The next-generation of versatile, high-performance wireless routers will be able to fulfil the unique lifestyle needs of consumers looking to upgrade their network environments, and take full advantage of a growing number of bandwidth-hungry applications, including online gaming and high-definition video streaming coming to the market.
This is the view of Andy Robb, chief technology officer at Duxbury Networking, who has released the new Netgear RangeMax dual band wireless router, modem router, and 3G mobile broadband wireless router offerings targeted at 'prosumers'.
"Prosumers are users who have multiple networked gadgets running multiple applications, online gamers, and video streamers who require the ultimate network experience," he says.
"The new Negtear RangeMax wireless router and modem router deliver the highest speeds, range, security, energy efficiency and enhanced reliability, while the 3G wireless router is designed for people looking to share their 3G broadband Internet access 'on the go'."
Robb adds that more consumers have turned to the Internet as their primary source of information, entertainment and communications - engendering a dramatic increase in data, voice, gaming and multimedia content that is being downloaded, transferred, played, viewed and stored on home networks and shared across multiple PCs, networked devices and TVs throughout the home.
"As a result, the demand for network infrastructure to support faster speeds, extended range, more reliable connections and seamless streaming has skyrocketed. With Netgear's new wireless router family, Duxbury Networking is able to meet this demand."
Technical backgrounder
Netgear's RangeMax wireless router is a simultaneous Dual Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless router with Gigabit ports and a USB port to network an external USB storage device for high-speed data access from multiple computers in the network. It incorporates a powerful 680MHz MIPS processor, high performance power amplifiers and eight ultra sensitive metamaterial antennas - resulting in faster wired to wireless throughput and long-range wireless coverage.
Features include a four-port Ethernet low power consumption "green" switch, dedicated quality of service (QOS) for video streaming over wireless, one-touch wireless on-off and power on-off buttons, and adjustable transmit power for maximum energy efficiency.
Other features include easy and secure Push 'N' Connect with industry standard WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
Netgear's RangeMax dual band wireless modem router integrates an ADSL2+ modem along with a dual band wireless router operating at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz - all in Netgear's compact industrial design. It uses double firewall protection including Network Address Translation (NAT), hiding PCs and files from outside users, and a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall denying outside requests for personal information. It can also be configured as a wireless repeater to double the range. With a new multi-language installation wizard, Push 'N' Connect with WPS, and energy saving features, the modem router is ideal for DSL customers who want a single integrated wireless router and DSL modem device for their growing networking needs.
Netgear's 3G mobile broadband wireless router creates an instant WiFi hotspot using 3G mobile broadband access service for broadband access virtually anywhere, simply by plugging in any compatible 3G USB modem to the router. Mobile users thus have the flexibility to create a WiFi network whether in a satellite office, construction site, emergency centre, holiday home, at an offsite event or campsite, or even from a moving recreational vehicle.
It features auto detection of compatible 3G USB modems and associated mobile carrier networks to have broadband access almost instantly. It supports SPI, intrusion logging and reporting, denial-of-service (DOS) protection, up to five IPsec VPN endpoints, and NAT. With Push 'N' Connect with WPS, energy saving features, and an optional car power adapter to power the router while on the move, it is ideal for sharing a 3G broadband Internet connection practically anywhere with friends, colleagues and family members.
* As evidence of its industry-leading performance and features, Netgear's RangeMax dual band wireless router was honoured with a "Best of Innovations" in the Home Networking category of the Consumer Electronics Show Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards, the industry's highest accolade.
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