U.S. Robotics boosts standard wireless speeds up to a blazing 125 mbps

The company's latest firmware upgrade and driver update is capable of boosting wireless bandwidth performance from 100 Mbps up to 125 Mbps. The 125 Mbps upgrade is now available in the Middle East with all U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo products. The company will also support its existing 100 Mbps customers by offering a free download available at http://www.usr.com/125 .

U.S. Robotics products always connect at the highest possible data transfer rate to provide the best speeds in mixed mode networking environments—from 22 Mbps, 54 Mbps, 100 Mbps and now up to 125 Mbps. Based on advanced U.S. Robotics 802.11g Accelerator Technology and silicon chip technology from Texas Instruments, the Turbo product line uses packet aggregation coupled with frame bursting technology to dramatically improve network efficiency and boost overall performance without channel bonding.

"In line with U.S. robotics commitment to provide enhanced Business Critical Performance to IT infrastructures of its SMB (Small and Medium Businesses), the SOHO (Small Office/Home Office), and the individual users, once again the company has introduced a technology upgrade which anticipates the technological advancement entering the Wireless Networking scenarios," said Yusuf Syed, Regional Manager Middle East, U.S. Robotics. "The free upgrade available to existing 100 mbps customers will further strengthen U.S. Robotics' relationship with its customers, as well as increase the already significant demand for its wireless products."

"Continuing with our reputation of providing the fastest wireless products available, customers purchasing U.S. Robotics wireless solutions today should be assured that they are buying 125 Mbps capable product," said Jim Thomsen, senior product manager of U.S. Robotics. "This feature enhancement also increases standard 802.11g performance up to 25 percent."

To ensure the fastest data throughput rates at all times, U.S. Robotics designed the 802.11g Wireless Turbo line for total compatibility with all 54 Mbps 802.11g, 22 Mbps 802.11b and 11 Mbps 802.11b wireless devices. U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo products ensure that each device will securely connect independently at the highest speed possible with any combination of 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices. Unlike other high-speed networking technology, U.S. Robotics maximizes network capacity by placing all the speed on a single channel - enabling faster file transfers between multiple network users.

The firmware upgrade and driver update will enhance performance speeds of a complete range of U.S. Robotics' 802.11g 100 Mbps wireless turbo networking equipment. Leading the pack will be U.S. Robotics' 802.11g Wireless Turbo Router (Model 8054), which is ideal for sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection, data files, music and games among multiple computers. The router includes four products in one - an Access Point, 4-port Ethernet switch, router and firewall.

Another product to benefit from the upgrade in speed will be U.S. Robotics' 802.11g Wireless Turbo Multi-Function Access Point (Model 5450), which is a professional-grade access point that has the power, features and flexibility to be the foundation of a business or campus wireless network or wirelessly extend the reach of the Internet throughout a home or office. The access point includes five key wireless capabilities in one product - Access Point, Bridge, Multi-Bridge, Client and Repeater.

Users of U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter (Model 5416), which allows users to wirelessly connect to the power of an entire network from their desktop computer, will also be able to take advantage of higher speeds with the new upgrade. The Site Survey feature, integrated in the Adapter, makes finding the closest access point easy and simplifies wireless network configuration.

For users of notebook computers, U.S. Robotics' 802.11g Wireless Turbo PC Card (Model 5410), will take advantage of the enhanced speed to stay connected to e-mail and shared files on a network and on the Internet while on the move. The PC card's unique low-power design gets the most from a notebook's battery to keep users online longer.

U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Turbo products provide accelerated speeds, better security and broader compatibility than standard 802.11g products. The line's versatility and simplicity makes it easy to set up a wireless network with, or without, an existing wired network and without expensive infrastructure costs. The unique, SecureStack, modular case design of U.S. Robotics networking gear requires minimal space, so both home network users and small-to-medium size business owners alike can grow their networks with an entire family of other U.S. Robotics networking and broadband devices.