Jun 30

ASUS rolls out RT-N16 wireless router

Posted in: ASUS, router, Today's Chili, wifi

It’s not a dual-band router, but it looks like ASUS has just about all the other bases covered with its new RT-N16 model. Apparently “engineered for the future” (too bad, present), this one naturally packs full 802.11n capabilities, along with a “powerful CPU” and 128MB of memory to help it eek out every last bit of bandwidth, and both four LAN ports and a pair of USB ports to accomodate your non-wireless devices. Otherwise, you can expect to get ASUS’ own EZ UI, which promises quick and easy setups and customization, and all the the usual basic security measures you’d expect, including support for WPS. No word on a price just yet, but it looks like this one should be rolling out soon, if it hasn’t hit stores already.

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ASUS rolls out RT-N16 wireless router originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 27

How would you change Novatel’s MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router?

Posted in: HowWouldYouChange, HWYC, router, Sprint, Today's Chili, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, vzw

Firms like Cradlepoint have been dishing out generic portable hotspots for years now, but it wasn’t until recently that US consumers had a carrier-branded option for creating their own WiFi zone via EV-DO. Novatel’s shockingly diminutive MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router has officially arrived on both Sprint and Verizon Wireless, and while GSM followers have been unfortunately left out for the moment, we’re still eager to hear how early CDMA adopters are faring. Are you pleased with the convenience factor here? Have you had any odd and unexpected connection issues? Are you kosher with that 5GB limit on monthly throughput? Let us know if you think this thing’s worth its asking price, and if not, what would make it so. And… go!

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How would you change Novatel’s MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 23

Linksys announces WRT160NL Linux-powered media sharing router

Posted in: cisco, networking, router, Today's Chili

Do you have some media to share with yourself (or with those in close vicinity)? The Linksys Wireless N Storage Router is a sleek and sexy refresh of the tried and true Wireless G, throwing in external R-SMA antenna connectors, USB connectivity (for your fave external drive) and an integrated media server. This bad boy can stream to PCs or UPnP AV digital media adapters, and it supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems in both read and write mode. Available now for $109.99.

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Linksys announces WRT160NL Linux-powered media sharing router originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 23

Autonet Mobile in-car WiFi router goes national with Amazon availability

Posted in: amazon, hotspot, on sale, OnSale, router, Today's Chili, Travel, wifi

So, what does a company do when the two major outfits hired on to install its wares go belly-up? Why, put the power in the hands of the people, of course! After spending entirely too much time with Chrysler and General Motors, Autonet Mobile has decided to give consumers another option for having an in-car WiFi router installed: Amazon. Starting now, those interested in shoving a hotspot in their vehicle can purchase the router for $299.99 after rebate and handle the install themselves, but none of this makes that $29 monthly charge any easier to swallow.

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Autonet Mobile in-car WiFi router goes national with Amazon availability originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 12

NEC builds WiMAX router for sharing sweet broadband goodies with your friends over WiFi

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We’re big into 3G routers, don’t get us wrong, but with a bit of WiMAX on tap, the concept becomes all the more succulent. NEC is showing off a vaguely defined Mobile WiMAX Router at Interop Tokyo 2009, which can run on battery and shares its connection over WiFi. NEC isn’t talking launch plans just yet, but plans on rolling out the device alongside local WiMAX rollouts.

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NEC builds WiMAX router for sharing sweet broadband goodies with your friends over WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 06

DIY WiFi radio built with ASUS WL-520gU router, sweat and tears

Posted in: ASUS, audio, diy, hack, mod, Music, radio, router, Today's Chili

Are you just now coming to the stark realization that you’ve nothing whatsoever to do this weekend? Calm down, there’s no need to freak out. Thanks to Jeff Keyzer over at mightyOhm, you can now get to work on your very own DIY WiFi radio. In one of the most elaborate how-to guides we’ve ever had the pleasure of gawking at, Jeff has detailed exactly how to turn an ASUS WL-520gU router, a few spare pieces of wood and a couple of unwanted knobs into an open source internet radio streamer. Sure, there’s always Pandora for those who aren’t inclined to get their elbows dirty, but seriously, what fun is that? Roll up those sleeves, grab whatever tools your pop gave you when you left for college and hit the read link. Pronto.

