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D-Link DIR-857 offers dual band media streaming

D-Link DIR-857 offers dual band media streaming

Posted on May 30, 2012 by MG3

Are you one of those fellows who likes to pipe HD media around the home using nothing more than wireless technology? D-Link has a router than you may be interested in. The company says that the new Dualband HD Media Router DIR-857 is capable of transfer rates of up to 900Mbit/s by using Wireless N on the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands, making it perfect for those Mad Men streaming marathons.

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TP-Link Intros TL-WDR4300 N750 Wireless Router

TP-Link Intros TL-WDR4300 N750 Wireless Router

Posted on May 29, 2012 by MG3

TP-Link launched its newest premium wireless home router, the TL-WDR4300 N750. This 802.11 b/g/n router is capable of running 450 Mbps over 5 GHz and 300 Mbps over 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously (dual-band), hence the number "750" in N750, derived out of combining the two bandwidths. With wired networking, the TL-WDR4300 provides four downstream 10/100/1000 Mbps (GbE) ports, and a GbE upstream (WAN) port.

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Five US cable providers join forces to offer 50,000+ wireless hotspots

Five US cable providers join forces to offer 50,000+ wireless hotspots

Posted on May 22, 2012 by MG1

Filed in: Networking Devices

Five cable companies have announced a joint effort to provide wireless Internet hotspots across the US. Bright House Networks, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable have agreed to let their high-speed Internet subscribers access each other's Wi-Fi networks. The effort, dubbed "CableWiFi," is similar to a deal signed between Cablevision, Comcast and Time Warner in early 2010, which allowed cross-provider hotspot access throughout various northeastern US markets.
The latest agreement is much larger, unifying over 50,000 hotspots. CableWiFi is currently available throughout New York City and central Florida courtesy of networks launched by Bright House and Cablevision e...

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IEEE 802.11 Publishes 4th Revision, Adds Greater Throughput

IEEE 802.11 Publishes 4th Revision, Adds Greater Throughput

Posted on May 09, 2012 by MG1

Filed in: Networking Devices

IEEE said that 802.11-2012 integrates defined MAC and PHY modifications for "much higher throughputs up to 600Mb/s", direct-link setup, fast roam, radio resource measurement, support for the 3650 - 3700 MHz band and vehicular environments, mesh networking, security, broadcast/multicast and unicast data delivery, interworking with external networks as well as network management.

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Netgear R6300 router delivers gigabit WiFi

Netgear R6300 router delivers gigabit WiFi

Posted on Apr 27, 2012 by MG3

Netgear has today announced the world’s first 802.11ac WiFi router, the R6300, capable of speeds over 1Gbit/s on wireless. The new router is powered by Broadcom’s 5G WiFi chip, which is backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n. The R6300 is also dual band, with speeds potentially reaching 1300Mbit/s over 5Ghz, and 450Mbit/s over 2.4Ghz.

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Google, Microsoft, and others buy networking gear directly from Asia

Google, Microsoft, and others buy networking gear directly from Asia

Posted on Apr 03, 2012 by MG3

Massive Internet companies like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook would seemingly consume networking gear like breath mints. These companies are some of the biggest online, and as they grow, they would need a never-ending stream of new servers and networking gear to maintain the speed and efficiency of their networks. You might expect these companies purchase their gear from big names like Cisco or HP.

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U.K. court orders ISP to expose porn downloaders

U.K. court orders ISP to expose porn downloaders

Posted on Apr 02, 2012 by MG1

Filed in: Networking Devices

Thousands of broadband subscribers in the United Kingdom who illegally downloaded pornography will soon have their identities exposed. The United Kingdom’s High Court has ordered O2, a large U.K.-based Internet service provider, to hand over personal details identifying more than 9,000 subscribers to Golden Eye International and Ben Dover Productions, two companies run by British porn actor and producer Lindsay Honey. The subscribers in question are found to have illegally download copies of copyrighted movies owned by the pornographer, and their identities will be turned over to the court so that Golden Eye International and Ben Dover Productions can seek damages. O2 reportedly fought in co...

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Netgear WN2500RP promises extended WiFi coverage

Netgear WN2500RP promises extended WiFi coverage

Posted on Mar 06, 2012 by MG1

If there’s anything more frustrating that slow WiFi speeds, it’s not having any reception at all. Sometimes having a single router providing WiFi for your humble abode just doesn’t cut, and it’s not always feasible to run cables throughout the home. Netgear might have the solution you’re looking for, the Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, or WN2500RP if you prefer.

