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Greetings
Electronics Enthusiasts!
It seems everything is wireless these days. From cell phones to laptops and Bluetooth-enhanced earpieces, we have a lot of reasons to keep our homes and home-offices free of those pesky wires. What many people don’t know about Wireless Fidelity (or “Wi-Fi”) is that it makes your home free from cumbersome wires and cords, while also allowing important data (such as movies, music or pictures) to flow freely through thin air for entertainment and business. Wi-Fi is certainly the wave of the future, but knowing which direction to go in making your home Wi-Fi accessible can be daunting. This issue we’ll show you three exciting new Wi-Fi products you’re sure to love as much as we do!
All the best,
Steven
R. Mitchell
Editor — HomeElectronicsJournal.com
Wi-Fi to Die For…
Apple Airport Express Base Station ($129)
 For all you Apple users out there, this is a must have! This little guy is slightly smaller than a deck of cards and packs a powerful punch: 10/100 Ethernet port, integrated 802.11g access point, a USB print server, and a mini stereo jack that you can use to connect any sound system in your wireless network. Link your Airport Express to other Airports and expand your wireless network without Ethernet cables or power-line gear to connect the devices. As always, Airport software comes pre-installed, so getting started is as easy as just plugging it in!
Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router ($97.99)
 With its sleek gray-and-black design and two adjustable antennas on top of the unit that help increase your signal strength, you can share music, movies, and data files among all your computers conveniently and with style. On top of this router are seven status lights that tell you when you have power, an active wireless connection, or Internet connectivity, as well as when you have devices connected to the four color-coded, well-labeled Ethernet ports on the back edge. This thing comes with so many flashing smart lights it looks like Kit from Knight Rider. Wall-mounting brackets underneath the router allow you to hang it on a wall or ceiling—where, in many cases, it will deliver the greatest strength—making this ideal for homes and small office settings.
Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point ($69.99)
 The Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point represents the next step in wireless networking because of its amazing potential for high bandwidth and its backward compatibility with existing 802.11b networks. To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Access Point can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The MAC Address filter lets you decide exactly who has access to your wireless network. It is easy to set-up, has good range, and enough high-end features to impress both novices and network administrators alike.
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