Apr 22
US Cellular has outed a new 4G home router, offering LTE connectivity for those who perhaps aren’t served by traditional DSL or cable providers, or who don’t want to be … Continue reading
Feb 17
The SANS Institute’s Internet Storm Center discovered a worm that affects older Linksys wireless routers after receiving multiple complaints from owners. The ISC, as it is called, published a write … Continue reading
Jan 02
Amped Wireless unveils first high-power AC1900 long-range router and extender
Posted in: Today's ChiliAmped Wireless, following the REA20 extender launched back in August, has announced the first long-range high-powered AC1900 WiFi router and WiFi extender, the RTA30 and the REA33. Both devices are … Continue reading
Nov 25
As technology ever-encroaches into our daily lives, it can be harder to stop and smell the flowers, both literally and figuratively. The Consortium for Slower Internet is aware of such an issue, and wants to make you aware of it, too, via its marble and wood router. With this router, which to the naked eye […]
Oct 22
D-Link has been producing wireless routers and other networking hardware for a number of years. The company has announced a new app that enables consumers to create their own cloud storage network. The app is called the mydlink SharePort app and it’s designed to work with compatible D-Link 11AC Wireless Routers. When the application is […]
Oct 14
Over the weekend, researcher Craig Heffner of Tactical Network Solutions revealed that a fairly simple hack would allow certain D-Link routers to be breached, bypassing the authentication process and leaving one’s data open to snooping. Presently, there’s no way to patch the issue, but now D-Link has come forward stating that it will have a […]
Oct 01
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router brings world’s fastest home speeds
Posted in: Today's ChiliSupposing you’re wanting to make the most of your best-in-class internet connection at home, the folks at Netgear have brought forth the likes of their Smart WiFi Router by the name of “Nighthawk.” They saw the need for such a high-powered device in the everyday home environment, and they made it a reality. Here you’ll […]
Jul 02
It’s the sixth device that Netgear has released with future-ready 802.11ac wireless connectivity, but it’s the first that’s coming in at under a bill. That’s right under a hundred bucks here in the USA, and at that point working with AC1200 dual-band technology becomes accessible by the masses. The company suggests that, when the situation is optimal, this device is capable of handling Wi-Fi speeds up to 1200 Mbps with Fast Ethernet wired connections – but you’ll need the right gear to go with it, of course.
Devices such as the newest generation MacBook Air, the Samsung Galaxy S 4, and the HTC One are out on the market right this minute with integrated 802.11ac W-Fi support. Of course this R6100 dual-band router is backwards-compatible as well, so it’s not as if you’ll NEED to work with machines that make use of its highest-powered deliverables: 802.11a/b/g/n devices all work as well or better than they have with previous solutions.
Here you’ve got the ability to work with speeds “up the three times faster” than past 802.11n connections, here offering up 2.4 GHz band support with a “less interference-prone” bit of technology than the 5GHz band.
At the moment, this machine’s integrated compatibility with the standard 802.11ac is the fastest in the world. The 802.11ac wireles standard is the fastest Wi-Fi int he world at the moment, that is – with Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds for the future of desktop and laptop computers as well as mobile devices of many kinds.
While just Samsung and HTC have delivered smartphones with this standard technology compatibility inside at the moment, more solutions are on the way – just you wait!
The Netgear R6100 dual-band Wi-Fi router is coming in with compatibility for their free app “Netgear genie”, made for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android alike. This app enables ease in control and the monitoring of your home network – you can grab that app right this minute from your favorite app store.
Netgear R6100 router brings futuristic speed with dual-band Wi-Fi is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apr 04
If you’re wanting to take advantage of Verizon‘s 4G LTE in your home, and are wanting a device that both wired and wireless devices can connect to, Verizon just released a new router that does the trick. Simply named the 4G LTE Router, this bad boy can take on ethernet connections and WiFi connections at the same time. It can support up to a whopping 20 WiFi connections, and has four ethernet ports on the back.
The router is made by Netgear, and it looks to be a rather small and thin router, with two antennae that tower above the device. Verizon says that the router is available for purchase right now, and it’ll cost you $99 after signing a two-year contract and sending in a $50 mail-in rebate. Or you can buy the router outright for $269.
If you’re already on one of Verizon’s Share Everything plans, you can easily add the router to your plan for only $20 per month. Of course, you might want to bump up the amount of geebees that you have, since connecting multiple device to the router is sure to take a hit on your data allotment, especially considering how fast Big Red’s LTE can be.
However, it’s rather odd to see Verizon promoting a router, but we suppose that the company’s mobile hotspot device may not have enough oompf for some users. Considering that the router can support up to 24 devices total at once, we have to say that it’s one device that you don’t see everyday, and it could be great for larger parties or work events where people need to stay connected.
Verizon 4G LTE Router available now for $99 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 06
Back in December, we told you about the new Hub Burst wireless router from FreedomPop, which costs $89 up front, but it gives you 1GB of data per month for free, with $10/month getting you 10GB. The router is available now, and it’s meant to support a household of usage, but as long as you’re not streaming movies if you want to keep the free plan.
Sadly, though, FreedomPop only uses WiMAX and the service is limited to just a handful of regions in the US. While the company plans to switch to LTE at some point in the future, availability still may be scarce, but we wouldn’t be surprised if FreedomPop eventually spread the service to most users in the country.
While $10 per month for 10GB of data seems like a steal, some users may just not want to pony up any money at all, but the 1GB of data per month is a rather low amount, especially if you’re using it in a house full of kids. However, as always, FreedomPop offers the opportunity to earn more data by completing different tasks, like adding friends and completing partner promotions.
FreedomPop claims that their $10/month plan is 80% cheaper than your typical DSL or cable offering, but at this point, nothing can really beat the reliability of a solid home wired network can’t quite beat wireless service at this point. However, once LTE rolls around in more areas, FreedomPop may actually become a viable option, but we’ll have to wait and see.
FreedomPop Hub Burst now available for $89, offers 1GB/month for free is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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