SMC Networks' New Wireless Access Point/Storage Server Makes Network File Sharing and Backup Easy — and Secure; New 802.11g Wireless AP Centers or Extends Wireless Network with USB Storage Connectors for Easy File Access

Business Wire, Oct 18, 2005

IRVINE, Calif. -- SMC Networks (www.smc.com) today announced the newest in its EZ Connect(TM) g family of efficient 802.11g wireless networking products, the EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless AP Storage (SMCWAPS-G). Designed to serve as the primary wireless network access point or as a wireless network extension, the new Wireless AP Storage makes it as easy to share files and storage as it does to share Internet access. The SMCWAPS-G provides full 802.11g access point capability -- including top-notch security -- with the addition of two USB 2.0 connectors so that users can connect USB hard disk drives and memory sticks for easy network backup or data access.

Compact and ultra-slim, the new SMCWAPS-G combines wireless network access point services as well as sophisticated storage server features. Two USB 2.0 connectors allow for direct connection of USB storage devices -- HDD or memory stick -- and the slim chassis can accommodate one 2.5" internal hard drive (storage devices not included with SMCWAPS-G). Integrated Samba Server capability makes cross-platform file-sharing easy and fast, and the on-board backup button allows the SMCWAPS-G to serve as a one-touch network backup device.

Ideal for travelers and home users who want an easy and secure means for backup and file access, the 802.11g-complaint SMCWAPS-G can serve as the sole access point for a wireless network or can be added to any 802.11b or g network to provide additional access point functionality, along with all of its file-sharing and storage advantages. Easy to set-up with the included EZ Installation Wizard, its robust security features include 64/128-bit WEP encryption, disable SSID broadcast and MAC address filtering. It also supports the latest version of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2.

The new EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless AP Storage (SMCWAPS-G) is available beginning in December, 2005 at an MSRP of $99.99.

For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4YOU (800-762-4968).