SMC Eliteconnect Universal

SMC Eliteconnect Universal ... corporate environments. SMC's new EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2536W-AG) connects with an existing net-work installation so wireless enterprise laptop users can gain instant network access and resources from the conference room to the board room. This new member of the EliteConnect product line from SMC combines superior performance, range, security, and reliability.

The new SMC2536W-AG offers some of the highest tri-mode transmitting power and receive sensitivity in the industry. The SMC EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides an extended operating range compared to the standard 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g clients. Since it has the ability to significantly decrease indoor multi-path distortion, users will experience dramatic improvements in the quality and throughput of their wireless networking. Equipped with the flexibility of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g, the SMC2536W-AG fits in any wireless enterprise network. Based on the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards, the new product can be configured for Ad-hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer) or Infrastructure mode (communication to the wired network via an Access Point). Since it is based on the 802.11a/b/g standard, it is interoperable among different 802.11a/b/g compliant vendors. The included EZ Installation Wizard enables quick and easy setup, saving time and resources when setting up the wireless users.

The new SMC2536W-AG EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides a high level of security to enterprises by supporting Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 64/128-bit/152-bit WEP encryption. It also supports 802.1x, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP and LEAP for user authentication to ensure only authorized users can access the resources of the wireless network. Moreover, profile management software allows the new high power wireless notebook adapter the ability to save multiple wireless settings corresponding to different locations or networks. Furthermore, SMC2536W-AG has a built-in utility program for scanning all available Wireless Access Points on the network. The EliteConnect Universal High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides additional convenience for international travelers by allowing users to use this client adapter around the world and still maintain regulatory domain compliance.