Linksys RangePlus Family Meets Consumer Desires for More Wireless Network Range |
WRT100, WPC100, WMP100 and WUSB100 offer cost-conscious consumers extended
coverage
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys, a Division of Cisco,
the leading provider of VoIP, wireless and networking hardware for the
consumer and small business environments, today announced the debut of
RangePlus, its newest line of home networking products. The RangePlus
family of products is an affordable solution for consumers who are looking
to extend the coverage of their wireless network. It includes the RangePlus
Wireless Router (WRT100), RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter (WPC100),
RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter (WMP100), and the RangePlus Wireless USB
Notebook Adapter (WUSB100).
Greater Wireless Network Coverage
The RangePlus family uses Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO)
technology to provide greater wireless network coverage. MIMO utilizes
signal reflections that can hinder performance in other wireless products
to add range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless network, enabling a
wider coverage area. The WRT100 is designed to be teamed with the RangePlus
Wireless Notebook, PCI, or USB Adapters, but can provide additional
wireless network range when used with virtually any wireless adapter
available today.
"Until now, consumers who were seeking to increase the range of their
wireless networks were required to use proprietary solutions that could not
be used with other technologies or pay a substantial premium for products
designed to do much more than they needed," said Mani Dhillon, director,
product marketing, Linksys Consumer Business Organization. "With the launch
of RangePlus, Linksys now has a full line of wireless networking options
that allow the consumer to choose the solution that best meets both their
desires and their budget, without sacrificing on either front."
Linksys Easy Link Advisor
Linksys Easy Link Advisor (LELA) is included with the WRT100 to help
consumers install and manage their home networks. LELA takes the consumer
on an uncomplicated, illustrated journey toward secure home network setup
without the need for knowledge of technical jargon such as "SSID", "MAC
address", or "WPA". The user simply launches the application on their PC
and follows the instructions to accomplish network maintenance tasks,
including adding PCs, enabling security, and automatically mapping the
newly created network.
Devices such as network printers, IP cameras, or network attached
storage, that may have been present on previously installed wireless
networks can be easily migrated to the newly created RangePlus-based
network using LELA. To further empower the consumer, LELA also includes
troubleshooting tools and an easy-to-read list of all network information,
including IP addresses and connection status.
Pricing and Availability
Both the WRT100 and WPC100 are available now through Linksys e-commerce
resellers at estimated street prices of $99.99 each. The other RangePlus
products will be available in the fourth quarter of 2007 from retail,
direct response, and VAR partners.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:
CSCO) is the recognized leader in Voice, Wireless and Ethernet networking
hardware for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated
to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering
innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety
of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning product support
to its customers. For more information, visit http://www.linksys.com.
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands
and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. Copyright (C) 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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