• The access point replaces or adds WiFi N features to a modem router or a box using the 802.11g standard. Based on the new WiFi 802.11n standard, the Hercules Wireless N access point offers bandwidths reaching 300 Mbps* - i.e. 5.5 times greater than the previous 802.11g standard.
• Plug & Play-style setup - only the WiFi network settings require filling in (network name and safety information).
• A 300 Mbps bandwidth enables users to broadcast HD movies and music featuring a 5.1 mix, to surf the Internet and play online games simultaneously, without lag.
• The Hercules WiFi Manager N software, available in French, provides a user-friendly interface for beginners and expert configuration options for advanced users (available in 8 languages).
• The Flash tutorial & setup wizard enables users to set up their access point with ease (available in 8 languages).

Also available in pack including WiFi N USB key

• Hercules Wireless N Access Point.
• 300 Mbps maximum bandwidth.
• WPS button allowing the simple connection of WPS compatible WiFi devices.
• 2 antennas enhance signal reception and transmission.
• Compatible with available WiFi standards (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n)
• Product certified by the WiFi Alliance.
• Maximum WPA2/WPA security preventing any malevolent intrusions on the network.
• MultiMedia (content broadcasting) features optimised thanks to WiFi MultiMedia technology (feature certified by the WiFi Alliance).
• Interoperability with WiFi standards 802.11n**, 802.11g & 802.11b.
• Setup guide illustrated by Flash animations, providing a step-by-step guide enabling users to establish a WiFi connection to the Internet.
• The Hercules Quick Access software enables users to quickly access the Hercules WiFi Manager N configuration interface (expert users can access this interface through any Internet browser
  
  *The 300 Mbps bandwidth is the theoretical bandwidth announced by the WiFi Alliance. Network coverage and bandwidth obtained may vary according to your environment, to the configuration of rooms and to the construction materials used within your home and to other interferences.
  **Compatible with Drafts 1.0 & 2.0 of the 802.11n standard

• Hercules Wireless N Access Point
• 2 threaded aerials (2 dBi)
• Power supply with optional UK plug
• Ethernet cable
• Quickstart guide in French
• Installation CD-ROM containing:
  • Comprehensive manual in PDF format
  • Quick Access software and Hercules WiFi Manager N interface providing an intuitive and user-friendly interface for setting up and using the Hercules wireless access point

For setup:

• Intel Pentium^TM III / AMD Athlon^TM or compatible CPU
• 64 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
• Windows® XP / Vista® 32 & 64 bits
• 50 MB free disk space for software installation

802. 11n

Internet box

ADSL modem supplied by a high-speed Internet service provider to its clients.

WiFi access point

Device allowing for the addition of a WiFi function to an Ethernet network.

WiFi

Technology allowing users to connect a variety of devices in a network, such as computers, game consoles, PDAs... without any wires. The main use is wireless sharing of a home high-speed Internet connection.

WPA

High level of security, specially designed for environments such as a small business or the home, using a pre-shared key.

WPA2

Next-generation very high level of security, specially designed for environments such as a small business or the home, using a pre-shared key.

Modem/Router

Device composed, in a single unit, of an ADSL modem and a router allowing for the sharing of a high-speed Internet connection between several computers. A modem/router may be either "wired" (sharing only with computers connected via a cable) or WiFi (can also share with computers connected wirelessly via WiFi).

Mbps

Unit of measurement of data rates in an Ethernet or WiFi network.

802.11b

Earlier generation WiFi standard allowing for data rates of up to 11Mbps using the 2.4GHz frequency band.

802.11g

WiFi standard allowing for data rates of up to 54Mbps using the 2.4GHz frequency band.