The NetWiz™ – The Network Wizard is a product range have 3 wireless routers and a wireless dongle. Be it a PC, Laptop, a tablet or even a mobile phone, Netwiz series wireless routers connects all for a seamless internet experience. Its just magical. In todays’ connected world communication is big part of our life, internet is one of the fastest medium of communication, Zebronics have tried to make it simple for all kind of users. Several research and development were conducted for months to make sure that these products prove to be user friendly and works flawlessly. With the new wireless routers announced today, Zebronics is not only setting a new industry bar for performance and choice in the wireless networking category, but also redefining the role of the router.

There are 3 models of routers NWZ-WR150A, NWZ-WR150A 3G and NWZ-WR150A ADSL. As the name suggests, the first one is a N series wireless router. The second model comes with a USB port to attach a 3G modem and the third model comes with a ADSL modem. All the models comes with latest features like parental control, WPS for easier connectivity, easy email reporting, secure connection, DMZ – De Militarized Zone and more. The USB dongle-NWZ-UD150A -  a N series product comes with many features like WPS, secure connection, USB 2.0 and more in a very compact form factor. It can work in station mode as well as Access point mode. Zebronics 3G Wi-Fi Router – NWZ-WR150A 3G meets mobile users’ need for setting up a wireless network for sharing Internet Connection. By installing a 3G dongle, it quickly enables user to create a secure wireless network and provides access to Internet. With convenience and flexibility, the internet connection can be shared virtually anywhere within wireless network. The router is simple to use and can be easily setup. It can automatically detect the USB device to establish the wireless network connection. Several Laptops, Computers, PDAs and Wi-Fi phones can simultaneously share a single wireless 3G connection. No more scrambling to find Internet access while on the go. Now you can share the Internet anywhere, users only need to have an active Internet plan with their respective third party 3G Internet dongle.

The high quality products in Netwiz range are now available along with all the accessories like adapter, cables and manuals. Commenting on the launch Mr Pradeep Doshi – Director Sales, Topnotch Infotronix said  “ NetWiz products have been planned and tested for long time by us, we wanted to be perfectly sure of the quality and making these products more easy to use even though it delayed the launch. The result are the products which are wonderful to use. We have also added a designer element to the products. ” We are proud to announce a new product range Netwiz from Zebronics, he added.

The new ultimate networking machines give consumers a high-performance, secure and reliable solution on which to build their ultimate home network. The new feature-rich routers are now available at prices varying from Rs.1100 to Rs.3150 at leading IT stores. For more information, log on to www.zebronics.com.

Encompassed in a robust shockproof case, the newly released StoreJet 25H3P offers extra capacity for more downloads and files and the durable anti-shock silicone cover provides the highest level of protection against accidental drops. Besides incorporating a brilliant purple anti-slip rubber enclosure, the new StoreJet 25H3P comes with a shock-resistant hard casing that distributes the force of an impact uniformly and an internal hard drive suspension damper as a last line of defense. The new 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives have undergone the rigorous U.S. military drop-test tests, making them one of the most robust portable hard drives in the market today.

The StoreJet 25H3P portable hard drive is the latest addition to Transcend’s USB 3.0 portfolio. It is a powerful storage device that combines superior performance of USB 3.0, a massive 1TB of storage space that can store about 200 DVD movies, and a three-stage shock protection system. With transfer speeds up to 90MB/s, the StoreJet 25H3P is the ultimate choice for speed lovers. Even transferring an entire DVD movie takes less than a minute to complete. Last but not the least, the StoreJet 25H3P allows users to access their files from almost any computer because of its full backwards compatibility.

Pricing and Availability:

For users who need a rugged, high-capacity yet cost-effective storage solution, the StoreJet 25H3P is an ideal choice .The power packed ITB USB 3.0 portable hard drive is backed by Transcend’s extra-long 3-year warranty, and is equipped with an extremely convenient One Touch auto-backup button, which lets users instantly synchronize data with their computer. The StoreJet 25H3P is now available at Rs.9900/- only through Transcend’s authorized distributors in India.

