Here’s something that’s definitely different: a Wi-fi router that looks like it’s as slim as, well, a glass panel–or at least it looks like it from this angle (most of the important bits are found on the other side). Named the RT-N56U, it features a design that should appeals to… well, people who need (or want) routers that look pretty. As far as the spec goes, nothing much has been revealed, except that it’ll feature dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) support and will feature Asus’ own EZ UI interface for easy setups. No word on price and availability yet (which is typical of Asus), but this is definitely something that won’t go unnoticed when it starts shipping.
Source: Gizmodo
Have you ever been in a situation where you and maybe four other guys need to go online, a Wi-fi hotspot isn’t available, and only one of you has a 3G modem? That might sound farfetched, but it could happen, right? Especially since everyone (or at least almost everyone) brings a laptop or Wi-fi mobile device, everyone needs to go online at some point in time for any reason, and not everyone signs up for a 3G USB modem. Connect One’s Wi-REACH personal Wi-fi hotspot aims to help (almost) everyone out, allowing that one guy who had the foresight to pick up a 3G modem to plug in and share his connection.
NetGear has just announced the availability of the flagship router for their RangeMax line, the WNDR3700. Featuring a simultaneous dual-band 802.11 n connection for delivering twice the bandwidth (as much as 350Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connections, the router also has a 680MHz processor and eight internal antennas for running home and small office networks.
Euro-based mobile data solutions provider Nova media has just launched the GlobeSurfer X.1, a tiny Wi-fi router that shares an internet connection from both DSL and 3G modems. It’s a very compact 100 x 100 x 25 mm, 45-gram router that only features two LAN ports (compared to the usual five, including the WAN port), but adds two USB ports for attaching a USB 3G modem as well as for adding printers and storage devices to the network.
Network and communications brand AirLive has just released a new line of Wi-fi n products, the WN-200R router and WN-200USB dongle. Based on the 802.11 draft n spec, the 11n router features a single 1T1R (one transmit and receive) detachable antenna that can come up with a 150Mbps connection.
