SUWANEE, Ga., Sept. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS
International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today introduced two new
Wave 2 Wi-Fi® gateways to its Secure Home Gateway portfolio. The
ARRIS SURFboard® SBG6950-AC2 and SBG7400-AC2 gateways add fast,
future-ready multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi to the Secure Home Gateway family.
The ARRIS Secure Home Gateway portfolio of devices combines the
capabilities of a modem, router, Ethernet hub, and dedicated
security protection for each connected device in the home –
including IoT devices such as smart thermostats, locks, speakers,
and cameras. The addition of the latest Wave 2 Wi-Fi technology
allows more connected devices to share bandwidth without
compromising even the most demanding tasks like simultaneous 4K
streaming. Each gateway features advanced ARRIS Secure Home
Internet by McAfee software. This state-of-the-art solution enables
users to simplify internet security through management controls and
protection against known threats like malware, phishing, and more.
Product
Highlights
- Next-Gen Wi-Fi**: The ARRIS SURFboard SBG6950-AC2
and SBG7400-AC2 support the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi standards
and 802.11ac Wave 2 functionality, to deliver maximum bandwidth and
performance across connected devices. That's because 802.11ac Wave
2 supports multi-user, multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO)
antenna arrays, which will speed up network response times and
Wi-Fi performance.
- Peace of Mind: October is National Cyber Security
Awareness Month, a timely reminder to consider the measures that
families have in place to protect their personal data. The ARRIS
Secure Home Gateway portfolio offers the peace-of-mind of knowing
that a home's connected devices are protected.
- Secure Home Internet: The ARRIS Secure Internet app
provides powerful internet management in addition to the gateway
capability to help guard against malicious sites:
-
- Disconnect selected devices, at a set time or at the touch of a
button
- Receive notifications when devices are trying to access a known
malicious or restricted site
- Set up user profiles and manage internet access by website
category or time. Set parental controls by age, and assign devices
to select children without having to establish controls for each
individual device.
- Control: The ARRIS SURFboard Manager app enables
families to quickly connect and manage their Wi-Fi networks and
parental controls
- Optimized for Gaming and Streaming: Easily support
multiple 4K and HD video streams with DOCSIS® 3.0 cable technology.
The SBG6950-AC2 features 16x4 DOCSIS Channel Bonding, while the
SBG7400-AC2 has 24x8 DOCSIS Channel Bonding for additional
multi-device performance. And, both devices feature MU-MIMO for
ultra-fast Wi-Fi connectivity as well as a USB 2.0 Host Port with
support for NAS Drive, Media Server, and other device
connections.
"Life is too short for old-school cybersecurity. Our new Wave 2
devices add the fastest possible Wi-Fi speeds and the latest
connection capabilities to our revolutionary security platform,
giving consumers the most convenient combination of speed, safety,
and simplicity," said Sandy Howe,
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products Group
at ARRIS. "Our Secure Home Gateway portfolio changes the paradigm
for internet protection by shifting security from individual
devices to the entry point for your internet. Now, if it's
connected, it's protected."
The ARRIS SURFboard® SBG6950-AC2 features download speeds up to
686 Mbps and Wi-Fi speeds up to 1900 Mbps. The SBG7400-AC2 includes
download speeds up to 1 Gbps and Wi-Fi speeds up to 2350 Mbps.
All ARRIS Secure Home Gateway devices include three years
of ARRIS Secure Home Internet by
McAfee protection (approximately $240*** savings) and
three months of McAfee LiveSafe™ software, which provides
antivirus, identity and privacy protection both within and beyond
your home network. Because both devices also incorporate cable
modems, they can save up to $10/month
in modem rental fees, effectively paying for themselves in
less than two years.
Pricing and Availability
The SBG6950-AC2 retails
for $179.99 and is available at major
retailers including Best Buy. The SBG7400-AC2 is $199.99 and is available at Amazon and other
major retailers.
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. For more
information, visit www.arris.com.
For the latest ARRIS news:
- Check out our blog: ARRIS EVERYWHERE
- Follow us on Twitter: @ARRIS
ARRIS, the ARRIS Logo, and SURFboard are trademarks or
registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises,
LLC. McAfee and the McAfee logo are
trademarks of McAfee, LLC or its subsidiaries in the US
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. © ARRIS Enterprises,
LLC. 2017. All rights reserved.
*ARRIS Secure Home Internet by McAfee blocks
connected devices from reaching a known malicious site. As new and
unknown sites are identified by McAfee, ARRIS Secure Home
Internet by McAfee will automatically detect, block and
secure connected devices from them.
** Actual rates may vary dependent on a number of factors
including, but not limited to: the services offered by cable
service providers, network traffic, computer equipment, type of
server, number of connections to server, and availability of
Internet router(s).
***An approximate value of $240 when compared to
similar offerings.
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