The MIMO series access point comes powered by Atheros XR™ Network Processor with a 32MB DDR SD RAM and 8 MB NOR Flash. It comes loaded with 2 x 2 dBi detachable SMA antenna. The LAN interface of 1 x 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet Port supports up to 300Mbps physical data rates delivering 10 times the throughput and nearly twice the range of legacy 802.11a/g network most suitable for home and business solutions.

This access point from Compex is most suitable for long range wireless deployment with Proprietary long distance algorithm of ACK and CTS timeout adjustment support. The MIMO series access point provides for recommended values for the parameters as well as allow for manual fine tuning for optimal performance.

The access point come with an option of flexible, integrated single or dual radio options supporting up to 4 virtual access points (VAP) per radio, with unique BSSID. It performs 7 operating modes and multiple SSIDs.The access point also facilitates each VAP to configure its own security. It comes equipped with adjustable LEDs to display 4 different levels of signal strength along with options to select operations over 5 MHz, 20 MHz and 40 MHz spectrum bandwidth.

Compex MIMO series indoor access points is available through all 54 branches of Rashi Peripherals across the country.

Below are the key features of Compex MIMO Indoor Access Point:
•    Atheros XSPAN technology
•    MIPS 24K-family network processor speed 300MHz and 600MHz
•    IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant and backward compatible with 802.11
•    Dual-band 2 x 2 MIMO spatial multiplexing technique
•    Supports up to 300Mbps physical data rates
•    Delivers 10 times the throughput and widen twice the range of legacy 802.11a/g
•    Maximum 20dBm output Power (MiMo aggregate 23dBm)
•    Supports IEEE802.11i , IEEE802.1x authentication
•    Transmission Power Control (TPC)
•    Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for 5GHz band
•    Supports 802.11af and Passive Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
•    2 x RP-SMA Connector and Antenna
•    Surge arrestor support(Optional)
•    Signal Strength LEDs Indicator

Pricing & Warranty: The MIMO access point comes at an MRP of 6400/- with 3 years warranty.

On this occasion, Mr. Rishi Samadhia, Vice President – Operation, ZyXEL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are glad to launch ZyXEL WAP 3205 which will take the performance to next level that our customers demand for their home networks. ZyXEL WAP 3205 users will enjoy smoother HD video streaming  and faster file transfers at large distance giving its users an overwhelming experience’’

ZyXEL WAP 3205 is easy to expand the network coverage to the entire home premise and enable all wireless devices to link to the existing network which plays a special appearance for larger home environments. Some wired devices such as modems, set-top boxes, digital media adapters and storage devices, which might not be natively wireless capable. With the extra added features like Mac address filtering and Channel auto scan, it is easy to install and configure. Just plug the Ethernet cable into the WAP3205 and connect to another wired device to get connected wirelessly. WAP 3205 can allow different groups of users to access different networks through the multiple SSID support which increases the flexibility and efficiency of the network infrastructure.

Mr. Pinaki Chatterjee, Executive Director-Technical, ZyXEL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, said, “The ZyXEL WAP 3205 is the ideal solution for those looking to build fast, strong and secure networks that cover large areas and we are hopeful that ZyXEL WAP 3205 will offer complete satisfaction to the customers. ”

Key features and benefits:

·         Equipped with the 802.11n with Data Transfer Rate of up to 300 Mbps

·         Backward Compatibility with the 802.11b/g Standard

·         Easy to Extend the Wireless Network Coverage

·         Multiple SSID for Separating Access Privileges (Secured and Guest)

·         WPS Button for Quick and Easy Wireless Security Setup

·         Secure Wireless Communications with WEP/WPA/WPA2

·         Wi-Fi Protected set up increase the flexibility and efficiency of the network infrastructure.

