ASUS Introduces ASUS RT-N16 Wireless-N Gigabit Router
IT News Online Staff
2009-07-01
ASUS has announced the ASUS RT-N16 wireless router with a host of intuitive, easy-to-use features. The ASUS RT-N16 is a Wireless-N Gigabit Router offering speed for ultra-fast data transfers, simplicity for ease-of-use and ease-of-setup, and security for peace of mind when performing online tasks.
The ASUS RT-N16 supports the latest Wireless-N Local Area Networking standard for wireless communications. The company said home users and businesses can experience the ultimate in wireless performance with maximum data speeds of 300 Mbps. Combined with its powerful CPU, the ASUS RT-N16 delivers maximum bandwidth, ensuring effortless synchronous file transfers and downloads, flawless video streaming, incredibly low-ping wireless gaming, and VoIP calls with minimized jitter.
Equipped with 128 MB DDR2 video memory, the router achieves eight times faster benchmarks, delivering exceptional multi-tasking with no system lags. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports are available for users to set up a wired LAN for faster transfer of data-intensive files. Additionally, two USB ports enable the creation of a secure network for sharing photos, data, audio visual files and network resources such as a printer or storage devices.
The Download Master provides up to 300,000 sessions for a new level of P2P performance, offering a 20 times larger bandwidth than traditional routers. ASUS said such a large volume of P2P or BitTorrent downloads are accomplished rapidly with assurance of complete data transfers throughout the day, even when the users' PCs are turned off. Despite such heavy loading, the ASUS RT-N16 can still allow more user connections onto the Internet, letting them run multimedia applications with stability.
The ASUS RT-N16 wireless router features EZ UI, a graphical user interface that helps users manage their networks as well as set up a shared printer with ease. With its auto-detection and network mapping capabilities, the wireless router simplifies the setup of multiple wireless clients. EZ UI comprises of a host of connectivity features such as the EZQoS, All-In-One Printer, AiDisk, QIS (Quick Internet Setup), Network Map, Dr. Surf and EZ MFP, all of which are controlled and managed through a single user interface.
The EZQoS feature lets an administrator easily allocate different bandwidth according to individual user needs, ensuring the smooth flow of data traffic and providing uninterrupted IP phone and A/V streaming. To support network usage of a shared printer, the EZ All-In-One Printer function allows multiple users to simultaneously access a printer and use its print and scan functions. Businesses can thus empower wireless users to perform printing tasks on networked printers without having to purchase a printer server. Another convenient feature is AiDisk, which allows users to engage in file-sharing among peers in three easy steps.
The ASUS RT-N16 keeps streaming data safe from prying eyes with robust built-in WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) capabilities. All data is automatically encrypted to prevent unauthorized viewing of information by an outsider. By supporting WPS, the ASUS RT-N16 lets users set up secure Wi-Fi Networks within minutes and lock down the network to prevent potential intrusion by unauthorized outsiders.
ASUS RT-N16 Specifications:
Hardware:
- Ethernet ports: WAN x 1, LAN x 4 RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Base-T, Supports Ethernet and 802.3 with max. bit rate 10/100/1000 Mbps and auto cross-over function (MDI-X)
- Antenna: 3 x external antenna
- USB 2 x USB port
- Power adapter: AC input 100V ~ 240 V; DC output 12V with max. 1.25 A current
- Size: 216 x 161.9 x 40.5 mm
- Weight: 470g
Wireless LAN:
- Operating Frequency: 2.4~2.5 GHz
- Data rate:
-- 802.11n Draft up to 300 Mbps
-- 802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
-- 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
- Output power:
-- n mode: 15.8~19.5 dBm
-- g mode: 15.5~16.5 dBm
-- b mode: 15.8~19.5 dBm
- Receiver sensitivity (at normal temp. range): At 54 Mbps data rate
-- ANT0 -75dBm
-- ANT1 -75dBm
- Encryption/Authentication: Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x
Software:
- Management:
-- EZQoS (Easy Quality of Service): Allows multiple network activities (FTP, Gaming, P2P) to work smoothly at the same time
-- DHCP Server: Supports up to 253 IP addresses; Changeable DHCP lease time, IP pool, domain name; Static mapped IP
-- Web-based administration: Supports IE 5.5 or later, Firefox 2.0.0.1 or later; Managed from LAN and Internet; Password Setting
-- System Event Log
-- Firmware Upgrade: Web Interface, Bootloader
-- Save/Restore Configuration File
- Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE (MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
- Security:
-- Firewall: NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection), intrusion detection including logging
-- Logging: Dropped packet, security event, Syslog
-- Filtering: Port, IP packet, URL keyword, MAC address
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