[Via Hacked Gadgets]

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DIY WiFi radio built with ASUS WL-520gU router, sweat and tears originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 27

D-Link Widget Displays 802.11n Home/SMB Router Traffic Info

Posted in: router, Today's Chili, wi-fi

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If you recently learned to buy a Wi-Fi router and decided on the PCMag Editors’ Choice D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router–or you own any D-Link 802.11n-capable router–D-Link has a freebie for you.

Network Monitor v2.0 is a widget that works with Yahoo Widgets, Vista Gadgets, and on the Mac Dashboard (but not on Google Desktop, unfortunately). Run it on any computer on the network to get information directly from the router.

It helps if you use it on a wireless computer; on desktop wired with Ethernet to the router, the widget only provides send/receive data for the network and Internet, but not on the 2.4-GHz (and/or 5-GHz) Wi-Fi connections.

It will also show you what model router you have, what version of that
model you’re running, the firmware version installed, and best of all,
a ticking clock of your router’s system up-time.

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May 18

DisplayLink for Linux turns a humble wireless router into a beautiful PC

Posted in: Linux, router, Today's Chili, usb

Our inner nerd was already completely thrilled at the release of DisplayLink driver source code for Linux, but he’s positively frothing at this elegant implementation. It’s simply a Linux-based, OpenWRT router (the ASUS WL-500g Premium, to be specific) with a Samsung U70 USB display and a keyboard plugged in, but the DisplayLink driver turns what would be otherwise a headless, networking-only server into a totally elegant PC. Sure, that 300MHz embedded processor won’t be powering past your Atom-powered machines or pretty much any other “modern” hardware, but it’s basically a tinker’s dream — suddenly almost anything with a USB port and a processor somewhere within it could become a computer with the right amount of know-how.

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DisplayLink for Linux turns a humble wireless router into a beautiful PC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 14

Cisco signs on to provide infrastructure, build Linksys WiMAX routers for Clearwire

Posted in: 4G, cisco, mobile broadband, mobile internet, MobileBroadband, MobileInternet, networking, router, Today's Chili, WiMAX

Clearwire may not be as ubiquitous as you’d like it to be, but it’s taking a huge step forward in hopes of wildly expanding by linking up with Cisco. In essence, the two have joined hands in order to “enhance and expand CLEAR 4G mobile WiMAX services throughout the United States,” with Cisco providing the core infrastructure and Clearwire providing the guidance. Potentially more interesting is the notion that Cisco’s Linksys brand will soon be delivering “new mobile WiMAX devices,” such as routers that will presumably tune to WiFi and WiMAX waves. Specific product details are sorely absent, though Clearwire does reiterate that it’s hoping to have WiMAX service to more than 80 markets across the US by the end of next year.

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Cisco signs on to provide infrastructure, build Linksys WiMAX routers for Clearwire originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 May 2009 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 03

Proxicast’s Cell-PAK: it’s a portable 3G / WiFi hotspot, but rugged

Posted in: hotspot, router, rugged, Today's Chili, wifi, wwan

If you’ve been toying with the idea of buying a bulletproof shell for your CradlePoint portable hotspot, we’re guessing that Proxicast’s Cell-PAK is an entirely better option. Said box, which is described as a rugged, self-powered 3G + WiFi wireless hotspot in a box, was designed to provide “mission-critical wireless communications” in the jungle, on the battlefield or in your backyard. Aside from having its very own battery pack for completely untethered access, the device comes encased in an impact and water-resistant MIL-spec rated chassis, and we’re told that it can accept “any 3G modem from any cellular carrier worldwide.” We’re talking over a dozen hours of wireless access from anywhere that you can retrieve signal, and there’s even an external high-gain antenna to help with that. Now, if only that $1,295 price weren’t so gigantic…

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Proxicast’s Cell-PAK: it’s a portable 3G / WiFi hotspot, but rugged originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 May 2009 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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