Price:  WAP 3205 Wireless N Access Point is priced at Rs 6771/-

The built-in router incorporates various tools for secure and efficient Layer-3 IP connectivity over packet switched networks. These include Network Address Translation (NAT) to map a private single host IP address on the LAN to a single public IP address on the WAN, static Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) to map multiple LAN IP addresses to a single public IP address. The ASMi-54L router incorporates Quality of Service (QoS) attributes that provide different priorities to different services. In addition, the firewall, an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system, handles DoS and DDoS attacks and supports stateful firewall.

VPN Capability

A VPN can be created using several methods on different layers. One is by using IPsec on the network layer. IPsec supports up to 10 VPNs (or IPsec tunnels) and has three major protocols (AH, ESP and IKE), which secure and isolate its user from other users employing the same private network.

EFM Bonding on the Ethernet Interface

Apart from routing capabilities over 2/4-wire lines at data rates of up to 5.7/11.4 Mbps (2.6 kilometers over 26 gage at 5.7 Mbps), the modem is unique in offering the option to provide point-to-point Ethernet and E1 service extension at rates of up to 22.8 Mbps using Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) bonding. EFM bonding on the Ethernet interface ensures that a failure or addition of a link does not drop the traffic being transmitted over the other wires in the group. The capacity of the group does not decrease when a new link is added at a lower rate.

The ASMi-54L with integrated router also performs bridging functions by implementing IEEE 802.1q standards, which provide VLAN-tagging with four levels of prioritization. This enables carriers to offer differentiated Ethernet services. VLAN tagging can also be employed for separating traffic, ensuring transparency of the customer traffic and bolstering security of management traffic. The user can activate or deactivate the priority mechanism, and each priority (VLAN priority, DSCP or per port) can be mapped to one of four priority queues. In addition, 802.1p, DSCP, and per port priority schemes allow users to define different QoS levels according to application requirements.

With appsdesigned to enhance your wireless experience, Belkin’s new line of routers are easy to set up and will keep you online. The Self-Healing app automatically detects and resolves network problems and runs routine maintenance scans to give you the clearest wireless channel.

The Share, Play, and Play Max Routers offer the Print Genie app that lets you wirelessly print from any computer on the network in your home while Memory Safe™ automatically backs up your photos and files to an external hard drive (sold separately)—so you can rest assured that your precious memories are protected.

With advanced Dual-Band N technology, Belkin’s Play and Play Max Routers provide the best speed and performance. Simultaneous networks eliminate interference and allow you to optimize performance for media-intensive activities, such as streaming HD movies, gaming online, and downloading large media files.

Apps on Play and Play Max let you do more with your music. Music Mover can play your entire music library on smart devices, like the Xbox® or PS3™, making your music just a touch away. The Daily DJ app serves up daily personalized playlists to match your mood. By analyzing the musical DNA of your music, Daily DJ creates playlists around three mood mixes: High-Energy, Steady Groove, and Kick Back. You can also create your own playlist by choosing a song and letting Daily DJ offer a new take on your favorite music.

AVAILABILITY:

# US: April 2010
# Europe: Starting in early May 2010
# Asia Pacific: Q3 2010
# Canada: July 2010

Play Max Wireless Router (F7D4301) – $129.99

* Stream HD videos, play games online, and download large media files
* Features high-speed Gigabit ports for media-intensive applications and simultaneous Dual-Band networks for maximum speed and coverage
* Simultaneous 802.11n Dual-Band for speeds of up to 300Mbps*
* 2.4GHz – Perfect for data and web traffic, and file- and picture-sharing
* 5GHz – Perfect for streaming media and video games
* Dual-plane antenna positioning and unique implementation of MIMO technology provides three-dimensional coverage, which means consistent signal, even through walls and floors
* 2 USB ports to support external USB hard drives and USB printers
* UPnP server
* Pre-configured wireless security
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – 256-bit WPA®/WPA2® and 64/128 WEP encryption
* VPN Support: PPTP and IPSec pass-through
* Compatible with Mac OS® X v10.6 and v10.5, and Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows XP

