Linksys WRT150N Wireless N Router

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Wireless-N is the next generation of wireless with advanced radio technology that is fast and boasts coverage area that virtually helps to eliminate dead spots. The level of speed that Wireless-N offers makes it ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and Voice over IP telephony, even all at the same time.

The new Linksys WRT150N Wireless N Router is Linksys’ answer for consumers who wish to utilize Wireless-N technology and connect multiple devices in their home network at incredible speeds. This is a sign of the many wireless home networks that have come to include various lifestyle and consumer appliances with wireless access. The Linksys Wireless-N Home Router is an affordable solution which provides a higher level of convenience, security and performance to your own home wireless network.

The WRT150N router looks like a standard router having a size of 7.40" x 1.57" x 6.93”. Its black and blue body is the same size as the WRT300N, but it provides only two standard antennae, which are mounted on the rear. Also on the back edge are the standard ports: one WAN port, four LAN ports, a power jack, and a pinhole reset button. The front edge of the router houses labeled indicator lights that correspond to the jacks on the rear.

The Linksys Wireless N router presents Wireless-N access point capabilities. The Access Point uses the latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N’s MIMO (Multiply-In, Multiply-Out) technology for effective data rates. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. The Linksys Wireless-N Access Point lets you connect Wireless-N (802.11n), Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) devices to your wired network so you can add PCs to the network with no cabling hassle. Additionally, it has a 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch and a router which ties it all together and lets users’ whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. This router is designed to deliver more speed and range without the high costs of new technology. It is a reliable choice for home and office users.

Furthermore, the Linksys Wireless-N router can encode all wireless transmissions with 128-bit encryption technology which helps to protect data and privacy. Setup and configuration is quick and simple with the web browser-based configuration utility. It can also serve as a user network’s DHCP Server. It also has a powerful SPI firewall to help protect user PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through.

Setting up the WRT150N router is simple, and Linksys makes the process transparent. The setup wizard walks you through all the steps, starting with disconnecting your PC from your modem. Once you've installed the router, you can configure your wireless network using the router's Web-based configuration tool. The WRT150N includes all the latest security features including 256-bit encryption; WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA-PSK2 security protocols; SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) and NAT (Network Address Translation) firewalls; and VPN pass-through.

The Linksys WRT150N Wireless N Router makes setup easy for newbies, boasts great throughput and wide coverage and offers the latest security features at an affordable price for an 11N router.

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