Cisco Systems Inc. has launched the next generation of the popular WRT54GL router, new Linux-powered router, the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link (WRT160NL) in India.It is a great soluation for bigger homes as well as small business. Easy to use, and easy to install on Windows or Mac operating systems.
Cisco reduces size of the boxes, the use of plastic bags is being eliminated where possible and all packaging and internal documents are printed on paper that is made from 80 percent recycled content and vegetable and soy inks are being used.
Cisco WRT160NL main features:
- Built-in Storage Link lets you transform any USB storage drive into a NAS
- Built-in media server lets you share multimedia with any connected UPnP-enabled clients
- MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and reduces dead spots
- Blazing fast wireless speeds for high bandwidth applications such as video streaming or file sharing
- Supports up to 128-bit encryption
- Supported file systems (read-and-write) for USB storage device: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
“In the past we have had many successful Linux-powered devices, the WRT54GL being a great example. The WRT160NL is the next advanced step combining Linux OS, 802.11n technology, USB storage link functionality and the improved sleek design. We see the WRT160NL not just as a possible successor of our WRT54GL as the market transitions to Wireless N, but also the ideal choice for customers looking for superior functionality at reasonable cost.” said, Suresh Balasubramanian, National Sales Director, Cisco Consumer Products, India.
Package contents:
- Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link
Setup CD-ROM
User Guide on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Network Cable
Power Adapter
Antennas (2, R-SMA)
USB Extension Cable
The Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link (WRT160NL) is avalible across the country from authorized Linksys by Cisco retailers from today at a retail price tag of Rs. 7,499.

