At the Computex show in Taipei, Taiwan Trendnet showed off its new 450Mbps dual-band wireless “N” media bridge, dubbed the TEW-680MB. The device features four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a one-button security configuration and connection setup to Trendnet routers, Quality of Service technology that prioritizes gaming, internet calls and video streams, and LEDs on the front […]
Qualcomm has announced the Atheros AR9004TB, the first tri-band Wi-Fi chipset that integrates the multi-gigabit performance of in-room 60 GHz band with seamless handoff to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band Wi-Fi. The new AR9004TB solution is the first chipset capable of supporting a wide range of applications, from I/O to video to networking, at […]
D-Link today announced the DAP-1513 Wireless N Dual Band MediaBridge. Supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz, the DAP-1513 can use whichever band is the most free of interference to keep media streaming smooth. The bridge also connects up to four network-ready Ethernet devices. The DAP-1513 targets the home wireless network market. The 5GHz band is […]
NetGear has released the first dual-core wireless WNDR3700 router with an integrated N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ modem. The so-called Ultimate Home DSL Gateway also sports two USB ports for sharing content from thumb and hard drives across a network. A Gigabit Ethernet input for connecting to cable or fiber networks is present, […]
Iomega has debuted a new line of StorCenter PX HDD and solid-state compatible network storage devices in both desktop and rackmount styles aimed specifically at small- and medium-sized businesses, remote offices and distributed enterprises — each certified for VMWare, Citrix and Windows Server. The units sport dual-core Intel processors and storage capacities up to 18TB […]
Netgear on Monday shipped out the headliner Wi-Fi router from the range it showed at CES. The N750 focuses on speed first and will output as much as 450Mbps on the 5GHz band for 802.11n wireless as well as 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, even at the same time. Wired users get their own performance […]
Buffalo is now shipping the CloudStor. The network-attached storage is one of the first third party drives to use Pogoplug’s remote sharing service and turns the built in hard drive to a remotely accessible drive. The service is free and just requires controls to set what files are accessible. Plus the unit acts as a […]
D-Link has unveiled the Hybrid Wireless N PowerLine Router, also known as the DHP-1320, a networking solution for extending wired and wireless home networks using a home’s existing electrical wiring. The 802.11n 300 device offers throughput of up to 200Mbps via the Atheros Hy-Fi chipset. The device is aimed at helping to extend Ethernet or […]
BT on Friday added a new Wi-Fi router of its own designed to thrive in a wireless-heavy environment. T he Home Hub 3 has its own intelligent channel selection to avoid interference. The approach minimizes the likelihood of other 2.4GHz device slowing down or stopping the Internet connection. Its technique is dynamic and will re-scan […]
Synology on Tuesday introduced its latest DiskStation NAS for homes and small offices, the small DS411slim. It has four 2.5-inch drive bays for a maximum capacity of up to 4TB and uses less than 17W when in use, or just 9.6W in hibernation. Improvements from the predecessor, the DS409slim, include a faster 1.6GHz processor and […]