SMC Networks has received one of the first CableHome 1.1 certifications for its EZ Connect Wireless Cable Modem Router. CableHome 1.1, released last year, builds on the original CableHome 1.0 with improved residential gateway security features, introduces standardized prioritized Quality-of-Service for home LANs, and adds support for home servers, telecommuters and home offices. The SMC EZ Connect Wireless Cable Modem Router combines DOCSIS 1.1 cable connectivity, an integrated 4-port switch and an 802.11g access point in one device. http://www.smc.com
SMC's Wireless Cable Modem Router Among First to Receive CableHome 1.1 Certification
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