Linksys broadens wireless access point line-up for business environments

The WAP2000 is a Wireless Access Point ideal for businesses that would like to expand their existing wired networks or create new wireless networks for the workforce or to provide internet access to visitors.

It can provide small businesses with a low-cost, feature-rich solution for increased network capabilities and reach.

The WAP2000 features the RangeBooster technology, designed to offer improved performance, range and speed.

This technology lets businesses effectively double network size and increase performance significantly (1).

Combining RangeBooster technology with the integrated Quality of Service features, 802.11F Roaming and automatic channel selection, enables the deployment of high quality VoIP and video applications on the network.

The Linksys One ready device is outfitted in a sleek metal enclosure only identifiable with the Linksys Business Series of products.

The WAP2000 comes with detachable antennas and can be positioned virtually anywhere via standard AC adapter or from a Power-over-Ethernet switch or PoE-injector.

Mohammad Hoda, Regional Manager, Linksys Middle East and Africa said:

"Small businesses have many choices in the marketplace today, but the common message from our customers is they are looking for 'higher quality and better value products'. The Linksys WAP2000 is an elegant, feature-rich solution that can expand an organization's wireless network while offering the peace-of-mind that their investment is backed by the industry's only Linksys to Cisco Trade-up Program."

With the introduction of the WAP2000 Linksys provides business owners the best possible network ecosystem with investment protection of the Linksys to Cisco Trade-up Program.

With this program, business owners can assure that their business network will always meet the company's growth, stepping up from Linksys Business Series to Cisco SMB solutions.