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Press Release - Silex Technology Releases Ethernet to Wireless Bridge

SX-BR-4600WAN Enables any Ethernet Device to be Converted to a Secure, Dual Band 802.11n Wireless LAN Device

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 29, 2013 –Silex Technology America, Inc., a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today announced the availability of the SX-BR-4600WAN Ethernet to wireless bridge. The SX-BR-4600WAN allows any Ethernet enabled device to seamlessly join a secure, high-speed network. Because it is software transparent, no changes to drivers, management tools or applications are required. It allows flexibility to locate Ethernet devices in places where running cables is difficult or impossible and supports a dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless connection. Full industry-leading security including WPA, WPA2, and WEP plus 802.1x authentication with the most commonly used EAP types are supported.
“Silex is pleased to expand our portfolio of highly secure and reliable wireless networking solutions,” said Keith Sugawara, vice president of business development at Silex America. “It is vital for our customers with high-speed Ethernet devices to securely connect them to the Wireless LAN without compromising features.”

Product Features

  • Connects any Ethernet device to an 802.11a/b/g/n wireless network
  • Dual Band - Radio interference in the commonly used 2.4 GHz band can be avoided by utilizing 5 GHz
  • Software Transparent – no changes to drivers, management tools, or applications are required
  • Flexible - Locate Ethernet devices in places where running cables is difficult or impossible
  • Industry-leading Security - WPA, WPA2, and WEP, plus 802.1x authentication with the most commonly used EAP types

Pricing and Availability
The SX-BR-4600WAN is available immediately and is priced at $195 MSRP. Please contact Silex or a Silex distributor or reseller for ordering information: http://www.silexamerica.com/where_to_buy.