Barcelona - 07. August 2007 - SMC Networks (www.smc.com), a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, today extended its line of 802.11n wireless networking products. The new products offer the benefits of high speed, coverage and bandwidth to home and office users whilst being compatible with 802.11b and g standards and are designed for use with demanding applications such as online gaming, high definition video streaming, file sharing and VoIP. They provide extended wireless coverage and are capable of achieving data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps - almost six times the rate of 802.11g.

The extended solutions comprise of the Barricade™ N Draft Wireless 4-port Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N), the EZ Connect™ N Wireless Access Point/ Ethernet Client (SMCWEB-N) and the EZ Connect™ 802.11N Wireless USB2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N).

The 'Works with Windows Vista' certified Barricade™ Wireless 4-port Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N) is an all-in-one networking solution for connecting and sharing a high speed cable or xDSL Internet connection. The platform independent, multi-functional router combines a high speed 300Mbps Wireless-N access point, a 4-port Gigabit Switch, firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Intelligent stream handling technology, a USB2.0 multi-function Print Server for printing from any networked PC and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easy set up of wireless security.

The SMC EZ Connect™ 802.11n draft v2.0 Wireless Access Point/Ethernet Client (SMCWEB-N) is a multi-function device that can operate in either Access Point or Ethernet Client modes to add high speed wireless connectivity to the network or connect multiple Ethernet-enabled devices including game consoles, media players or Network Attached Storage devices. Optimised for multimedia applications, the SMCWEB-N has 4 Fast Ethernet LAN ports and incorporates Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling Technology (WISH).

When connected to a network anchored by the Barricade™ N Wireless 4-port Router (SMCWGBR14-N) or other 802.11n router, the new EZ Connect™ N Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N) gives wireless connectivity to PCs or notebooks.

 'Small offices and homes are increasingly using demanding applications such as online gaming, file sharing, VoIP and video streaming', said James Harris, Product Manager, SMC Networks. 'The new N products deliver the benefits of 802.11n with the high speed, coverage and performance that these applications demand.  They also allow such applications to work smoothly by automatically managing and prioritising traffic flow in the network and via the Internet.'

The new SMC Barricade™ N Wireless 4-port Gigabit Broadband Router (SMCWGBR14-N), the EZ Connect™ N Wireless Access Point/Ethernet Client (SMCWEB-N) and the EZ Connect™ N Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N) are all available now, at MSRPs of EUR 154.99, EUR 116.99 and EUR 62.99.

About SMC Networks
SMC Networks is a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices. Globally, SMC Networks leverages manufacturing resources and strategic relationships to bring to market a growing range of affordable, leading-edge products; including Gigabit and Fast Ethernet Switching, Wireless networking, Broadband connectivity products as well as traditional wired network adapters.
SMC Networks specialises in solutions for the SMB/e, and the home. Worldwide, SMC de-livers network solutions through an infrastructure of VAR partners, ISPs and retailers.