WL-500g Premium More Then Just a Router

Wireless Router with Media Server and Download Machine:
-125 High-Speed Mode.
-300% increased signal coverage compared to conventional IEEE 802.11g routers, while remaining interoperable with the WL-169gE, WL-138gE and WL-100gE.
-EZsetup enables convenient wireless connection configuration.
-More secured: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.

Keeps downloading even when you and your computer is gone.
Download Master, a unique technology found in ASUS wireless solutions, features several innovations to simplify the download process. Turn the WL-500g Premium 802.11g router into a wireless storage center by attaching an external hard drive via USB 2.0. Download Master runs independent to the computer system, which means it takes up zero computing resource.
For laptop users, simply set your download priorities then disconnect the laptop, and let the WL-500g Premium and Download Master take care of everything. When you return home or office, the files you demanded will be neatly arranged in the external hard drive. Supporting BitTorrent, ftp and http protocols, the WL-500g Premium is a complete and versatile solution.

Bandwidth Effectiveness.
24-hour Download Master. HTTP, FTP, BT (BitTorrent) files can be downloaded automatically from the Internet after setting download condition. Continues to download even without computer connection

Faster and broader.
Sharing videos and songs stored through the WL-500g Premium wirelessly take high-speed data transfers and large coverage area. Two technologies take care of this issue.
BroadRange™ triples wireless signal coverage of 802.11g standard by enhancing reception sensitivity. For best result, the client device should support this technology as well. Enjoy smooth wireless connection in every corner of every environment.
Afterburner Technology increases data transfer speeds of 802.11g standard by 35%. Wireless sharing of digital content is now faster and easier than ever before.

Plug it in and Share.
Whether it's hard drives, printers or webcams, just plug them in via the USB ports to enable other devices in the network to share their functions. Plug-n'-Share hard drive is especially worth highlight. It acts as a ftp server, which lets you backup data from your computer and use network neighborhood in Windows to browse external hard drive content. All these functions can be enjoyed without connecting the WL-500g Premium to any computer systems.

Smooth media sharing.
The WL-500g Premium supports UPnP protocol and automatically searches and recognizes all digital media player in the network. It's a piece of cake to share music and video stored through the WL-500g Premium to any 802.11b/g-applicable devices via smooth streaming from the external hard drive to digital media players. Bandwidth allocation management is also available to ensure smooth listening and viewing experience without interruption from other bandwidth eating functions.

ASUS Router WL500G Premium, 13 channels, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, -74~-75dBm@54Mbps -87~-88dBm@11Mbps -95~-97dBm@1Mbps, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, ETS, CE Mark, FCC Part 15, 100-240 V; 50-60Hz

ASUS Router WL500G Premium. Channels quantity: 13 channels, Modulation: CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM. Receiver sensitivity: -74~-75dBm@54Mbps -87~-88dBm@11Mbps -95~-97dBm@1Mbps. Security algorithms: TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK. Certification: ETS, CE Mark, FCC Part 15. Power requirements: 100-240 V; 50-60Hz, Maximum data transfer rate: 125 Gbit/s, Interface: USB 2.0