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Broadband router for SOHO users

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NEW DELHI: Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced its Compact Wireless-G Broadband router (WRT54GC). According to the company, the router provides home and mobile users with the flexibility, to provide both seamless wireless access and connectivity for wired Ethernet devices in a small compact design.






The Compact Wireless-G Router is three devices in one - a Wireless Access Point that enables users to connect via Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b); a built in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect wired Ethernet devices to the network; and a router which allows users to securely share a network with high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.





According to the press release, the new compact router comes with a built-in antenna. Users can increase the router's wireless range by connecting an optional high gain antenna (Linksys High Gain Antenna for SMA Connectors - HGA7S), to the included pop-up SMA connector.





The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router shares a single Internet connection and other resources with wired and wireless-802.11b and 802.11g devices. It features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2 Personal), wireless MAC address filtering, SPI firewall and supports VPN pass through SMA connector for adding an external antenna for users who want to increase their range.





The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54GC) is immediately available through major distributors, value-added resellers and business solution providers. Estimated Street Price is $79.99.






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