High-Performance Router for Gaming and Video Streaming
The ZyXEL NBG-419N Wireless N Router- ratified for the latest 802.11n technology standard - offers a cost-effective solution for users upgrading their networks to the next generation. With a speed six times faster than the standard 802.11g networks, the NBG-419N provides more stable and reliable wireless connections for high-speed data and multimedia deliveries. The unit features MIMO smart antenna technology to deliver a significant increase in data throughput and link range.It provides a better Internet experience, and better yet, it's backward compatible with the existing 802.11b/g networks.
QoS Enhances User Experiences on Network Gaming and Multimedia Streaming
By automatically prioritizing different types of network traffic, the NBG-419N can enhance users' experiences for audio, video and voice applications over wireless networks. The configurable QoS ensures smooth delivery of gaming, video streaming, VoIP and downloading, so your most important tasks receive the priority you set.
Easy Mode and Expert Mode for Quick Navigation and Setup
Designed with a user-friendly interface, the NBG-419N provides "Easy Mode" for navigating functions, basic setup tasks and providing a comprehensive network map. With Easy Mode which simplifies system configuration tasks, you can enable or disable frequently-used setup options such as Game Engine, Power Saving, Content Filtering and Bandwidth Management with just one click. Users just click the On/Off icon to enable the Game Engine function and set gaming traffic as the first priority to ensure the smooth delivery of gaming over Xbox 360, PlayStation, Battle.net, and MSN Game Zone. For advanced setup, "Expert Mode" provides full setup options for more detailed configuration.
Simple and Effective Parental Control
The NBG-419N offers Content Filtering, which allows parents with younger children the option to block websites that offer material they deem inappropriate. Based on surveying a site’s content, Content Filtering offers an effective means to keep out unwanted materials. It’s conveniently accessed through Easy Mode.
Green Product with Wireless Control for Energy Savings
Featuring wireless scheduling, the NBG-419N can be configured to turn itself off according to your wireless usage pattern. It can save unnecessary power consumption and reduce wireless radiation when the wireless connection is not in use, Users can easily set up the wireless usage schedule under Easy Mode. In addition users can also use the wireless on/off switch on the rear panel to toggle the wireless access in just seconds.
Easy Setup with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Equipped with a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button, establishing a secure wireless network with the NBG-419N could not be easier. The WPS takes only a few seconds to set up a secure wireless network without any complicated procedure. Instead of entering a pass phrase, users can authenticate a new device on the network by pressing a button or by entering an automatically generated PIN code. With the button option, users can even setup the wireless configuration and encryption with just a single click.
Six-level Neighbor-friendly Wireless Output Power Control
The NBG-419N makes it easy to adjust the output power to reduce interference with neighboring access points within high wireless density areas. The NBG-419N's six-level output power control capability makes you a good wireless neighbor starting from the first day of having it installed.
Enhanced Security with WEP, WPA/WPA2 and Firewall
64/128-bit WEP, and WPA/WPA2 are supported to provide stringent protection for wireless transmissions. In addition, the NBG-419N is equipped with firewall features including DoS (Denial-of-Service), Network Address Translation (NAT), VPN Pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, & L2TP) to prevent attacks from the Internet.