Actiontec NAS Appliances simplify home networks

The Actiontec Network Attached Storage and Wireless Network Attached Storage devices eliminates the complex file share setup route by enabling media files (music, photos, video, data) to be loaded onto and retrieved directly from the appliance. Once loaded these files are accessible to any PC without keeping any computer powered always. 3 models are available – 160GB, 250GB, and unpopulated models with an empty drive bay. Files are transferred via cut-and-paste. You can purchase these from mid-January 2006 onwards. (features below) Via eHomeUpgrade • Stackability to permit easy deployment of multiple NAS units to accommodate large media collections. The appliances can be connected through a USB port on each unit.
• An integrated FTP server enabling users to access files stored on the NAS appliance from any computer with Internet access via file transfer protocol.
• A built-in backup utility enabling users to schedule backups from one or more networked computers to the NAS device, or from the NAS device to one or more computers on the network, and have them execute automatically.
• A built-in 802.11g wireless access point in the Wireless NAS units, allowing the appliance to be used to extend existing 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks or wireless-enable existing wired networks. The wireless models also include 64/128-bit WEP encryption to thwart hackers.
• UPnP (universal plug and play) support enabling easy installation, self-configuration and automatic recognition of the NAS appliance by other devices on the network, as well as a DHCP server that eliminates the need to perform IP address setup manually.
• Folder access management enabling users to control access to different files by user group, such as young or teenage children.
• USB 2.0 port enabling all PCs in the home network to access any USB printer as well as content on USB keychain drives.