The Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router (SMCWBR14S-N2) is the perfect all-in-one networking solution for connecting and sharing your high-speed cable/xDSL Internet connection. Designed for the home, this platform independent multi-functional router combines a 4-port 10/100 LAN switch, High speed Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) access point, NAT firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and User friendly web-based management interface in one convenient device.

The built-in wireless access point is Wi-Fi certified for full compliance with the 802.11n draft v2.0 standard, as well as the popular Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) standards. This next generation wireless networking standard utilizes advanced MIMO (Multiple-In, Multiple-Out) technology to deliver incredible speed and range. With wireless speeds up to 300Mbps and up to 4x the coverage, the SMCWBR14S-N2 provides better performance than existing 802.11g technology. Upgrading to Wireless-N provides an excellent solution for sharing an Internet connection and files such as video, music, photos, and documents. With security being a key consideration, SMCWBR14S-N2 supports the latest WPA and WPA2 wireless encryption standards, which prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks and ensure data is secure. Wireless security can also be set up easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) that enables push button or PIN configuration.

The integrated NAT firewall with SPI provides protection from hackers and Denial of Service attacks by analyzing individual data packets, to ensure that only authorized packets are allowed access to the network. Using the Access Control feature parents or network administrators can block certain websites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block Internet access for applications like P2P utilities or games. Finally, configuration of your Internet connection and advanced router functions is made simple and straightforward with the EZ Installation Wizard and intuitive web-based management interface.