If speed is the only thing that matter to you behold the WZR-D1100H/U a new IEEE802.11ac wireless router that will hit store shelves in Japan at the end of this month at around 25,450 Yen.
Offering a maximum speed of 600Mbps on its 5GHz bandwidth (theoretical) between compatible devices, the WZR-D1100H/U also comes with the of good old IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n at 300Mbps Maximum.
Western Digital has jumped on the 802.11AC bandwagon, revealing a new flagship wireless router selivering speeds up to 1,300 Mbps and promising no drops in your online gaming performance even under heavy load. The WD My Net AC1300 HD Dual-Band Router – and its My Net AC Bridge sibling – promise the fast speeds the latest generation of WiFi can deliver, as well as super-straightforward setup.
The AC1300 router has a 3×3 antenna array and can simultaneously run 2.4GHz and 5GHz band networks for up to 450 x + 1300 Mbps rates. It also uses WD’s FasTrack automatic bandwidth prioritization system, which makes sure streaming applications like YouTube and Netflix video, VoIP such as Skype, and online gaming, have a stable connection no matter what other uses your broadband is being put to.
WD also equips the router with four gigabit ethernet ports and two USB 2.0 ports, allowing external storage, printers, or scanners to be hooked up and shared across multiple devices. The My Net AC Bridge, meanwhile, is intended to get wired ethernet devices – such as your smart TV, console, or cable box – online without a cable snaking across your living room, and has four gigabit ethernet ports.
Both WD models are on sale now in the US. The My Net AC1300 router is priced at $189.99, while the My Net AC Bridge is $149.99.
Western Digital outs 802.11AC My Net router and bridge is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Western Digital only just broke into the networking field this spring, but it’s already settling in as a regular with a quick performance upgrade. The company’s fledgling My Net router line is making the leap to bleeding-edge 802.11ac WiFi through the release of the AC1300 (above), which sees the expected boost to a quick 1.3Gbps and supposedly outpaces its rivals with a unique horizontal 3-by-3 antenna layout. Whether or not that lead is real or just marketing bluster, WD isn’t as concerned about the symbolic link to its storage brand this time around — it’s relegating any hard drive sharing to two USB 2.0 ports and relies on either the fast wireless or four gigabit Ethernet ports for local media. Going with the AC1300 will carry a typical 802.11ac premium at $190, but there’s also a more focused $150 My Net AC Bridge (pictured after the break) for those who just need four or fewer of their Ethernet devices linked over extra-speedy WiFi.
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Western Digital My Net router leaps to 802.11ac speeds, gets a bridge to keep it company originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
D-Link has announced the official launch of its Pocket Cloud Router DIR-506L aimed at people who are highly mobile. The router is the latest addition to the Cloud Router family of products providing an easy way to share digital content, and an Internet connection on the go. The slim Pocket Cloud Router is designed to fit into a small handbag or jacket pocket.
The device is powered by a rechargeable battery good for up to four hours of use. The router creates a local network and generates a personal cloud for mobile device owners to access information, view, and share content between devices. The router also uses D-Link SharePort Technology allowing users to download a free app to be able to access, view, and share the content from a memory stick connected to the router’s USB port.
The app is available for an iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The router allows the user to not only access data stored on the flash drive plugged into the USB port of the router, but the user can also backup files onto that USB device wirelessly. The USB port can also be used to charge mobile phones and other devices providing up to 5 V/0.8A.
The Pocket Cloud Router has multiple operation modes, including repeater mode, router/access point mode, and Wi-Fi hotspot mode. The repeater mode helps extend Wi-Fi coverage of a home or office while the Wi-Fi hotspot mode allows you to add Wi-Fi connectivity to web connections in a hotel room or other location where a wireless network isn’t available. The Pocket Cloud Router will sell for £64.99 in the UK.
D-Link launches new Pocket Cloud companion cloud router is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If getting long-range WiFi is a perpetual battle, ASUS just started a nuclear war. Its fresh RT-N12HP router carries a pair of (thankfully removable) high-gain, 9dBi antennas and a separate signal amplifier that can jointly boost the range of the router’s 802.11n wireless up to 300 percent versus challengers that reach the same 300Mbps peak speed. Beyond that, the hotspot mostly claims sheer flexibility as its virtue with support for as many as four separate WiFi networks and a fast toggle between pure router, access point and repeater modes. Once ASUS confirms that we can grab the N12HP in specific countries, it’ll likely deliver a good signal from corner to corner in most any home — and invite some Freudian interpretations.
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ASUS unveils RT-N12HP WiFi router with extra-long antennas: compensating for anything? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Netgear is famous for their collection of networking products, and this time around, we have what Netgear has dubbed the Netgear Centria, where it has been slated to be an all powerful, all-in-one automatic backup/media server that also wears another hat by being a high-speed WiFi router, now how about that?Just to make sure that everyone is on the same page, the Netgear Centria is a dual band high-performance router that has the added convenience of automatic data backup for both PCs and Macs.
