Australia’s specialist broadband distributor PC Range has launched a new range of powerful and high quality routers which simplify using P2P (Peer-to-Peer) applications over 3G mobile broadband.

As increasing competition puts downward pressure on prices for wireless data services, PC Range has inked an exclusive agreement with Taiwan-based networking expert AXIM Communications Inc. (AXIMCom) to sell its full range of routers in Australia.

PC Range Managing Director Raaj Menon said 3G data services would become much more mainstream and affordable during the coming year. “We see this as a booming part of the market as ISPs increasingly offer 3G data-only services,” he said.

“The key to success will be reliability. Flaky access and crashing routers won’t cut it. We’ve put the AXIMCom routers through extensive tests in Australia, accessing a range of service providers, and we’re very impressed with the results.”

AXIMCom’s 3G Router Series not only supports 802.11n wireless protocol, but also supports HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access) to increase mobile bandwidth up to 21Mbps, which greatly exceeds the speed of both current 3G/3.5G service and WiMAX.

With HSPA+ 21Mbps service now available from Telstra, along with AXIMCom’s support for a complete range of 3G USB modems and ISPs, AXIMCom 3G routers stand out from competing products. As well as Telstra wireless data services, the routers have been tested successfully with Optus, Vodafone and 3.

Distinctive features of AXIMCom’s P2P GEAR PRO Series include Green Download and File Sharing functionality, which allow users to download files or share files without needing to turn on the PC.

Other unique features of AXIMCom products provide true power, performance, and reliability: These include the patent-pending technology iDBM (Intelligent Bandwidth Management), TurboNAT, Session Manager, and MRTG Monitoring:

• iDBM adjusts bandwidth allocation automatically on-the-fly according to the applications running in the network. It is able to guarantee a stable, smooth, and efficient network sharing environment regardless of the circumstance or usage scenario
• TurboNAT can increase NAT (Network Address Translation) throughput to 95Mbps – 225 per cent faster than traditional NAT
• Session Manager uses fast-recycling ability to support at least 7500 sessions, thus always maintaining the stability of the router
• MRTG (Multi Router Traffic Grapher) provides ease of network management with its throughput and session statistics.

PC Range is initially launching three models from AXIMCom’s Mobile Router Series and P2P GEAR PRO Series, with more models expected before the end of the year

AMCom MR-105N – RRP $229

This 3G Workgroup Router is designed for heavy network users such as tenants, mobile offices, outdoor hotspots, and anyone using 3G mobile broadband. The MR-105N supports 802.11n wireless protocol, offering faster and farther wireless networking. Furthermore, benefits include the availability of a real-time 3G display status, and an extremely convenient and easy to use AJAX-based Graphic User Interface.

AXIMCom MR-108N – RRP $259

As well as all the benefits of the MR-105N, the MR-108N is equipped with the iDBM, TurboNAT, MRTG Monitoring, and supports 15,000 fast recycling sessions, hence ensuring smooth/efficient bandwidth sharing and ease of network management

AXIMCom PGP-108N – RRP $239

This 802.11n-capable Intelligent P2P Download Router is ideal for landlords, student households, online gamers, and heavy duty P2P (peer-to-peer) users. Its comprehensive management software also makes it an excellent choice for anyone encountering network instability issues.

Equipped with the award-winning iDBM (Intelligent Bandwidth Management), Session Manager, TurboNAT and MRTG functionalities, the PGP-108N can resolve network congestion issues, grant smooth/efficient bandwidth sharing and provide ease of network management.

The PGP-108N also supports Green Download and File Sharing, so users can download files directly to a USB HDD without needing to turn on the PC or to share files stored in the USB HDD easily. Essentially, the Green Download function is able to support up to 10 concurrent BT seeds, accepts multi-language, DHT seeds, and large file sizes (over 4GB).

Invitation to review AXIMCom Routers

PC Range is pleased to offer two-week reviews of any one model in its new AXIMCom range. To request a review unit, please email jharris@impress.com.au with the name of the router you’d like to review.

About PC Range

PC Range is the exclusive Australian distributor for technology convergence products including:

• Billion broadband networking devices
• Minitar wireless networking devices
• AXIM 3G/P2P wireless routers
• Withings WiFi Body Scale.