Linksys introduces new design for home networking products at CeBIT
Dubai, UAE - Linksys, a Division of Cisco, the leading provider of VoIP, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer and small business environments, announced its new Ultra RangePlus home networking products at CeBIT held March4-9 in Hannover.
The Ultra RangePlus gateway and router are the first models available that feature a stylish new design and come with improved usability features such as the Linksys Easylink Advisor (LELA), which simplifies the set-up of your network and helps assure that all devices and connections are stable and highly secure.
With the launch of the Ultra RangePlus products Linksys also revealed the latest version of its Home Monitoring Camera (WVC54GCA), now including a microphone and improved image quality.
"We strongly believe that the sleek new router design is sympathetic to modern living whereas traditional routers have been hidden in a cupboard or behind a curtain." said Mohammad Hoda, Regional Manager, Linksys Middle East and Africa. "But it is not only the design that makes these products attractive, installing a home network with the router or connecting additional devices is simplified with our new EasyLink Advisor and improved set-up wizards."
The Ultra RangePlus router and gateway features a stylish silver-black design that includes the new enhanced Linksys RangePlus internal antenna technology created to fit in virtually any home. It represents an evolution from the traditional Linksys products' look and feel. In addition to looking good, the products are the first to include LELA which helps deliver a markedly improved consumer experience in home networking by including a new user interface, flash video-based guided installation, and simplified terminology, which makes setting up a wireless network easier than ever before.
LELA is designed to deliver a revolutionary new visual approach for setting up and controlling home networks. Installing a home network is no longer rocket science. With the integrated direct connect support feature, consumers can give a support representative remote control over the application to help resolve questions.
The software platform also enables Linksys to develop additional services over time such as parental control, online storage, or tools to enable photo sharing with friends and family. LELA is a free application that will be delivered with the new Ultra RangePlus products and is localized in 29 languages.
The new Ultra RangePlus Wireless Routers are the first products from Linksys to ship with Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ certification. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is designed to help simplify the task of setting up security on wireless networks. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ functionality includes a one-button synchronization feature that enables certified products to join together.
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Main features:
- Built-in web server to ensure direct connection to home network
- 24/7 availability of the camera from any web-browser
- Improved video quality and microphone
- Security mode to send sms of short video clips when motion is detected
Pricing and Availability
The Ultra RangePlus router and gateway and the Internet Home Monitoring Camera will be available in April 2008. The estimated price for the products are $99 for the Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Router (WRT160N), $129 for the Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway (WAG160N) ), $129 for the Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera (WVC54GCA) while as the Linksys EasyLink Advisor (LELA) comes for free with any purchase of the above.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the recognized leader in Voice, Wireless and Ethernet networking hardware for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit www.linksys.com.
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
For more information, please contact:
Mélodie Testelin, Linksys
Phone: +33 15804 3102
Email: mtesteli@cisco.com
Marisa Ross, Cisco
Phone: +1408 527-9830
Email: mariross@cisco.com
Rima Salman
Polaris Public Relations
Phone: +971 4 3415555
Email: r.salman@polaris-me.com
Lisa Soto, Linksys
Phone: +1 949 823-4778
Email: lisoto@cisco.com
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