NEW DELHI / MUMBAI / BANGALORE, India – May 22, 2013
EDIMAX Technology, a leading provider of advanced network communication products, Edimax has launched the BR-6478AC dual-band 802.11ac router: featuring the latest 11ac draft standard for extraordinary improvements in the speed, reliability and quality of wireless communications –
AC1200 Wireless Concurrent Dual-Band Gigabit Router.
Next-Generation Wireless Networking
The Edimax BR-6478AC router supports the next generation IEEE 802.11ac wireless standard, meaning higher data rates in the 5GHz band. With 300Mbps speeds in the 2.4GHz band and 867Mbps speeds in 5GHz, the BR-6478AC is ideal for HD video streaming and large file transfers. The router is also backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n to ensure compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi devices.
Concurrent Dual-Band WI-Fi & Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
The Edimax BR-6478AC router provides simultaneous 2.4GHz (802.11n) and 5GHz (802.11ac) wireless network connectivity for maximum flexibility of use. Additionally, the BR-6478AC router features four gigabit LAN ports and one gigabit WAN port, offering data rates of up to a staggering 1000Mbps for users with the need for maximum network performance. With gigabit Ethernet connectivity, the BR-6478AC can provide users a fast and smooth media streaming or network gaming experience.
Edimax’s Revolutionary iQoS
iQoS is Edimax’s solution for a quicker, easier, and more effective way to manage Internet bandwidth. While Quality of Service (QoS) functionality is a common feature in routers across the market, typically only advanced users have the knowledge required to set up the complex parameters. Edimax though has redesigned QoS with user-friendliness and accessibility in mind. A simple and intuitive user interface allows users to arrange bandwidth priority settings in just a few clicks. With iQoS, you can enjoy gaming, video streaming, VoIP applications and BT clients at the same time without the usual nightmare of lag and interruptions. An original, efficient and effective means of managing your Internet bandwidth.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Button & Built-In WLAN On/Off Switch
The Edimax BR-6478AC allows users to build secure connections with WPS enabled wireless devices simply by pressing the WPS button – there is no need for the hassle of complex set up and configuration procedures. And with the built-in WLAN on/off switch users can also easily switch on/off the wireless connection without logging into the user interface – an easy way to save electricity when it is not in use.
Features:
- Supports AP, AP client, AP bridge, WDS and range extender modes
- Guest network
- Port triggering for special applications
- IGMP proxy and IGMP snooping
- Virtual server and DMZ hosting
- MAC/IP filter and URL blocking
- Static routing
- UPnP architecture
- VPN pass-through (IPSec/PPTP)
- Schedule control
About EDIMAX Technology
Founded in 1986, Edimax Technology is committed to providing premier networking solutions to consumers and enterprises. Edimax has a global presence with over 14 regional offices in the US, and the UK, Germany, and Taiwan (Taipei) and has been listed at the Taiwanese Stock Exchange since 2001. Edimax’s complete product portfolio fulfills all the connectivity needs of any network architecture or application requirement.
Product availability may vary according to region. Please contact Edimax offices in your area or visit www.edimax.com for more information.