{"id":21666,"date":"2012-06-20T17:54:46","date_gmt":"2012-06-20T07:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=21666"},"modified":"2012-06-20T17:54:46","modified_gmt":"2012-06-20T07:54:46","slug":"wd-enters-wireless-home-networking-market-ushers-in-new-era-of-blazing-fast-hd-entertainment-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=21666","title":{"rendered":"WD\u00ae ENTERS WIRELESS HOME NETWORKING MARKET, USHERS IN NEW ERA OF BLAZING FAST HD ENTERTAINMENT STREAMING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 20, 2012<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1351604\/68bbe15p4x.html\">Western Digital<\/a>, the world&#8217;s leader in <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1433689\/68bbez7pm.html\">external storage solutions<\/a> and maker of the popular <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1433690\/68bber4k2.html\">WD TV<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> media player family<\/a>, today unveils its first line of wireless home networking products, designed specifically to accelerate movies, video and gaming, delivering a premium high-definition entertainment experience. With the My Net family of powerful and easy-to-use home networking products, WD debuts its exclusive FasTrack\u2122 technology that instantly detects entertainment traffic on the network and fast-forwards it to gaming consoles, media players, smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, computers and other Wi-Fi connected devices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith so many people within the home simultaneously watching movies, playing games and browsing the Web via their iPad<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, iPhone<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Xbox<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and other devices, the network demands placed on today\u2019s connected home has grown exponentially,\u201d states Scott Vouri, vice president and general manager, WD\u2019s Connected Home Solutions. \u201cOur successes in creating Connected Home solutions with our WD TV media players and personal cloud products have given us valuable insights into the network-overload problems of home wireless users, and entering the wireless home networking market offers WD an exciting opportunity to strengthen our Connected Home offerings that are aimed at enhancing the home entertainment experience for consumers.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nAccelerated Entertainment<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to Nielsen and NM Incite\u2019s recent <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1648534\/68bbeyxqb.html\">U.S. Digital Consumer Report<\/a><sup>1<\/sup>, data from the fourth quarter of 2011 shows that 33 percent of consumers streamed a movie or TV show from the Internet through a subscription service such as Netflix\u2122 or Hulu Plus\u2122. Internet video services, multi-player online gaming sites, and live video chat services, combined with the explosive growth of tablets, smartphones and other devices that connect to the home network, have created a new model of home entertainment and Internet usage.<\/p>\n<p>With the industry\u2019s only full line of HD dual-band wireless N routers, My Net customers can fully enjoy this new age of home entertainment. WD\u2019s exclusive FasTrack optimisation technology intelligently and automatically prioritises Internet favourites like ABC iview, Hulu Plus, VUDU, YouTube\u2122, Xbox<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> LIVE, Skype\u2122 and others, to create a smooth streaming experience in up to Full-HD 1080p quality. By using real-time analysis to maximise bandwidth for entertainment services, My Net routers provide a premium entertainment experience on any screen in the home that is connected to the router.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Streamlined Setup and Ease-of-Use<\/strong><br \/>\nThe sleek hardware design of the My Net family of routers is complementary to the devices\u2019 friendly and intuitive user interface, which was designed by a veteran team of developers to enable quick router setup from wireless or wired devices such as iPads and other mobile devices, as well as PCs and Mac<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> computers. The streamlined router setup is designed to make it easy for novice users to be up and running in minutes, while also providing all the customisation tools expert users crave. The included My Net Dashboard makes it easy for users to customise, monitor or change the settings of the network, including setting parental controls, Internet security, guest network access, network name and password, printer and scanner settings, and mapping storage drives, all in one easy view.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Combination Router, Personal Cloud and Automatic Wireless Backup<\/strong><br \/>\nIn addition to getting a premium home entertainment experience with My Net routers, customers can centralise storage and backup for all the computers in their home, as well as create a <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1520926\/68bbeq560.html\">personal cloud<\/a> for their digital media and remotely access those files anytime, anywhere. Part of the My Net family, My Net N900 Central is WD\u2019s all-in-one N900 router with an integrated 1 TB or 2 TB internal hard drive. Remote access to My Net N900 Central is available on any computer through <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1567935\/68bbe11tqv.html\">www.WD2go.com<\/a> and with <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1648575\/68bbemvkb.zip\">WD mobile apps<\/a> for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch\u00ae or Android\u2122 smartphones and tablets.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to keeping content safe at home and always accessible while away from home, users can rely on My Net N900 Central for automatic wireless backup with the included WD SmartWare\u2122 software for Windows\u00ae, while Mac users can utilise all the features of Apple\u00ae Time Machine\u00ae backup software. Additionally, any WD external hard drive with SmartWare software can connect directly to a My Net router to wirelessly backup all PC computers in the home.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nMy Net Router Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net N900 Centra<\/strong>l \u2013 The My Net N900 Central HD \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 dual-band storage router provides accelerated HD streaming plus integrated \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 storage for wireless backup and remote access. With FasTrack\u2122 Plus \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 optimisation technology, My Net N900 Central delivers high quality, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 accelerated HD entertainment that is intelligently and automatically \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 prioritised to ensure smooth streaming. The wireless-N storage router \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 features fast wireless performance with speeds up to 900 Mbps (450 + 450 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mbps on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands combined), as well as integrated 1 TB or 2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TB internal storage for automatic wireless backup. My Net N900 Central \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 includes 4 LAN and 1 WLAN Gigabit Ethernet ports for up to 10\/100\/1000 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mbps wired speeds, 1 USB port for additional storage, printer and media \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 share server use, and range amplifier antennas for extended range. