SMC Barricade g 2.5GHz 54Mbps Wireless Cable DSL Broadband Router

SMC's "Barricade g" 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC2804WBR) is perfect for homes and businesses looking for simple, all-in-one, wireless networking and Broadband routing. This platform-independent, multi-functional router integrates a 4-port 10/100Mbps dual-speed switch Auto MDI-MDIX, a high speed 54Mbps wireless access point, (2) detachable antennas, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall security, network management, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through support into one convenient device. The new Barricade g offers a high data rate that is up to 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless LAN and is backward compatible with existing 802.11b network devices. The Barricade g's integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall provides protection against hacker invasions, including Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, by analyzing individual data packets to ensure that only authorized packets are allowed access to the network. To control network access, parents or business owners can block selected Web sites by entering either a URL address or a keyword. In addition, hacker prevention and logging functionalities are supported. For example, when a hacker attempts to access your network, the Barricade G can alert you via email so you can take appropriate action. minimize