Play Wireless Router (F7D4302) – $99.99

* Provides the fastest, most reliable speeds for streaming video, playing music, and online gaming
* Simultaneous 802.11n Dual-Band for speeds of up to 300Mbps*
* 2.4GHz – Perfect for data and web traffic, and file- and picture-sharing
* 5GHz – Perfect for streaming media and video games
* Dual-plane antenna positioning and unique implementation of MIMO technology provides three-dimensional coverage, which means consistent signal, even through walls and floors
* 1 USB port supports external USB hard drives or USB printers
* Pre-configured wireless security
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup – 256-bit WPA/WPA2 and 64/128 WEP encryption
* VPN Support: PPTP and IPSec pass-through
* Compatible with Mac OS X v10.6 and v10.5, and Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Share Wireless Router (F7D3302) – $79.99

* Easily share and access documents, photos, and files from multiple computers
* 802.11n
* 2.4GHz – Perfect for data and web traffic, and file- and picture-sharing
* Dual-plane antenna positioning and unique implementation of MIMO technology provides three-dimensional coverage, which means consistent signal, even through walls and floors
* 1 USB port supports external USB hard drives or USB printers
* Pre-configured wireless security
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup – 256-bit WPA/WPA2 and 64/128 WEP encryption
* VPN Support: PPTP and IPSec pass-through
* Compatible with Mac OS X v10.6 and v10.5, and Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Surf Wireless Router (F7D2301) – $49.99

* Surf the Web, email, and instant message from anywhere in your home
* 802.11n
* 2.4GHz – Perfect for data and web traffic, and file- and picture-sharing
* Dual-plane antenna positioning and unique implementation of MIMO technology provides three-dimensional coverage, which means consistent signal, even through walls and floors
* Pre-configured wireless security
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup – 256-bit WPA/WPA2 and 64/128 WEP encryption
* VPN Support: PPTP and IPSec pass-through
* Compatible with Mac OS X v10.6 and v10.5, and Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Play Wireless USB Adapter (F7D4101) – $69.99
Surf & Share Wireless USB Adapter (F7D2101) – $49.99

* Connects your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network
* Provides optimal range and distance when paired with an 802.11n router
* WPS security with the push of a button

“Today, it has become a necessity to have presenters for making effective presentations without any hassles. With Logitech Professional presenters, we have made sure that it is easier to stay focused on the audience instead of on the computer. Presenters can maintain eye contact as they wander freely about a room, without running back and forth to their PC or awkwardly signaling for someone else to push a button to go to the next slide”, said Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager, India & South West Asia, Logitech.

Logitech Professional Presenter R800

The Logitech Professional Presenter R800 puts you in complete control of your presentation. To keep you focused on the crowd and not the clock, the Professional Presenter R800 provides an easy-to-set timer with silent, vibrating alerts. The timer, displayed on a 1-by-1/2-inch LCD, is large enough to see with a quick glance – and vibrates when you have five, two and zero minutes left to present. Once the timer hits zero, it begins counting upward for up to 60 minutes so you can see how far you’ve exceeded your time limit. When you’re moving around the room to engage your audience, at a range of up to 100 feet (30 meters), a reception-level indicator on the LCD keeps you from wandering too far. And with a brilliant green laser pointer it’s easy to direct your audience’s attention to specific information from across the room – even on flat-panel displays and in bright rooms.

Logitech Wireless Presenter R400

The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 is designed to help you make your point in a smaller meeting room. The Wireless Presenter R400 provides a red laser pointer that is easy to see against most backgrounds. A battery power indicator ensures you always have the power you need to finish your presentation, while a range of up to 50 feet (15 meters) lets you move around the room for more engagement with your audience. And, the simple, compact design is easy to use and to take with you.

Both presenters feature a contoured shape that feels great in your hand, so you’ll be comfortable no matter how long the presentation lasts. And, to make setup and transport easier, both presenters are plug-and-play – no software required. When it’s time to pack up and go, the receiver stores in the presenter, while a carrying case ensures that the presenter is protected.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Professional Presenter R800 is available at INR 5595 and The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 is available in India at an MRP of INR 3395.