This particular backup capability that is found in the Centria router is definitely something that provides it with an edge over the rest of the competition, not to mention giving you that added peace of mind since you know that barring any mishaps, your precious data will remained backed up at all times.
Assuming your Mac or PC is lost or experiences some sort of nasty downtime, you are still able to continue living life normally, accessing all of the backed up data from the Centria via a different computer. Routers do seem to be the ideal place where one can enjoy data backup as they remain on most of the times, and are also the central point of connection for all computers in the home.
Not only that, if you prefer, you can always use the Netgear Centria as a storage repository for photos, media and documents that might just consume way too much space on your computer. The Centria will rely on an internal SATA drive and/or external USB drives in order to have it perform all of its storage and backup needs.
The Centria, as mentioned earlier, also doubles up as a high-performance 900 Mbps (450+450 Mbps) Dual Band WiFi router so you need not worry about enjoying fast, smooth streaming and gaming. You can pick up the Netgear Centria WNDR4700 for $229.99 a pop, while the Netgear Centria WNDR4720 that boasts of an internal 2TB hard drive will be more expensive at $349.99.
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When Netgear teased a next-generation cable gateway with 802.11ac WiFi, it seemed like a natural fit: WiFi that was a perfect complement to 100Mbps-plus internet speeds. Its new D6300 (not pictured here) isn’t necessarily in quite in such equilibrium, depending on just who you have as an internet provider. The hardware is billed as the first ADSL modem and router combo with 802.11ac built-in, but you’ll need to use the gigabit Ethernet WAN jack with a fiber or cable internet link to get the most out of that fast wireless at home — stick to the ADSL2+ and you’ll face the wonderfully lopsided combination of a 1.3Gbps WiFi router with a maximum 24Mbps internet pipe. If home network speeds trump what you’ll need for the outside world, you’ll still get many of the benefits of Netgear’s flagship R6300, including USB printer and storage sharing. Netgear starts selling the D6300 through stores in October, although it may be just as likely to come in the arms of a DSL install technician as your own.
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Netgear D6300 mates 802.11ac WiFi with ADSL, risks one heck of a mismatch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Snagging international data service usually involves either special agreements or steep roaming costs. Not Uros and its new Goodspeed hotspot. The pocketable, 21Mbps HSPA+ router carries a staggering 10 SIM cards and simply uses a local SIM for whichever destination country you visit. The brute force strategy helps Uros offer a relatively low flat rate for 1GB of data per day, no matter where you are on the coverage map: while the Goodspeed itself costs €273 ($352), Uros asks just €5.90 ($8) a day for occasional visits and €9.90 ($13) a month for frequent fliers. It’s a very sizable bargain for the jetset, even with a current scope limited to Finland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the UK. A number of “important” countries are due before Christmas, which could make Uros’ hotspot a go-to choice for those who just can’t stay settled in one place.
[Thanks, Antti]
Update: Uros has gotten in touch with us to clarify the pricing beyond what we’ve seen so far. The €9.90 fee covers account details and doesn’t “yet” reflect data — you’ll still need to pay €5.90 per day . There’s also a chance the rate could go up in future countries, although all the existing countries abide by that rate.
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Uros’ Goodspeed hotspot packs 10 SIM cards, says roaming is for chumps (update: fee differences) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Your home wi-fi network can be a fickle mistress, with connectivity coming and going seemingly on a whim. But there’s no need to shell out hard-earned cash for a brand new router just because you can’t get online. (Besides, how would you order one?) Instead, try these five free steps to whip your wireless network into shape. More »
Netgear is giving its home networking the same sort of tuneup going into the fall that you’d give your car — not a complete overhaul, but enough to keep it running in top form. Headlining the pack, the N750 Premium Edition router you’re looking at above upgrades the original N750 through a better ability to play with others: the dual-band WiFi hotspot’s ReadyShare file access expands to the cloud, while its USB support now envelops Apple’s AirPrint and Time Machine as well as TiVo Storage. Media sharing mavens also get their own, more specific add-ons. The Powerline Media Extender can pipe audio (and USB printing or storage) over a 200Mbps link, with a major emphasis on AirPlay streaming; the N900 4-port WiFi Adapter is a slightly less exotic, 450Mbps wireless-to-Ethernet bridge for multi-device home theaters. If Netgear’s refresh is tempting enough to prompt a trade-up, you can snag the N750 Premium Edition immediately for $120 or wait until September and October for the respective launches of the N900 adapter for $80 and the Powerline Music Extender in its single pack ($99) or dual-device starter kit ($139) editions.
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Netgear intros sharing-savvy N750 Premium Edition router, powerline and WiFi adapters for media fans originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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