Linksys' Switched PrintServer with Dual Functionality

SINGAPORE - Linksys, a provider of networking hardware for the small/medium enterprise (SME), small office/home office (SOHO) and Enterprise markets and broadband networking hardware for the home, has announced the new EtherFast® 10/100 4-Port Switch 2-Port PrintServer.

The latest addition to the Instant EtherFast® series, this Linksys Switched PrintServer supports both standard and bi-directional printers. And with four built-in 10/100-switched ports, switches and more with full duplex, this device allows dedicated bandwidth of up to 200Mbps.

The EtherFast 2-Port Switched PrintServer allows hooking up of printers from anywhere in the workplace, saving processing time by freeing the dedicated PrintServer PC and controlling print jobs with its remote management utility. Also a 256K buffer memory handles graphic jobs effortlessly.

It is compatible with virtually all printers and major operating systems.

About The Linksys Group, Inc.
Irvine, Calif.-based Linksys, a manufacturer of networking hardware, currently owns about 30% of the market. Linksys has become a fast growing networking hardware manufacturer in the distribution channel. Linksys provides broadband networking and networking solutions including Network Starter Kits, Phoneline networking solutions, 10BaseT and 10/100 Hubs, Switches, PC Cards, Network Interface Cards, Routers, Bridges, Network Attached Storage, USB solutions and Print Servers for workgroup and enterprise networks. For more information, visit the Linksys web site at www.linksys.com, email at sales_sg@linksys.com or call (65) 552 8998.