUSTeK Computer Inc (ASUS) today announced that the 802.11n upgrade guarantee programme for its draft-n wireless solutions will be extended by another year to 31 December 2007 due to popular demand.
This extension is done to benefit users and to echo the user's expectancy in regards to the new technological standard. The guarantee will cover the WL-500W Super Speed N wireless router and the WL-100W Super Speed N wireless adaptor.
With countless draft-n products in the market and none willing to guarantee compatibility with the future 802.11n standard, ASUS is the first company to announce an 802.11n upgrade programme (firmware or hardware updates) for its draft-n solutions.
The WL-500W and WL-100W incorporates Broadcom's Intensi-fi technology - which is the company's implementation of the draft-n specification. WiFi products that use Intensi-fi chips are able to provide very high-speed and reliable exchanges of video, voice and music between PCs, networking gear and a variety of consumer electronics. The Intensi-fi technology also offers broad compatibility among various brands of next-generation wireless devices.
What products are qualified for 802.11n upgrade guarantee programme?
* WL-500W Super Speed N multifunctional wireless router
* WL-100W Super Speed N wireless card
This programme will cover the units purchased before 31 December 2007.
When will upgrade programme begin?
So as to and benefit the users, the upgrade programme will begin as soon as the 802.11n standard is ratified and will continue for three months. Warranty, however, will not be renewed. (ASUS will make a formal announcement when the update programme begins.)
How to upgrade?
If any firmware upgrade is required, the latest firmware will be made available on the company's Web site for free downloads.
If hardware upgrades are required, users can return the units to ASUS service centres. ASUS is only responsible for the cost of shipping the upgraded products back to users. Detailed service centre locations will be included in the formal announcement. If the firmware upgrade is sufficient to support the 802.11n standard, ASUS will not provide hardware exchanges.
WL-500W Super Speed N multifunctional wireless router
The ASUS WL-500W Super Speed N multifunctional wireless router adopted the latest 802.11n draft to deliver high-speed data transfer and unparalleled interoperability between n-draft devices. It also incorporates Download Master and USB Plug-n'-Share features for convenient digital content downloads and sharing of printer, Webcam and external hard drive functions.
WL-100W Super Speed N wireless adaptor
To experience the fastest speed possible, the client side must support n-draft as well. The WL-100W is also fully compatible with legacy 802.11b and g standards, allowing users to experience the latest wireless innovations without turning previous home network investments obsolete.
With numerous 802.11n draft solutions already out in the market and the uncertainties of 802.11n standard specifications and ratification schedule, ASUS's upgrade programme is created to give wireless users peace of mind. It doesn't matter when 802.11n will be ready, the ASUS WL-500W and WL-100W are ready for the next phase of wireless technology.
For more information on the upgrade programme and the two draft-n solutions, please visit the company homepage at www.za.asus.com
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ASUSTeK Computer Inc (TSE:2357) is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTeK provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 10 player globally for notebooks, optical drives, broadband modems and a wide range of other products.
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