PerfTech Kicks Off Island Partner Program
PerfTech, creator of the Island line of router/firewalls, has launched an official reseller partner program designed to help resellers take advantage of new network landscape realities and to drive market growth for both the channel and the Island brand. Facing extreme growth in the number of connected devices, AI and cloud-based apps, and the adoption of WiFi 7/8, firewall performance has become the critical choke point of the network. “With our superior transaction rates and untapped performance capacity,” stated CRO Tom Gallo, “we want to help Island resellers capitalize on this opportunity, grow their own businesses, and give their customers a cutting-edge performance solution today.”
Kick-off Promotion
To kick-start the program, any reseller business who registers may receive a one-time $100 gift card after purchase and install of either an Island or Island Pro beginning April 1, 2026. Both existing Island and new-to-Island resellers are eligible for the promotion. In addition, new resellers may schedule 1-on-1 direct support during their first install.
Perks Headlined by Unprecedented Support
After the purchase via distribution and completed install of five Islands, the partner gains VIP (Verified Island Partner) status and is entitled to a roster of benefits headlined by VIP support. “Support is often the make-or-break item that determines whether a reseller chooses a vendor relationship. While we offer margin protection, rewards, and training, exceptional support is our priority,” Gallo added. See islandrouter.com/partner-program to learn more.
Island Statement Vis-a-Vis the FCC’s Update Banning Foreign-Made Routers
On March 23, 2026, an FCC Update expanded its “covered” (banned) list of routers deemed security risks due to production on foreign soil to include any router produced outside of the U.S. This action does not affect the sale and use of Island routers. An FCC communication further states that the “action does not impact a consumer’s continued use of routers they previously acquired.” Likewise, it does not prevent retailers or vendors “from continuing to sell, import, or market router models approved previously through the FCC’s equipment authorization process.” As both Island and Island Pro have previously been approved by the FCC, there is no impact to our current router/firewall business. PerfTech, creator of the Island line, will continue to meet FCC qualifications for any future models.
In addition, you can be assured that security is of the utmost priority during the production of Island routers. All high-value, intelligent components in our routers are supplied by US-based companies such as Intel. Security, however, relies not on inactive hardware, but almost entirely on the code used to operate the hardware. Island code is proprietary; it is developed, tested, and loaded into the blank slate of hardware units only in the strict confines of our assembly and production facilities in Texas, a precaution that prevents opportunity for manipulation or tampering.
Smart Swap® Latest in Growing Patent Portfolio
PerfTech, creator of Island® router/firewalls, continues to be recognized for innovation in networking technology by the U.S. Patent Bureau. The engineering team was recently granted several new awards, among them a patent for Island’s Smart Swap® install feature. Smart Swap enables an Island router to take over an existing router’s IP address and maintain the IP addresses of all connected devices, as well as discover and maintain existing VLANs. The technology is especially valuable in router replacement instances where an existing network router has been configured with functions that depend on known IP addresses to operate and is appreciated by installers who perform this task frequently. The Smart Swap process is simple to follow, saves considerable time and hassle during installation, and ensures a smoother transfer of router responsibilities. The team’s patent portfolio has grown to 100 patents to date, with more applications in review.
Island Grows Distribution by a Leap
PerfTech, creator of Island® router/firewalls, dramatically expands its reach into the home AV and commercial MSP channels with the onboarding of additional distributors to its current roster. The new distributors include TD SYNNEX, additional members of the PowerHouse Alliance, and Security Data Systems. “We just returned from a trade show where integrators were on the hunt for a speed-demon router able to support the wave of new IoT devices and monster-bandwidth applications showing up on their networks,” said Tom Gallo, Island CRO. “Once integrators evaluate an Island router, they want it, and we’re excited to grow our distributor base for even broader access.”
