PerfTech Releases the Island Pro Router
Dedicated Attention to Routing Elevates Home and SMB Experience
PerfTech, a pioneer in network technology, announces the immediate availability of Island® Pro, a multi-gig version of its wired, gigabit Island router. Island Pro is built for the performance-conscious home and SMB customer, multi-gig service subscribers, adopters of latest-standards Wi-Fi, and those who just want exceptional speed. “Performance is what sets us apart,” says CEO Lewis Donzis. “The Internet keeps evolving toward more interactive use and ISPs offer higher and higher speeds. While there have been advances in Wi-Fi, the technology of routing itself has been left behind. That’s where we come in—we specialize in routing techniques that result in a better customer experience.”
How Island Achieves Performance and Reliability
Island routers maximize speed in unique ways with these features:
• Premium hardware—the Pro includes an Intel 8-core CPU; 6 x 2.5Gbps and 4 x 10Gbps routed ports; and 16GB of dual-channel RAM.
• Proprietary packet processor that achieves 14+M packets/second (just below wire speed) and 800K connections/second, beating competitors by two to tenfold.1
• Proprietary operating software that is about 10% the size of off-the-shelf Linux or OpenWRT found in most routers.
• Unusually modular, self-healing, crash-resistant architecture.
• Fast boots under 30 seconds; rarely needs reboot.
• Non-disruptive updates, most requiring no reboot at all.
• The URL database resides in the Island unit for fast security/parental controls filtering.
• WireGuard is implemented in the packet processor, delivering wire-speed VPN access.
• Seamless multi-WAN failovers result in maybe losing a syllable during a video chat.
• DNS lookups are optimized.
• QoS policies are unnecessary; there is never a queue.
In sum, every aspect of router operation has been scrutinized for refinement, all to deliver the best experience possible to the customer.
Automated Security and Consumer-Focused Useability
While performance is a priority, much attention is also paid to Island security and management, both sophisticated but easy to use. Security includes a next-generation firewall, DNS-to-DoH conversion, intrusion prevention, threat-ware blocking using DPI, and customizable alerts. Island software is developed and loaded into new units only in-house in the U.S., avoiding opportunities for tampering. All network data is managed in the Island, out of the cloud, ensuring utmost privacy. The best part: all security is automatically enabled at boot-up with no configuration required, providing instant peace of mind.
The mobile or web browser app is the jewel of useability; devices are managed by name rather than IP address and can be assigned to users or groups. Network options and color-coded activity are organized progressively, leaving dashboards uncluttered and easy to navigate; geek mode is used for advanced functions. Shortcuts are available for complex processes such as setting up VPNs. Customers find the app so intuitive that many self-manage. Both OvrC and Domotz support Island routers if managed services are preferred.
Island Pro Compared to Island
Island Pro is unique in two ways: it offers multi-gig hardware and capacities and can be rack-mounted. Otherwise, the two Island routers are identical in software, security, app, and functionality. Both are compatible with any ISP gateway and Wi-Fi mesh supporting bridge mode, as well as any brand switch. Island Pro supports 10,000 devices; Island, 5,000; both support up to 1023 simultaneous LAN, VLAN, and VPN connections. Island Pro retails at $1299; Island at $499. Both are subscription-free, safety-certified, and supported in-house.
About PerfTech
The team’s extensive, forty+ year experience in enterprise and carrier network technology has generated numerous industry awards, distinctions, and fifty+ patents. Island is a registered brand of PerfTech, founded in 2001 and based in San Antonio, Texas.
1Data obtained by internal performance testing using KeySight Technologies’ Perfect Storm hardware and the BreakingPoint application.
PerfTech Expands Channel Marketing and Distribution of Island Router Line
PerfTech, creator of Island® wired routers, amps sales coverage nationwide by nearly doubling its network of marketing rep firms and distributors. “Progress in awareness and successful installations of our high-performance Island routers has prompted a lot of buzz for what we can bring to home AV and MSP integrators,” stated CRO Tom Gallo. “The excitement has been apparent at trade exhibits this fall, where we’ve engaged with many new channel members ready to promote Island and the multi-gig Island Pro coming soon. This broad expansion means that channel members can acquire Island router products quickly and easily to accommodate customer installations anywhere in the country.”
Manufacturer Representation
Three founding manufacturer rep firms include: DSG Metro (northeast); Tandem Marketing (north central); and SoundTech (west).
New rep firms signed on this year include New Era Marketing (TOLA), LK & Associates (Florida and Puerto Rico), and Precision Sales Group (southeast). Referring to the new bar in performance and useability that Island routers exhibit, Rabitt Blake, owner of New Era Marketing, said, “Once I experienced a significant performance improvement, and used the Island feature-rich app, I got it. My integrators get it too.”
Distribution
Founding distributors include PowerHouse Alliance members: 21st Century, Davis Distribution Systems, Mountain West, PMC, and Sierra Select, plus independently owned DSG Distribution.
New additions include another member of the PowerHouse Alliance: CEP Distributing, and independently owned Specialty Marketing and Blackwire Designs. “We are excited to add the Island and Island Pro routers to our network offering,” said Kevin Luther, owner of Blackwire Designs. “These products align with our mission of solving the networking challenges that integrators face, providing them with high performance, security, and firewall features to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional results.”
About Island
The Island team’s extensive, forty-plus-year experience in enterprise and carrier network technology has generated a wake of industry awards, distinctions, and over fifty patents. Island is a brand of PerfTech Inc., founded in 2001 and based in San Antonio, Texas.
Island in Home Territory at Texas CEDIA Tech Summits This Week
With PerfTech based in San Antonio, the Island team doesn’t have to venture far to exhibit Island at two CEDIA Tech Summits this week in Texas. Along with Island sales personnel, owner Rabitt Blake and staff of CEP Distributing, a marketing rep firm also based in Texas, will be on hand to promote Island routers’ performance and easy-to-navigate app to integrator attendees at these shows:
Date: Tue, Dec 3, 2024
Location: Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
Date: Thu, Dec 5, 2024
Location: Marriott Houston Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042
Island on Display at Upcoming New England CEDIA Tech Summits
Catch up with DSG Metro’s Dave Silkin and staff as they host the Island exhibit at two CEDIA Tech Summit shows next week. With a string of successful Island installations behind them, Dave and Metro staff are well-versed in Island routers’ capabilities and look forward to sharing them with you.
Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2024
Location: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights - 650 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Date: Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Location: Long Island Marriott, 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553
Island Wins Award at ChannelPro Event for Third Time
Regional Sales Exec Josh Halff pitched the Island router during the Lightning Round to all attending members at the ChannelPro Live event last week, October 9-10, in Dallas. With other hardware vendors such as SonicWall and Dell exhibiting as well, Josh walked away with the “Best Hardware Solution” award for Island. Touting the router’s performance, security and reliability, the Island team has now secured this recognition for the third—and every—time that it’s been in the running.
Island Touted in "3 Favorite Products" Recap from CEDIA Expo 2024
CE Pro Editor-in-Chief Arlen Schweiger gathered his impressions from the early-September CEDIA show in Denver, and named his “3 favorite products” in a recap of solutions and trends. Recognizing that network demand continues to grow, he chose PerfTech’s upcoming Island Pro router among the highlighted solutions that most impressed, citing its new form factor, total of 10 multi-gig ports, and generous capacity. Arlen also paid tribute to the Island team’s commercial experience in networking technology. Read more here.