Iomega has introduced the new iConnect network device

Iomega, today announced its high-performance yet low-cost device that allows all USB storage devices to be networked, allowing users to connect, share and access all their files from anywhere, even over the Internet.

Debuting at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week iConnect Wireless DataStation it does not have its own storage capacity, but allows the user to connect all of the desktop and portable USB storage devices to the network. The device, which can be used in both wired and wireless * environments, must be connected to the router and then simply plug the external USB or USB flash drives (of any brand) into the four USB ports on the Iomega iConnect device. The storage devices will then automatically connect to the network and become available to any computer on the network or remotely via the World Wide Web.

With this simple setup, iConnect Wireless Data Station users not only have access to additional storage devices on the network to save, share, and use files, but also enjoy features such as UPnP ™ DLNA-certified AV Media Server (which can stream photos, audio, and video content). for various media players); a torrent download manager to manage files transmitted over a peer-to-peer connection; Time Machine® support for Apple® users; replication between data protection devices; network printing services and many more.

“The new Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station offers a great opportunity for computer users with many USB-connected storage devices to save money on the one hand and make their storage devices‘ smarter ’on the other,” said Jonathan Huberman, Iomega and Chairman of EMC Consumer and Small Business Products. - “From now on, for less than $ 100, they can get a NAS device (network storage) that knows everything from remote access to torrent downloads to built-in iTunes and media server features. IConnect Wireless Data Station is a great way to take advantage of existing devices in a whole new way. ”

Benefits and Features of the New iConnect Wireless Data Station The new device uses the acclaimed EMC LifeLine ™ software, as well as a complete Linux operating system and a range of applications designed to support cross-platform Windows®, Mac® and Linux machines. With a user-friendly interface, iConnect offers all the latest features in media server and remote access so users can easily access their own data from anywhere in the office: from the office, home, or anywhere in the world. **

Here are some of the many value-added features of iConnect Wireless Data Station:

• Convenient file sharing, data backup and print service from any networked Windows® PC, Mac® or Linux workstation.
• Gigabit Ethernet and wireless connection connected directly to the router in a wired and wireless (802.11b / g / n wireless protocol) configuration.
• Secure remote access from anywhere in the world to access your images, videos, files — all of the materials stored on connected USB drives. As an optional feature, iConnect can be accessed and managed remotely from a personalized web address.
• Easy expandability: all you need to do is add more or larger USB drives to increase your storage capacity.
• Device-to-device replication for data protection: A copy and / or synchronization task can be specified between connected USB drives and any other shared storage on the network. Using the Iomega system, all you have to do to copy is press the QuikTransfer button on the front of the iConnect device.
• Print server function using intelligent printer sharing, max. 2 to a USB printer. • Time Machine support for Apple users to conveniently back up Macs running OS X 10.5 or later.
• UPnP ™ DLNA-certified AV Media Server for streaming photos, audio and video content to a variety of media devices, e.g. game consoles (Microsoft Xbox® 360, Sony PlayStation® 3), audio bridge devices, iTunes® players, networked digital photo frames, Iomega® ScreenPlay ™ products and more.
• Slideshow option using an integrated utility using Cooliris ™ technology to quickly search for images stored on connected USB devices.
• Torrent Download Manager to handle peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfer without the need for a separate PC.
• Use Image Transfer Protocol (PTP) to automatically transfer photos contactlessly from digital cameras connected to a USB port on your iConnect device.

Backup and security software for complete data protection

The new Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station comes with a range of backup and security software, including native security support and access protected by username and password authentication. The package also includes RSA® BSAFE® encryption technology to prevent the installation and updating of viruses or malware. RSA is EMC's security division, whose solutions are used to protect digital data in the world's largest banks, among others.

IConnect Wireless Data Station also includes the Iomega Protection Suite software package. The Iomega Protection Suite, which can also be downloaded from the company's website, includes Iomega QuikProtect (for easy, scheduled file-level backup); EMC® Retrospect® Express or Express HD (for saving data, applications and settings); and a free subscription to a market-leading software that protects against viruses, spyware, and web vulnerabilities.

Compatibility

IConnect Wireless Data Station is compatible with Windows®, Mac OS® and Linux® PCs. The interface is available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, and German and Russian.

Prices, availability and warranty

The new Iomega® iConnect Wireless Data Station, which will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 7-10, will be available worldwide from February. Suggested list price $ 99,99 / € 79. The iConnect Wireless Data Station (subject to product registration) comes with a three-year warranty.