Wireless-G is the upcoming 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, & public wireless hotspots around the country
- but since they share the same 2.4 G Hz radio b&, Wireless-G devices can also interoperate with existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment. Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, & migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow. The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs & switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together & lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. To protect your data & privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, & can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, & multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, & security you need!