Tuesday 3 May 2011

IOGEAR's Universal Wi-Fi Adapter Works With Any Ethernet-Enabled Product

Does the world have machines that are still actively being used...without Wi-Fi? It may appear hard to think if you are living in a society that is eternally connected, but the niche still exists in some places. To solve that issue, and provide connectivity to machines that were born without, IOGEAR has unveiled their universal Wi-Fi N Adapter. That new tool connects A/V devices to a home network by a wireless router -- things like game consoles, Blu-ray players, etc. You take a tool with an Ethernet port, plug it up to this dongle, and enjoy the spoils of Wi-Fi. Think of it as a wireless addition to any tool that only supports wired Ethernet connections from the factory.

IOGEAR outfitted the GWU627 with dual antennas (1T1R) that provide information transfer rates of up to 150Mbps, which ought to show useful in intense deathmatches and video streaming. It is available now for $49.95, which seems a bit cheaper than a quantity of the more proprietary solutions for older game consoles, at least.

An Ethernet port is all that's needed to connect Blu-ray players, gambling consoles, LCD / LED TVs and other devices to a home's wireless router.

IOGEAR Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter Wirelessly Connects Ethernet Enabled Devices to the Net

The IOGEAR Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter provides an affordable and stable solution for equipping Ethernet-enabled devices with wireless network access. The word universal is often thrown around, but the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter works with ANY tool featuring an Ethernet port, no brand or device-specific Wi-Fi USB adapter needed. Basically connect by Ethernet and access is gained through the home's network router.

Foothill Ranch, Calif. April 27, 2011 IOGEAR, a leader in convergence and connectivity products, announces a brand spanking new Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter (GWU627) for connecting A/V devices to a home network by a wireless router. With online gambling and media consumption quickly increasing, the necessity for robust and reliable network access is growing. While lots of manufacturers are integrating network connections within products, progress is not maintaining with demand.

IOGEAR's Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter supports the IEEE 802.11n standard, meaning there is no need for cables or re-wiring of the home. Home entertainment systems can be placed where the user wishes, without wires, and still maintain a powerful Wi-Fi connection. With multiple adapters, users can bring a wireless connection to a mass of devices and never worry about latency issues or bothersome buffering.

Helping the adapter handle user demands, IOGEAR outfitted the GWU627 with dual antennas (1T1R) that provide information transfer rates of up to 150Mbps while reducing Wi-Fi dead zones in the wireless surroundings. This new standard provides over adequate bandwidth for faster file transfer, music downloads, video streaming, online gambling and HD multi-media applications.
 
An abundance of quality digital content is generating demand for devices that can conveniently access and stream all our music, videos, games and more, said Bill Nguyen, senior promotion manager at IOGEAR. IOGEAR's aim is to make connectivity dynamic and the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter does this by providing wireless Net access to fully utilize a game console, Blu-ray, DVR, or HD TV's built-in widgets, while offering convenience of placement and eliminating cable clutter.

In addition to the increased speed and bandwidth, users will benefit from the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter's compatibility with existing 802.11b/g routers and access points. There's no need to replace legacy network hardware. The unit also features a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button offering a speedy and secure network setup. On a brand spanking new wireless network, WPS will automatically configure it with a network name (SSID) and strong WPA information encryption and authentication.

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