A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. Routers generally contain a specialized operating system, RAM, NVRAM, flash memory, and one or more processors. High-end routers contain many processors and specialized Application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and do a great deal of parallel processing. A wireless router is a network device that performs the functions of a router but also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It can function in a wired LAN, a wireless only LAN, or a mixed wired/wireless network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at either up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G. In addition, the WPA standard provides greater security opportunities while the whole network is protected through NAT technology. All of these security features, as well as full configurability, are accessed through the easy-to-use browser-based utility.

The Linksys Wireless-G broadband router is really four devices in one box. First, there’s the wireless access point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that connects wireless communication devices together to form a wireless network. The WAP usually connects to a wired network, and can relay data between wireless devices and wired devices. Within the range of the wireless access points, the wireless end user has a full network connection with the benefit of mobility. In this instance, the wireless access point functions as a gateway for clients to access the wired network. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four computers directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The router function lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. The fourth function is the phone adapter which enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your high-speed connection even while you’re surfing the Internet. There are two standard telephone jacks.

The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. It is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless Ethernet Bridges. To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encode all wireless transmissions with up to 128-bit encryption, and supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA). The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With Vonage Service, you’ll get low domestic and international phone rates, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voicemail, Call Forwarding, Distinctive Ring, and lots of other available special phone features. Choose any free local dialing US area code, regardless of where you live. Add a virtual phone number in any area code, or even a US-wide toll-free number. Install the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games, and turn that Internet connection into a high-quality, high-value telephone service!

Product Features

• Wireless connection with 802.11g or 802.11b standards
• Four 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Ports to share Internet Connection
• Supports Access Control to block specific PC’s on the newtork from gaining access to the Internet
• Two RJ11 voice ports for analog phones or fax machines with two independent telephone numbers
• Support QoS (Quality of Service) to ensure best quality voice
• Supports SPI Firewall to limit the risk of intrusion attempts
• Web-based configuration through a built-in web server
• Supports auto-provisioning with provisioning servers for configuration and upgrades

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