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SMC Networks rolls out MIMO wireless networking products 

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NEW DELHI: SMC Networks today announced the

availability of its new line of 802.11g 54Mbps MIMO (multiple input, multiple

output) wireless networking products, the SMC Barricade g 802.11g 54Mbps MIMO

Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-GM), the EZ Connect g 802.11g

54Mbps MIMO Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-GM), and the EZ Connect g 802.11g

54Mbps MIMO Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-GM) in India.






MIMO technology speeds data transmission, improves reliability and increases
range of wireless networks by using multiple transmitter and receiver 'smart'

antennas that send and receive multiple data streams simultaneously.






The latest MIMO-enabled family of networking products is ideal for the home and
small office providing the speed, coverage and security that today's demanding

users seek. Based on an advanced Ralink MIMO 802.11g chipset, the IEEE

802.11g-compliant SMC MIMO product set enables speedy data transfer up to 20

times faster than older 802.11b wireless networking devices in MIMO-to-MIMO

communication.






Using antenna bundling instead of channel bundling, it minimizes the potential
channel conflict with other wireless networks in the area substantially. The

router also supports "Smart Antenna Technology" that provides a better

performance for the full covered area up to 300 meters.






Jimmy Goh, VP of marketing, SMC Networks, said, "The advantages of MIMO are
significant as increased reach is a big plus, especially for home networking,

where there is often just one access point and users experience dead spots and

distance limitations." "We are pleased to open up more channels of

connection for our customers with high-bandwidth applications like real-time

video and music distribution and gaming. These are greatly enhanced by the

bandwidth and speed increases that MIMO affords," he added.






The SMC Barricade g 802.11g 54Mbps MIMO Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
(SMCWBR14-GM), the SMC EZ Connectâ„¢ g 802.11g 54Mbps MIMO Wireless Cardbus

Adapter (SMCWCB-GM) and the SMC EZ Connectâ„¢ g 802.11g 54Mbps MIMO Wireless PCI

Adapter (SMCWPCI-GM), retails at $179, $109, $119 respectively and will be

available with all major distributors.






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