New Linksys Wireless Range Extenders Boost Wi-Fi Signal And Help Eliminate Dead Spots

New Linksys RE6500 Vary Extender options Wi-Fi Bridge, Gigabit Ports and an Audio Jack for streaming music wirelessly from a stereo system or speaker

Rushden, UK – July 17, 2014 – Linksys®, a number one model in wi-fi networking, at this time introduced its new lineup of Linksys Wi-Fi Range Extenders. Shoppers usually expertise a weak wi-fi sign in some elements of their home or condo attributable to blocking components resembling partitions or interference from different units like child screens, microwaves or DECT telephones. The brand new Linksys Vary Extenders assist maximize wi-fi protection and assist remove “useless spots” within the Wi-Fi protection all through the house.

Shoppers can select between three new highly effective variations – Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE6500), Linksys N600 PRO Wi-Fi Vary Extender (RE4000W) and the Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Vary Extender (RE3000W). The RE6500 and RE4000W are twin band vary extenders that includes Cross-Band know-how which helps present a stronger and extra constant sign all through the house. All three vary extenders are appropriate with any wi-fi router and are designed to increase b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi alerts, whether or not equipped by a broadband supplier or bought by the patron.

“There are loads of units within the house that want dependable sign to carry out,” stated Mike Chen, vp product administration for Linksys. “Shoppers rely upon their Wi-Fi sign to keep away from burning by way of their knowledge plan and to stream in all areas of the house.  A steady and robust Wi-Fi sign is vital for connecting the units in your house at this time and the units customers are positive to carry into their house within the coming years; vary extender will help future proof their house as these units are added in addition to present a wealthy media expertise.”

Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Vary Extender – RE6500
Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Vary Extender (RE6500) helps remove Wi-Fi useless spots all through the house by growing the wi-fi sign from an current Wi-fi-AC router. The RE6500 additionally comes geared up with Cross-Band know-how, which permits the Wi-Fi sign to concurrently obtain knowledge on one band and transmit on one other. The result’s a stronger, extra constant sign all through your private home. With 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, customers can hardwire their units for sooner streaming and gaming. Music followers can join a stereo system or audio speaker to the RE6500 and stream music from a wise gadget or laptop. The Wi-Fi vary extender is designed for versatile placement choices so customers can get pleasure from all their units, from wherever of their house.

Key Options:

• Subsequent-Era Wi-fi-AC Know-how that includes simultaneous dual-band speeds as much as N300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + AC867 Mbps (5 GHz) to cut back site visitors and maximize knowledge*

• Cross-Band Know-how maximizes the simultaneous use of each bands for sooner knowledge switch speeds

• Audio Streaming Functionality – join a stereo system or audio audio system to the AC1200 MAX to wirelessly stream music from a wise gadget or laptop

• 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports lengthen the vary of 4 wired units to make sure uninterrupted media streaming and quick knowledge switch

• Removable Exterior Antennas that may be adjusted to supply one of the best protection.

• Common Compatibility Wi-fi-AC know-how is appropriate with all a/b/g/n units

• Works with any router or gateway together with routers equipped by service supplier

• Simple Setup Easy set up – no CD required

Linksys N600 PRO Wi-Fi Vary Extender – RE4000W
The Linksys N600 PRO Wi-Fi Vary Extender (RE4000W) helps remove Wi-Fi useless spots all through the house by growing the wi-fi sign of an current router. The RE4000W options Cross-Band know-how permitting the Wi-Fi sign to obtain info on one band and transmit on one other. The result’s a stronger, extra constant sign all through your private home. Two Quick Ethernet ports present hardwire connectivity for digital units permitting customers to expertise sooner streaming and gaming. The RE4000W Wi-Fi Vary Extender may be plugged immediately right into a wall outlet and setup is straightforward and quick.

Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Vary Extender – RE3000W
Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Vary Extender (RE3000W) helps remove Wi-Fi useless spots within the house or condo by growing the two.4 Ghz wi-fi sign of an current router. The RE3000W presents N300 Mbps speeds, which makes it nice for browsing the online and fundamental on-line makes use of. The RE3000W Wi-Fi Vary Extender may be plugged immediately right into a wall outlet and may be simply related to supply Wi-fi N300 sign to customers’ digital units of their house.

The chart beneath helps present an at-glance have a look at how the brand new Linksys Vary Extenders stack up and which one can be supreme for a consumer’s house expertise. A Vary Extender white paper may be downloaded right here: www.linksys.com/RangeExtenders which gives extra data on what vary extenders are and the way to decide on the precise one. 
 

Pricing and Availability
The RE6500 is predicted to be out there in August at main retail and on-line resellers for an MSRP of £89.99. The RE3000W and RE4000W are anticipated to ship in September for an MSRP of £44.99 and £54.99 respectively. 

About Linksys
The Linksys model has pioneered wi-fi connectivity since its inception in 1988 with its main innovation and engineering methods, and best-in-class know-how, design, and customer support.  Linksys permits a related way of life for individuals at house, at work and on the transfer, and with its award-winning merchandise, simplifies house management, leisure, safety and Web entry by way of modern options and a rising software and companion ecosystem. For extra info, go to linksys.com, like us on Facebook, comply with us on Twitter or watch us on YouTube.

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*Most efficiency derived from IEEE Normal 802.11 specification. Precise efficiency can fluctuate, together with decrease wi-fi community capability, knowledge throughput charge, vary and protection. Efficiency depends upon many components, circumstances and variables, together with distance from the entry level, quantity of community site visitors, constructing supplies and building, working system used, mixture of wi-fi merchandise used, interference and different hostile circumstances.

Vary specs are primarily based on efficiency take a look at outcomes beneath regular use case circumstances. Precise ranges will improve or lower relying on wi-fi obstructions, working environments and constructing materials. Wi-fi protection claims are used solely as reference and will not be assured, as every wi-fi community is exclusive.

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