Posted by ketyung
on Jul/31/2008
at 7:32 am
If you’re a hardcore online gamer, you’d definitely need a router that is specially designed for handling well the heavy gaming and video traffic, which allows you to stay perfectly connected on the Internet, despite the heavy game actions being sent through the router.
Those average routers will always have some problems to handle the heavy gaming, video and VOIP traffic. But the WL-308 Wireless 300N XR Gigabit router is claimed to be specially designed for these purposes. It’s touted to offer low latency online gaming, lag-free local network gaming and uninterrupted VoIP use.
The WL-308 Wireless router is smart enough to learn traffic patterns, identify those meant for the gaming, streaming and VOIP services, and assign higher priorities of bandwidth for this kind of traffic. The concept should be pretty similar to an application switch, which is commonly seen in a corporate that is used to prioritize and manage bandwidth for different types of services.
The intelligent system lying within the WL-308 Wireless router is called StreamEngine, guaranteeing optimum performances in both wired and wireless traffic, for applications including voice over IP, gaming, video streaming and downloading. Besides, the router is automatically activated with its advanced QOS, which handles all the mentioned types of traffic well as well as maintaining an up-to-par quality. This router is claimed capable of handling up to 30,000 simultaneous open connections, which is a great equipment to have for those who’re planning to open a huge cyber cafe for hardcore gamers.
The device will also comply to the draft wireless N (802.11n), and is able to hit a maximum speed of up to 300Mbps, theoretically. The router also comes with a trio of 3dBi detachable antennas, to ensure sufficient coverage to accommodate huge number of gamers. The device has a built-in switch that provides five full-duplex 10/100/1000 ports for wired connections or extensions to other switches.
The router is now available in Europe, but the price seems remaining unknown. If it isn’t too pricey, then it shall be worth for an investment, in order to enjoy uninterrupted game plays, streaming and VOIP sessions.
via [coolest-gadgets]
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