Iogear Debuts Wi-Fi N Adapter

By TWICE Staff On Jun 6 2011 - 4:01am

FOOTHILL RANCH, CALIF. – Iogear has introduce its Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter for connecting A/V devices to a home network via a wireless router.

The adapter provides an affordable and stable solution for equipping Ethernet- enabled devices with wireless network access, the company said. It works with any device that has an Ethernet port, without the need for a brand-specific or device-specific Wi-Fi USB adapter.

The adapter is outfitted with dual antennas that provide data transfer rates of up to 150Mbps, while reducing Wi-Fi dead zones. According to Iogear, this is more than adequate bandwidth for fast file transfer, music downloads, video streaming, on-line gaming and HD multi-media applications.

“An abundance of quality digital content is creating demand for devices that can conveniently access and stream all our music, videos, games and more,” said Bill Nguyen, senior marketing manager. “Iogear’s goal is to make connectivity dynamic and the Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter does this by providing wireless Internet access to fully utilize a game console, Blu-ray, DVR, or HD TV’s builtin widgets, while offering convenience of placement and eliminating cable clutter.”

Iogear touted the adapter’s compatibility with existing 802.11b/g routers and access points so there is no need to replace legacy network hardware. The unit also features a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button offering a quick and secure network setup. On a new wireless network, WPS will automatically configure it with a network name (SSID) and strong WPA data encryption and authentication.

The Universal Wi-Fi N Adapter, model GWU627, is now shipping with an MSRP of $49.95. The GWU627 is also the first Iogear product to be available at Gamestop stores nationwide.