it’s so easy…to set up a traveling wireless network

wireless in a travel-friendly package; click to view

Here’s a powerful travel tool in a small, lightweight form factor that’s a breeze to pack. The Apple AirPort Express is the size of an iPod charger, plugs into an outlet, and quickly sets up a wireless network in a hotel room, a conference room, a friend’s house — anywhere.

Using high-speed 802.11n draft format (and backward compatible to a/b/g), it allows you to connect wirelessly to a network — even in a hotel room that only has a wired connection. And with transfer speeds that rival a wired connection, you can do just about any surfing with no annoying delay. Plus it has a built-in firewall and supports 128-bit WEP encryption.

The Express allows up to 10 users to connect, so if you’re traveling on business, you can use a single AirPort express to set up a wireless network in a conference room — no more fighting for the cable to plug in and download email. AirPort software and a wireless card are all you need – it works with Macs and PCs. The Express also allows you to wirelessly print — just plug a printer into the AirPort’s USB port.

A powerful tool definitely worth throwing into your suitcase. Like the iTunes charger, it has swappable plugs so it’ll work around the globe. For more information, visit the Apple AirPort Express Web site. Purchase it for US$99 at Amazon.

~ by efdixon on November 14, 2008.