SUWANEE, Ga., April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS
International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today introduced its SURFboard®
family of home networking devices with RipCurrent™ G.hn technology
—designed to eliminate all the frustrations that have plagued your
wireless Internet for years.
The new system of routers and extenders helps to finally solve
the common and persistent problem of Wi-Fi dead zones. It uses a
unique combination of next-generation networking technology and
intelligent software to tailor your Wi-Fi to your exact needs. Its
simple, plug-and-play installation and iOS and Android apps get you
set up and ready to go in just a few minutes. And it gives you a
new level of control over your network's security, accessibility,
and settings—as it helps you cover every corner of every room with
lightning-fast, gigabit Wi-Fi.
The RipCurrent-enabled family of routers and extenders is the
future of Wi-Fi, built on next-generation Gigabit Home Networking
(G.hn) Power Line Communications technology. The portfolio
completely rethinks the concept of traditional home
networking—creating a smarter network from the ground up by using
your home's existing wiring to create new hotspots, connect
high-bandwidth devices, and relieve congestion on the wireless
band. By using wires to build a better Wi-Fi network, the
RipCurrent-enabled portfolio drastically improves wireless router
performance, helps to completely eliminate dead zones, and puts
bandwidth hogs in their place.
The new family of routers and extenders lets you connect, watch,
browse, stream, download, and play what you want, when and where
you want, as much as you want. Start with one of the
top-of-the-line 802.11ac RipCurrent-enabled routers and get some of
the fastest wireless speeds available today. Then, extend your
network into the furthest reaches of your home, using
RipCurrent-enabled extenders to light up new Wi-Fi hotspots
anywhere there's a power outlet. ARRIS's flexible, modular system
ensures that you won't need to upgrade your gear for years—just add
new extenders as your devices, family, home, or needs grow.
Here are a few reasons why the ARRIS SURFBoard portfolio with
RipCurrent G.hn technology will transform your Wi-Fi experience
once and for all:
- No more dead zones (really!):
The RipCurrent-enabled system provides true whole-home
networking. ARRIS's routers get your Internet and content anywhere
in your home, by relaying data over your existing electrical lines
to one or more of its extenders, using next-generation G.hn
technology.
- Eliminate bandwidth hogs: Move bandwidth-hogging devices
like Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming video players to
ultrafast wired connections to free up your Wi-Fi network for
wireless-only devices and applications.
- Easily set it and forget it: Connect the router to the
modem, press two buttons to pair, then simply plug extenders into
spare power outlets, and you're ready to go. The system's smart
auto-configuration software automatically gives your new hotspots
the same name, password, and security settings as your router, so
all of your Wi-Fi devices can move seamlessly from one part of your
network to another.
- Buy well, buy once: The ARRIS RipCurrent-enabled system
is flexible and grows with your needs, letting you add greater
range and bandwidth through additional extenders, when you're
ready.
- Customize your network via app: Scan the QR code from
your smartphone or tablet and automatically connect to your
network. You can also control your Wi-Fi settings and parental
controls. Just download the free ARRIS SURFboard Manager
app—available on the iOS and Android app stores – to get set up in
minutes.
"Our vision with RipCurrent G.hn technology is to give you the
Wi-Fi you've always wanted—a super-fast connection that's available
anywhere in the house, sets up quickly, and works every time," said
Bob Swanson, Vice President, Retail
Sales, ARRIS. "The reality is that everyone's home is different,
making it hard for any one router to provide a fast connection in
every corner of every house. RipCurrent G.hn technology is the
solution: just start with one of our leading routers and add
extenders where you need them. Our intelligent software and app
takes care of the rest—so now you get streaming video that doesn't
buffer, games that don't lag, a home free of dead zones, and Wi-Fi
that just works."
Pricing and Availability
ARRIS RipCurrent-enabled
devices are available now on Amazon for pre-order:
RipCurrent-enabled Routers
- ARRIS SURFboard® SBR-AC1200P Wi-Fi Router with RipCurrent™ G.hn
technology - $119.99
- ARRIS SURFboard® SBR-AC1900P Wi-Fi Router with RipCurrent™ G.hn
technology - $199.99
- ARRIS SURFboard® SBR-AC3200P Wi-Fi Router with RipCurrent™ G.hn
technology - $299.99
RipCurrent-enabled Extenders
- ARRIS SURFboard® SBX1000P Ultimate Wired Network Extender with
RipCurrent™ G.hn technology - $59.99
- ARRIS SURFboard® SBX1200P Ultimate Wireless Network Extender
with RipCurrent™ G.hn technology - $99.99
ARRIS RipCurrent-enabled devices are also available in the ARRIS
Store
About ARRIS SURFboard®
ARRIS SURFboard products are
your "gateway" to entertainment. They let you enjoy the latest
entertainment, the world's fastest speeds, and the coolest new
services throughout your home, and beyond. And they're available at
your favorite retail store. For more information, visit
www.surfboard.com.
About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:
ARRS) is a world leader in entertainment and communications
technology. Our innovations combine hardware, software, and
services across the cloud, network, and home to power TV and
Internet for millions of people around the globe. The people of
ARRIS collaborate with the world's top service providers,
content providers, and retailers to advance the state of our
industry and pioneer tomorrow's connected world. Together, we are
inventing the future. For more information,
visit www.arris.com.
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