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Competitive Test Summary — January 2007

MediaFlex NG VF2825 (Test Overview)

There are inherent challenges in making unlicensed spectrum technology, such as Wi-Fi, dependable. Inadequate range, spotty coverage, and wild performance swings are common problems associated with traditional Wi-Fi products that are not fortified against radio interference and other environmental disturbances. These problems are especially apparent with delay-sensitive applications such as multimedia streaming. Smart Wi-Fi technology combines a dynamic antenna system and intelligent QoS capabilities to combat “radio smog” and other factors contributing to bandwidth depletion. Not only is Smart Wi-Fi essential for multimedia applications, it also delivers demonstrable benefits for data applications by extending signal range and coverage, maximizing throughput at far distances and improving overall network reliability. This comprehensive test shows that users of Centrino-based devices can realize dramatic gains by using a Smart Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) over other leading, off-the-shelf APs in the market.

Devices Under Test (DUT)

• Ruckus MediaFlex VF2825 (4.0.0.463)
• Belkin G F5D7230-4 (6.00.28)
• Linksys SRX400 Router WRT54GX4 (1.00.17)
• Belkin N1 Wireless Router (1.01.23)
• 2Wire 2700HG-B (4.25.19)

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