Leading network device manufacturer Billion has launched the BiPAC 7800NL, an ADSL2+ router that supports the new generation Internet Protocol, IPv6, for just $159.

Once its latest firmware update* is installed, the Billion BiPAC 7800NL delivers future-proof functionality including the ability to recognise and manage both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the next generation Internet Protocol that offers a vast number of longer IP addresses to overcome the imminent exhaustion of new IP version 4 addresses, expected within the next two years. IPv6 is already being trialled by ISPs in Australia.

Billion products are distributed exclusively in Australia through the PCRange reseller network.

PCRange CEO Raaj Menon said the availability of affordable IPv6-ready ADSL2+ routers such as the Billion BiPAC 7800NL marked the real start of the rollout of IPv6. “ISPs such as Internode are already trialling IPv6, so we expect to see strong demand for these routers during the coming year,” he said.

The Billion BiPAC 7800NL provides an affordable and well-configured ADSL2+ router that offers:

• An integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point to support wireless speeds up to 300Mbps
• Four-port Ethernet switch and Annex M-capable ADSL2+ performance
• Robust Firewall security to protect Internet access against hacker attacks
• Quality of Service to prioritise queues and traffic for applications such as music downloads, online gaming, video streaming and file sharing.

* The older version firmware for the Billion BiPAC 7800NL is 2.02a.RC1. The latest firmware release, which enables the 7800NL to support IPv6, is version 2.02a. It can be downloaded for free from http://au.billion.com/product/fd.php

About PCRange www.pcrange.com.au

PCRange is the exclusive Australian distributor for technology convergence products including:

• Billion broadband networking devices
• Minitar wireless networking devices
• AXIMCom 3G/P2P wireless routers and 3G travel mobile routers
• Withings WiFi Body Scale.

Billion at a glance

Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taiex: 3027, trading as BILLION) is founded in Taiwan in 1973 and has grown to be one of the leading providers of network equipment and power supply products in the Asia Pacific. With the establishment of the Communication Division, Billion has reinforced its commitment to developing next-generation network equipment and Internet access devices to meet the needs of home users, telecommuters, SOHOs and SMBs around the globe. Billion has received a number of awards for its networking products and has acquired a considerable customer base across Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. Since March 2009, Billion’s Power Division has added its investment in R&D and manufacturing of Smart Grid business in addition to the power supply products. This division has been officially re-named the "Power and Energy Management Division" (PEM Division) to illustrate Billion’s long-term focus on “Green” product development. With the supply of Smart Grid to reduce carbon emissions resulting in more energy-saving products, Billion aims to contribute to environmental protection and green planet. For more information, please visit www.billion.com.

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