The Boxee Box by D-Link — A winner of the Consumer Electronics Association’s Best of Innovations award for 2010, the Boxee Box by D-Link reinterprets what TV should be – it is a set-top box that delivers movies, TV shows, music and photos from a user’s PC, home network and the Internet to their HDTV using a remote control. With Boxee software’s core social features, it makes it easy for friends to share newly discovered content through social networks like Twitter, Facebook and others.

The D-Link(r) Pebble(tm) — No other media player of its size, style and price offers 802.11n wireless technology with full home networking capabilities. Also a CEA Innovations honoree, it can stream data from wherever it is stored — in USB thumbdrives, or SD/XM/Flash memory cards, in network storage (NAS) devices, PCs or on the Internet.

Home Monitoring:

The D-Link Home Monitoring Starter Kit is an affordable, easy-to-use and innovative “Connected Home Monitor” system that provides homeowners and renters with new levels of security for their property and loved ones. Designed for quick and easy installation by the user, this CEA Innovations Award-winning system connects via broadband router in the home, and can then be remotely monitored and controlled through a personalized web portal account at mydlink.com. Alerts from wireless sensors around the home are instantly relayed by text, email and voice-call to the consumer and their designated contacts.

The Home Monitor can be expanded with the D-Link Home Energy Monitoring Starter Kit. Another CEA Innovations honoree, it is the first product that lets consumers measure energy consumption of electrical appliances in the home, turning the Home Monitor into the ultimate smart energy “Green Machine”. It actually changes the way homeowners or renters deal with the age-old challenge of how to keep their home energy consumption to a minimum. It also provides practical tools for power management. When linked to the Home Monitoring Starter Kit, consumers can use the mydlink(TM) portal to program devices to power-down when the home is empty, helping reduce carbon emissions and reduce utility bills by saving electricity.

The D-Link 3G Door Phone is the newest idea for adding another level of surveillance for the home. It acts like – and is powered the same as – an ordinary doorbell. But it is not ordinary. It is the first doorbell of its kind to allow homeowners to get a full view of visitors to their property from wherever they are – at home or away – using their 3G mobile phones. A built-in fixed focus .1 megapixel CMOS camera captures the images of visitors and streams the information to the PC or 3G mobile device, an LED indicator lets the homeowner know that the device is working, and an illuminated button allows easy visibility when it is dark outside.

Connectivity:

The D-Link Rush(tm) is an Xtreme N 600 Duo HD MediaBridge kit and is D-Link’s fastest, most far-reaching and most secure wireless device yet. It takes home networking to a new level of performance for homeowners who demand the fastest streaming possible of high-definition content, such as movies, HD video and photos. There is no need to replace the home router – it boosts the power of any existing 802.11 a, b, g or n router with up to 600Mbps* speed and greater signal coverage.

The D-Link Touch(tm) blends power, speed, range, security, functionality and energy efficiency into one economical and attractive router for homes or small businesses with increasing multimedia applications. Its concurrent dual-band capabilities and three data streams support data transfer rates up to 450Mbps*. It sports a 3-inch interactive touch screen for easy setup, configuration and management of the router and Internet traffic.

The D-Link Wireless N Pocket Router is an ideal travel companion featuring multi-mode functionality. It can be used either as a wireless router to create an 802.11n Wi-Fi network anywhere one is needed, or as an access point (AP) to add Wi-Fi to an existing wired network. It is small enough for travelers to carry with them, includes a travel case for convenience and SharePort(TM) technology to enable users to share USB devices.

In addition to introducing the industry’s fastest wireless home access points and routers, we will be demonstrating mydlink and NetEasy(R), D-Link’s newest solutions for making digital home connectivity true Plug-and-Play.

mydlink — D-Link’s path to the future of digital home connectivity will be paved with mydlink-enabled products created for people who long to embrace a world connected through the Internet, but are afraid they lack the technical expertise to do so. mydlink products remove the learning curve that is typically associated with high-tech devices because they are truly Plug-and-Play compatible with extremely easy configuration. mydlink provides easy and straightforward access to all things digital in the home from an intuitive, convenient website (www.mydlink.com).

