SMC Barricade G SMC2804WBR

SMC Barricade G SMC2804WBR ... looking for a simple, all-in-one network product. This platform independent multi-functional router combines a 4-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch with Automatic MDI-MDIX feature, a high speed 54Mbps wireless access point, two detachable antennas, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall security, network management, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough support into one convenient device. The new Barricade g offers a high data rate that is up to 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless LAN and is backward compatible with existing 802.11b network devices. The high performance Barricade g Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router offers an integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall.

This firewall provides protection against hacker invasions, such as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by analyzing individual data packets, as they pass through the Barricade g, to ensure that only authorized packets are allowed access to the network. To control network access, parents, or business owners can block certain websites by entering either a URL address or just a keyword of the website. In addition, this latest Barricade g Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router provides hacker prevention and logging functionalities. For example, when a hacker attempts to access your network, the Barricade g can alert you via email so you can take appropriate action. The Wireless Barricade g provides a 10/100 Mbps WAN port for high-speed integration into your network. Supporting NAT, the Barricade g can provide simultaneous Internet access for up to 253 PCs using a single purchased IP address.

To manage these connections, the Barricade g has a built-in DHCP server to auto-assign IP addresses to devices on your network. To install this device, simply place the EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive and in minutes you will be surfing the web. By using the web-based management interface, you can configure this router to handle IP routing and port forwarding through the Virtual Server option. For added management, the router also has a full-featured Access Control option. This integrated feature allows you to filter traffic through your network based on IP address or MAC Address. Other new features supported in this new Barricade g product are Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) and Dynamic DNS (DDNS). For wireless connectivity, the Barricade g Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router supports up to 54Mbps high-speed wireless connection at data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps. To secure this wireless connection, the Barricade g supports 802.1x for authentication, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), disable SSID broadcast, MAC address filtering and 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). This integrated wireless router allows you to connect to your network at distances up to 1155 feet. Furthermore, this latest Barricade g has two detachable antennas that can be replaced with SMC high gain antennas for added performance and coverage.