Belkin has announced two new products designed to streamline home networking: the Double N+ Wireless Router and the Home Base Network USB Hub.
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The Double N+ Wireless Router, a dual-band router for households with multiple Internet users, connects a home network to the Internet over two frequencies, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. This means it effectively provides the functionality of two routers.
The 2.4Ghz frequency is for more moderate broadband usage, such as surfing the net and checking emails. The 5Ghz frequency is more suited to heavy usage, such as downloading content, streaming music and playing online games. Both frequencies can be used simultaneously.
The router also features a new built-in BitTorrent client, allowing users to download content directly to an external hard drive via the router without the intervention of a PC.
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The Home Base Network USB Hub acts as a home server in partnership with a router. It allows multiple users to share wireless access to printers, external memory devices and other computing peripherals.
All the user has to do is connect the peripherals to the hub to enable instant access via an existing wireless connection.
The Double N+ Wireless Router is available for $279.95.
The Home Base Network USB Hub is available for $199.95.
