Date: 24/04/2012

2 Killer modules released by Qualcomm Atheros for online gaming and media apps

Qualcomm Atheros Inc has launched the Killer Wireless-N 1202 Wi-Fi module with Bluetooth connectivity and the Killer E2200 gigabit Ethernet controller. The two products are designed to provide improved performance and advanced control by automatically classifying and prioritizing gaming, video and audio network data.

"The Killer Wireless-N 1202 and the E2200 stay true to our promise of providing the best in online application performance, intelligence and control for consumers of both desktop and laptop computers," said Mike Cubbage, director of business development, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "These products create a superior entertainment and real-time communications experience for the end user by ensuring that critical online applications get the bandwidth and priority they need, when they need it."

The Killer Wireless-N 1202 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi module uses Bluetooth to provide the users play online games or stream media while simultaneously having Bluetooth connectivity. The Killer E2200 Ethernet controller is an adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers online gaming and media.

Both the Killer Wireless-N 1202 and the Killer E2200 utilizes the advanced stream detect technology, which identifies and prioritizes all network traffic. This ensures important applications that require high-speed connectivity, such as online games and video chat, get priority over less important traffic, such as incoming email or system updates. The Killer network manager is shipped along with the technology to enable the users to set priorities for all network applications, increase or reduce the bandwidth of each application uses, or block an application entirely.

The Killer Wireless-N 1202 Wi-Fi module will be available in May 2012.
The Killer E2200 Ethernet controller is available now.