Linksys Re-Enters Business Wireless Networking Market

Linksys used to be a player in the wireless networking market for business. They disappeared for a while, but today they’re back. Two new Linksys Wireless-N access points were announced today.

The new access points can be deployed as an access point or range extender. The Linksys Business Wireless-N Access Points use the widely adopted 802.11n wireless technology to provide a fast and highly reliable wireless network and support advanced features such as Power over Ethernet for flexible placement, plus Rogue AP Detection and 802.11X supplicant for enhanced security.

Here’s the lineup:

Wireless-N300 Access Point with PoE (LAPN300) – MSRP $199.99 USD

  • For desktop use or mounted to a wall or ceiling
  • Single Band with speeds up to 300Mbps*
  • Deploys as an Access Point or Range Extender
  • Advanced Security:
    • WPA, WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS
    • 802.1X Supplicant
    • SSID to VLAN Mapping
    • MAC-based Access Control
    • Rogue AP detection
  • Can be powered by 802.3af/at compliant source e.g. a Linksys Business PoE Compatible Switch or through a Linksys Gigabit High Power PoE Injector
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • IPv6 support
  • Set-up and management through the Web Interface or Simple Network Management Protocol
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

Wireless-N600 Dual Band Access Point with PoE (LAPN600) – MSRP $299.99 USD

  • For desktop use or mounted to a wall or ceiling.
  • Dual Band (2.4Ghz + 5Ghz) with speeds up to 300Mbps + 300Mbps*
  • Band Steering support for optimal performance
  • Supports Access Point and Range Extender mode
  • Advanced Security:
    • WPA, WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS
    • 802.1X Supplicant
    • SSID to VLAN Mapping
    • MAC-based Access Control
    • Rogue AP detection
  • Can be powered by 802.3at compliant source e.g. a Linksys Business Gigabit PoE Compatible Switch or through a Linksys Gigabit High Power PoE Injector
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • IPv6 support
  • Set-up and management through the Web Interface or Simple Network Management Protocol
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

They’re available later this month through major distributors. SMBs and resellers can find a participating distributor here: http://www.linksys.com/en-us/business/find-a-distributor

 

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