ASUS WL-HDD Wireless Hard Drive Box

ASUS today introduced the ASUS WL-HDD wireless hard drive box, theone-of-a-kind solution that brings data storage, file sharing and wirelessconnection into one single device. This unique innovation enables up to 4 usersto save and share data wirelessly at high-speed, 54Mbps data transfer. At animble 0.2kg, it is a great complement to notebooks and handhelds on businesstrips.

The WL-HDD is the winner of Japan’s G-Mark, which is a prestigious validationgiven every year to the products that have achieved the highest standards inindustrial design. This is a testimony to ASUS’ efforts in creating solutionsthat are a pleasure to look at and a real joy to use.

“This latest ASUS offering embodies the ASUS spirit of taking things one stepfurther,” said Hektor Tung, Director of ASUS Wireless Business. “When others arestill developing traditional wireless devices such as APs, client adaptors androuters, ASUS took the initiative to introduce an exclusive product that packsfile sharing, data storage and wireless Internet in to a lightweight and compactdesign.”

The WL-HDD is the perfect device to complete your wireless network. It issimilar to a public folder in a conventional LAN but without the hassle ofconnecting cables and the messy tangling wires. The WL-HDD leveraged theadvanced 802.11g wireless standard to support large data bandwidth at 54Mbps,making this all-new ASUS solution ideal for sharing files. It is also backwardscompatible with 802.11b..

To ensure proper data sharing, the WL-HDD adopted a hard drive monitoringmechanism. It pre-scans the hard drive before operation to detect for and reportback any malfunctions. Furthermore, to enjoy the highest performance available,users can conduct utility upgrade both wired and wirelessly.

An Access Point (AP) is lacking? No worries, the WL-HDD can act as the AP forthe wireless LAN as well, connecting multiple devices to the Internet whilesharing files wirelessly at the simultaneously. With the WL-HDD, it’s the sameas having a portable hotspot, meaning users can share Internet connection withfriends and coworkers even when only one network line is available.

The WL-HDD comes with several convenient features:
-Incorporating a convenient feature for file storage, the WL-HDD automaticallycopies files from USB flash disks the moment they are connected.
-Implement this device in your wireless network by following a simplestep-by-step setup wizard.
-Real-time clock: No need to reset the clock when you unplug the WL-HDD.
-Two antennas for optimal reception: One internal Inverted-F PCB antenna andanother external moveable dipole antenna.
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