SMC Networks has today launched a new generation of wireless ( 802.11n-draft 2.0 Wi-Fi ) broadband routers with built-in support for 3G Mobile Broadband services. The Barricade SMCWBR14-3GN comes with a USB port to connect your 3G USB modem, thus acting as a handy backup for your land-line.


Naturally all the usual solutions are there too, including a cable/xDSL broadband modem, auto-failover, wireless N access point (WPA and WPA2 encryption), firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 4-port Fast Ethernet switch and a user friendly web-based management interface. Expect it to cost between £75 and £100.