NetEasy is the newest software program from D-Link designed to improve the complete user experience for all of our products. It makes installation and setup quicker, easier and nearly automatic. It improves the user’s ability to manage their networked devices and receive valuable status information. It improves access to the core functions and cross-functions of those devices. And, it decreases the user’s need to obtain technical support by offering proactive troubleshooting NetEasy will be rolled out beginning Q1 2010 with our Xtreme N Wireless Router.

Designed to meet the needs of NETGEAR prosumers, media enthusiasts and people on-the-go, the latest full-featured NetgearWNDR3700 wireless router offers dual band reliability, gigabit Performance, storage access and green features; new 3G and WiFi router enables mobile broadband access virtually anywhere.

Atul Jain, Country Manager (India & SAARC),Netgear Technologies India said, "The NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 is crammed with full of unique features like ReadyShare for high-speed access to a USB hard drive from any device on the network, broadband usage metering, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) support and video Quality of Service (QoS)."

NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is one of the first consumer routers to be compatible with DLNA-certified products. This feature enables media enthusiasts and gamers to stream digital content to new DLNA-compliant HDTVs and gaming consoles. Additionally, NETGEAR is pioneering broadband usage metering in a series of its products; the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is the first to include this feature. This enables consumers to accurately monitor their usage of download traffic in a given time period so they can stay within the limits designated by their ISP.

Dual band technology enables concurrent use of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, offering twice the bandwidth with better connections and less interference. Additionally, the router’s eight ultra-sensitive, internal, metamaterial antennas are fine-tuned for each frequency band, delivering extended range beyond competing routers.

The RangeMax also has something called ReadyShare that provides access to external USB storage devices for anyone on your network. By plugging a USB drive into the router you get read/write wireless access from any PC on the network. Additionally, multiple file formats are supported (e.g., FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3) as is HTTP and FTP access from outside the home or office.

As evidence of its industry-leading performance and features, NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) has been honored with a "Best of Innovations" in the Home Networking category of the Consumer Electronics Show Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards, the industry’s highest accolade. It, along with NETGEAR’s other product innovations, was on display in the Interop,IT Expo, held in Mumbai (7-9 October 2009) was well applauded for secured WiFi connectivity ,more wireless channels, less interference and better connections.

Pricing and Availability :

NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) is now available in India through authorized distributors -Rashi Peripherals & Ingram Micro. The router is backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support with a pricing of MRP. 11,000/- only.

Logitech Professional Presenter R800
The Logitech Professional Presenter R800 puts you in complete control of your presentation. To keep you focused on the crowd and not the clock, the Professional Presenter R800 provides an easy-to-set timer with silent, vibrating alerts. The timer, displayed on a 1-by-1/2-inch LCD, is large enough to see with a quick glance — and vibrates when you have five, two and zero minutes left to present. Once the timer hits zero, it begins counting upward for up to 60 minutes so you can see how far you’ve exceeded your time limit. When you’re moving around the room to engage your audience, at a range of up to 100 feet (30 meters), a reception-level indicator on the LCD keeps you from wandering too far. And with a brilliant green laser pointer it’s easy to direct your audience’s attention to specific information from across the room — even on flat-panel displays and in bright rooms.

Logitech Wireless Presenter R400
The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 is designed to help you make your point in a smaller meeting room. The Wireless Presenter R400 provides a red laser pointer that is easy to see against most backgrounds. A battery power indicator ensures you always have the power you need to finish your presentation, while a range of up to 50 feet (15 meters) lets you move around the room for more engagement with your audience. And, the simple, compact design is easy to use and to take with you.

Both presenters feature a contoured shape that feels great in your hand, so you’ll be comfortable no matter how long the presentation lasts. And, to make setup and transport easier, both presenters are plug-and-play — no software required. When it’s time to pack up and go, the receiver stores in the presenter, while a carrying case ensures that the presenter is protected.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Professional Presenter R800 is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in August for a suggested retail price of $99.99 (U.S.). The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). Both products will also be available through Logitech for Business channels.