Cisco unveils WiFi range extender in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Telecom networking equipment maker Cisco announced the launch of a new range of Wi-Fi products in Linksys X-series, as well as new routers in the Linksys E-series portfolio.

It refreshed its Linksys E-series wireless router family with new Linksys Wireless-N Range Extender.

Cisco claims that its new Linksys Wireless-N Range Extender can address the ‘dead spots’ issue, as this particular product is designed to take an existing wireless signal and then repeat it throughout the home to ‘extend’ the signal. 

The range extender also acts as a wireless bridge, connecting a wired printer, Internet enabled TV or game console to wireless network through its integrated Ethernet port, says the company in a release.

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Amanulla Khan, regional sales manager, India and Middle East, Cisco Home Networking said, “With Wi-Fi technology becoming an indispensable part of our lives, Cisco is committed to provide premium Wi-Fi connectivity."

The new line-up of Linksys E-series routers provides up to 450Mbps speed, features 3x3 spatial stream configuration, virtual USB technology and native IPv6 on select models.

The Linksys X-series home wireless products help consumers to create wireless home network that works with both DSL and cable broadband connections, adds the company in the release.

"Our latest range of products gives consumers the freedom to choose solutions as per their requirements. Cisco home routers and extender helps in setting up powerful networking for connecting various devices such as Internet ready televisions, Blu-ray players, tablets, laptops, smart phones, game consoles and set-top boxes to enable supreme home entertainment experience,” he added.

All Linksys E-Series and X-series products are shipped with Cisco Connect software.

Cisco also launched two new wireless-N ADSL2+ modem routers, X-Series hybrid and X3000 advanced, priced at Rs. 9,499 and Rs 11,999 respectively.