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, My Net N900 Central is Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Digital \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified for easy detection and connection \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 of Wi-Fi devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net N900<\/strong> \u2013 The My Net N900 HD dual-band \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 router also provides a premium entertainment experience for movies, games, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 video, music, video chat and more. The My Net N900 offers the ultimate \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 performance for all connected devices in the home, even while streaming to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 multiple devices at the same time. The exclusive FasTrack Plus technology \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 provides intelligent, real-time traffic prioritisation for simultaneous HD \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and 3D media streaming and online gaming. The wireless-N router features \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 high wireless performance with speeds up to 900 Mbps (450 + 450 Mbps on \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the 2.4 and 5 Ghz bands combined) and also includes 7 LAN and 1 WLAN \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gigabit Ethernet ports for up to 10\/100\/1000 Mbps wired speeds, 2 USB \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ports for additional storage, printer and media share server use, and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 range amplifier antennas for extended range. Additionally, My Net N900 is \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UPnP and DLNA certified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net N750<\/strong> \u2013 The My Net N750 HD dual-band \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 router is optimised to deliver multiple simultaneous HD media streams on \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the network, delivering accelerated video to all connected wireless and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 wired devices. WD\u2019s exclusive FasTrack technology detects entertainment \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 traffic and prioritises bandwidth on the network to smoothly stream \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 multiple HD movies, shows, games and more to connected devices. The router \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 provides a combined data rate of up to 750 Mbps (300 + 450 Mbps) and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 features 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 USB ports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net N600<\/strong> \u2013 The My Net N600 HD dual-band \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 router is ideal for simple and fast web surfing and entertainment \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 streaming with FasTrack technology for a smooth HD viewing experience. The \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 router provides a combined data rate of up to 600 Mbps (300 + 300 Mbps) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and features 5 Fast Ethernet ports with 1 USB port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Net Switch<\/strong> \u2013 My Net Switch is an 8-Port \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gigabit home entertainment switch, ideal for instantly expanding your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 wired connections with super fast Gigabit Ethernet up to 10\/100\/1000 Mbps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing and Availability<\/strong><br \/>\nManufacturer: Western Digital<br \/>\nProduct Name: My Net Dual-Band Routers and My Net Switch<br \/>\nRRP:<\/p>\n<table width=\"746\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0My Net Switch<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0My Net N600<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0My Net \u00a0 N750<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0My Net N900<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0My Net N900 \u00a0 Central (1 TB)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0My Net N900 \u00a0 Central (2 TB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0A$99.99<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0A$149.99<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0A$249.99<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0A$349.99<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0A$399.99<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0A$499.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Australia Distributors: Synnex Australia,\u00a0 Express Online<br \/>\nAvailability: first week of July<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/724250\/68bbegyh8.html\">www.westerndigital.com<\/a><br \/>\nOnline store: <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1228173\/68bbeqhzk.html\">www.wdstore.com.au<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1499775\/68bbe2jvj.html\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wdaust<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the launch of My Net family of home networking products, WD Australia has partnered with Warner Bros. on a joint consumer promotion in association with the upcoming theatrical release of \u201cThe Dark Knight Rises\u201d. The legend ends, in cinemas July 19.\u00a0 For further details, please visit our promotion site: <a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/1648554\/68bbek3sd.html\">www.westerndigital.com.au\/batman<\/a> on July 1, 2012.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About WD<\/strong><br \/>\nWD, a storage industry pioneer and long-time leader, provides products and services for people and organisations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users&#8217; data accessible and secure from loss. Its storage technologies serve a wide range of host applications including client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own storage systems. Its home entertainment products enable rich engagement with stored digital content.<\/p>\n<p>WD was founded in 1970. The company&#8217;s products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital\u00ae, WD\u00ae and HGST\u2122 brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company&#8217;s website (<a href=\"http:\/\/news.gapmarketing.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd18q3\/695140\/68bbeff3t.html\">www.westerndigital.com<\/a>) to access a variety of financial and investor information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 20, 2012 \u2013 Western Digital, the world&#8217;s leader in external storage solutions and maker of the popular WD TV\u00ae media player family, today unveils its first line of wireless home networking products, designed specifically to accelerate movies, video and gaming, delivering a premium high-definition entertainment experience. 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