1. Introduction
1.1 EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Traveler’s Kit
SMCWTK-G is another innovative solution brought to you by SMC. It is the industry’s first compact All-in-One device that fits in a convenient easy-to-carry case. The new product offers 5 different modes: Access Point, Ethernet Bridge, Repeater, Point-to-Point Bridging, and Point-to-Multipoint Bridging.
The new EZ Connect™ g 802.11g Wireless Traveler’s Kit is the perfect business traveler’s companion. Imagine checking into your hotel room with broadband connection after a long day’s trip, plug in your SMCWTK-G as your Personal Access Point, you can now enjoy and relax at your bed or sofa in your room to check email or surf the Internet.
SMCWTK-G can be used as an Ethernet Bridge that instantly converts any Ethernet device, such as a gaming console, printer, set-top box, point-of-sale terminal, desktop or laptop computer into a wireless network device. The new product does not require installing any drivers. Simply plug it into your Ethernet device and your Ethernet device will become wireless!
The new SMCWTK-G is the ultimate convenient way to expand your wireless local area network. The new product can also be configured as a Repeater via support for Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Thus allowing you to connect your 802.11b and/or 802.11g clients to the wireless network or extend the coverage of your WLAN in your home or office by simply placing additional SMCWTK-G in the desired locations.
In cases where you need to bridge two networks together, the SMCWTK-G’s Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Bridging functions is an ideal solution. That way the networks are wirelessly connected without the need of expensive cabling.
