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SMC's 8x4 Residential Cable Gateway, the
SMCD3GNB, Achieves CableLabs CW74 Certification
PR.com
June 10, 2010
Irvine, CA, - The SMCD3GNB received DOCSIS 3.0 Certifications from
CableLabs Certification Wave 74. The SMCD3GNB is a market leading
residential wideband gateway based on Broadcom 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0
technology that delivers maximum wideband Internet services to
residential customers. Taking advantage of DOCSIS 3.0 technology,
the gateway operates on up to 8 downstream and 4 upstream bonded
channels supporting speeds of up to 343Mbps downstream and 143Mbps
upstream. |
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“The certification the SMCD3GNB represents a very significant
milestone for SMC. SMC now has a full complement of Broadcom 8x4
chipsets certified which allows our customers the maximum amount of
flexibility and choice when deploying SMC products,” says Todd Babic,
President of SMC Networks. “Additionally, the popularity of VOIP,
IPTV and online gaming has dramatically increased residential
customers bandwidth consumption and really underscores the need for
deployment of 8x4 chipsets. We are pleased to achieve certification
of the SMCD3GNB.”
Some key features of the SMCD3GNB include an 802.11n Wireless
interface that allows for easy networking of computers, external
hard drives, and gaming consoles in homes. Other key features
include compatibility with DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0, 4 Gigabit
Ethernet Ports that ensure maximum speed is delivered to the
customer’s premise, and a wideband 802.11n WiFi radio offering
download of up to 343Mbps downstream and upload speeds of up to
143Mbps. Also, the SMCD3GNB features easy installation by GUI, CLI,
SNMP, TLV43/DOCSIS Config File or a downloadable configuration file
to make it very easy and inexpensive to deploy the device with
customers. The SMCD3GNB also features sophisticated Quality of
Service (QoS) software that eliminates network congestion that is
common from bandwidth-intensive applications like VOIP, IPTV, and
online gaming. The SMCD3GNB was designed with these features to
enable easy deployment to residential customers who have varied
needs for network customization.
The SMCD3GNB is now available for cable operators to test and deploy
in field. Please contact SMC at 1-800-SMC-4YOU / 1-800-762-4968 to
learn more about the SMCD3GNB and our leading DOCSIS 3.0 products.
About SMC
SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, California. SMC is a
specialist in providing high-quality, reliable Customer Premise
Equipment to Service Providers. As an approved vendor to 11 of the
top 14 Service Providers in North America, we design products for
both commercial and residential applications. We focus on delivering
the best range of innovative wireless and wired solutions for our
customers that drive revenue, are highly reliable, require little
support, and have the lowest total cost of ownership in the
industry. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at
www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU. |
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