Ui Supplies and AlarMax Distributors are the newest members of the PowerHouse Alliance to join the Island roster. Ui Supplies services the New York/New Jersey metro area providing electrical materials, technical training, and turnkey solutions to professional tradespeople. AlarMax Distributors, with 26 locations across 16 states, and Security Data Supplies (SDS), a franchising distribution company with 21 locations, both specialize in security-focused solutions including access and intrusion control, fire prevention, video surveillance, and more—all of which benefit from Island’s high-performance network base with automated security filtering and next-gen firewall protections.
TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), with 95 distribution centers in the US alone, is the world’s leading global distributor and aggregator of the entire IT ecosystem, uniting solutions from 2,500 best-in-class vendors and serving more than 150,000 customers. Their portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, AI, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. “TD SYNNEX helps put us in front of a massive audience of commercial MSP integrators, where our Island Pro router with multi-gig and 10,000-device capacity is an ideal fit. We look forward to new synergies with this group,” added Gallo.
About PerfTech
The Island team’s extensive, forty-year experience in enterprise and carrier network technology has generated a wake of industry awards, distinctions, and nearly seventy patents. The team now packages that expertise into performance-leading network router/firewalls geared for consumer residential and small-to-mid commercial markets. PerfTech is based in San Antonio, Texas.
Island Expands Presence and Offerings at CEDIA 2025
PerfTech, Inc., the creator of Island routers, will make a fourth appearance at the CEDIA show for channel AV integrators and distributors this September 4-6 in Denver. To accommodate the large number of visitors who crowded the booth last year, Island will occupy double the exhibit space of previous years and be conveniently located close to distribution partners including PowerHouse Alliance and Blackwire Designs.
In addition to a larger space, Island will feature not only its two award-winning router/firewall products—Island and Island Pro—but also present new bundling opportunities with two well-known vendors in home and small business networking. LeGrand’s Luxul and Intellinet Solutions have each created separate bundle packages targeted to their respective customer markets. Luxul pairs their Wi-Fi 6 access points and SW series switches with an Island or Island Pro router to offer a total network package. Intellinet Solutions pairs a line of their PoE switches with the appropriate Island to offer an enterprise-grade router and switch combination geared for performance and security. Both vendor-specific bundles are offered with promotional pricing from distributors who carry the respective component brands.
CEDIA attendees are invited to discover Island’s top-of-the-line routers, experience the latest Island app software with integrated speed testing, and learn more about the new bundle opportunities at the Island Routers booth #C1202.
Island Router Family Selected by Luxul to Offer Premium Network Bundle via Distribution
PerfTech, creator of Island® wired routers, has entered a partnership with Luxul, a Legrand AV brand, to offer an enterprise-class network package geared for high-traffic home and small business markets. Luxul will supply Wi-Fi 6 access points and a managed switch selected from its SW series, while PerfTech supplies its award-winning Island or Island Pro router to complete the bundle. The Island Pro router and Luxul switches offer multi-gig Internet connections to ensure high-speed, high-capacity, and secure network operation. The customized bundles launched July 1 with promotional pricing through September 30 and are available to professional integrators via channel distributors who carry both brands.
Luxul began a trial of Island routers in September of 2024 to evaluate synergies and compatibilities with its own components, with the goal of putting together a premium network bundle. “Island Pro and Island deliver the performance, security, and simplicity to complement Luxul’s networking products for our mutual distributors and channel partners,” stated Alex Weaver, Luxul’s VP of US Distribution Sales. Tom Gallo, Island Chief Revenue Officer, added, “Partnering with a well-established brand such as Luxul helps us introduce Island routers to a wider audience, while providing a one-stop network solution favorable to integrators. It’s a win-win for all.”
About Luxul
Luxul, a brand of Legrand AV, is the leading innovator of simple-to-deploy professional grade IP networking solutions for use by custom installation professionals. Luxul designs solutions for use in both commercial and residential environments that simplify network design and deployment—resulting in a scalable network that is both powerful and easy to install. Refer to https://www.legrandav.com/products/luxul
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 nearly 70 patents. It currently focuses on high-performing network routers geared for residential and light commercial use. Island is a brand of PerfTech, founded in 2001 and based in San Antonio, Texas. See https://www.islandrouter.com.