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ASUS Announces the DSL-N55U Gigabit ADSL Modem Router

ASUS Announces the DSL-N55U Gigabit ADSL Modem Router

Posted on Mar 06, 2012 by MG1

The ASUS DSL-N55U utilizes a powerful tri-antenna, dual-CPU design that offers the complete benefit of ADSL modem and router features in one streamlined and easy to use device. It supports simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz transmission at up to 600 Mbps, making it an ideal choice for power users, gamers, and consumers who stream HD media regularly. Quick and simple installation gets users online complication-free, while two USB ports afford multi-role usability as a file, media, and printer server.

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First ‘Super Wi-Fi’ network has deployed in North Carolina

First ‘Super Wi-Fi’ network has deployed in North Carolina

Posted on Jan 27, 2012 by MG1

Filed in: Networking Devices

‘Super Wi-Fi‘ has been in the works for years now, and the first in the nation has finally deployed in Wilmington, North Carolina. This new network is running on the currently bare “white space”. In 2010, the FCC had reported their approval for devices to run over this spectrum. At this same time, the FCC had required manufacturers to install special equipment into devices that would benefit from Super Wi-Fi.

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MediaTek lays groundwork for gigabit WLANs

MediaTek lays groundwork for gigabit WLANs

Posted on Jan 11, 2012 by MG2

Filed in: Networking Devices

Semiconductor company MediaTek has introduced a system-on-a-chip (SoC) that will be used to power wireless routers based on the 802.11ac wireless networking standard, which promises gigabit speeds, the company said on Monday.
The upcoming 802.11ac standard will offer higher speeds than what is currently possible using 802.11n thanks to the use of more spectrum and more advanced antenna technology.

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D-Link Announces New Routers of All Shapes and Sizes

D-Link Announces New Routers of All Shapes and Sizes

Posted on Jan 11, 2012 by MG2

The market for routers is pretty well established at this point, but that isn’t stopping companies from trying to build in new features to get you to upgrade. D-Link’s newly announced routers are looking to connect you in a variety of ways, and at a variety of price points. The company is offering up a low-cost cloud router, a pricey media-enabled option, and more networking goodies.
The DIR-605L is being billed as the first sub-$50 802.11n router with cloud services built-in. The mydlink service will allow users to share content, and manage their network remotely with mobile apps on Android and iOS. A bit more up-market from this device is the newest router in the Amplifi series, the HD Me...

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Buffalo launching 802.11ac router in the 2nd half of 2012

Buffalo launching 802.11ac router in the 2nd half of 2012

Posted on Jan 11, 2012 by MG2

We'll be meeting with Buffalo later this week to get the details on its upcoming 802.11ac gear, but we just learned that it'll be launching its gigabit wireless router in the second half of 2012. The company expects to deliver 1300 Mbps speeds on this 5GHz wireless network, but it'll be backwards compatible with 802.11n as well. Range should be similar to other 5GHz devices, with the signal not expected to significantly penetrate the walls where it's in use. As for how the company expects this to be used, there's a major focus on home theater applications, from Netflix streaming to powering set-top boxes. Unfortunately, there wasn't any real hardware available for a hands-on — the image abov...

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Amped Wireless' new super-range WiFi gear unveiled at CES

Amped Wireless' new super-range WiFi gear unveiled at CES

Posted on Jan 11, 2012 by MG2

Filed in: Networking Devices

Amped Wireless is a bit of a cult favorite here at Engadget, we love its super-high distance outdoor WiFi gear that has a range of up to 1.5 miles. It's unveiling four new devices for early 2012 that provide the same level of extreme coverage for the inside of your home.
The High-Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Router (R1000G) will cover 10,000 square feet in gigabit internet, costing $140.
The High-Power Wireless-N Dual Band 600mW Gigabit Router (R2000G) does the same, only it'll switch between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring that Hulu stream never dies -- and will retail for $180.

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Trendet Blitzes CES with a Truck Load of Networking Gear

Trendet Blitzes CES with a Truck Load of Networking Gear

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

No one can accuse Trendnet of not being prepared for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, On the contrary, Trendnet arrived at the convention wielding well over a dozen product announcements, including a bunch of new wireless routers, adapters, and related products, twelve new IP cameras, and a wireless range extender intended to eliminate dead spots in your home.

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