FON has recently announced that their Fonera 2.0n web applications 802.11n router is now available in the US for $99. The Fonera is by no means your conventional router but instead it’s what is described as a “computer with no screen” in the sense that you could control a ridiculous amount of different web applications such as Twitter, Facebook in addition to download torrents remotely.

But that’s not all, you can hook up a web cam, printer and just about everything else you think of to the Fonera and control them all remotely. Better yet, it’s open source!

Still confused? Hit the break for a video breakdown of the Fonera 2.0n router.

via wifi planet
(more…)

Tags: 802.11n, Accessories, Desktop PCs, fon, fonera, Laptops, router, web applications, WiFi

ASUS has a new router offering that is ready for the world entitled the RT-N13U. While this particular wireless router doesn’t have many shocking hardware features, namely 801.11b/g/n compatibility, a USB 2.0 port and 4 LAN ports, the real gem is in the software ASUS will bundle in.

ASUS says that their EZ UI management software along with their EZ QoS bandwith prioritizing software and EZ All-in-One Printer sharing software is what really sets the RT-N13U router apart from the rest. If you couldn’t tell by their names, all of this software is extremely EZ to use.

Newegg currently has ASUS’ RT-N13U router for sale at a modest $59.99.

Tags: Accessories, ASUS, Desktop PCs, ez qos, ez ui, lan, Laptops, Mobile News, netbooks, printer sharing, Printers, router, rt-n13u, usb, wireless

While Sprint’s 4G network has yet to go live nationwide, the carrier has issued a press release detailing some hardware that will make use of said network.

What you see above, on the right, is the Sprint Personal Hotspot PHS300S which is essentially a broadband router that will allow up to 4 computers with WiFi access to use Sprint’s 4G network. On the left, however, is the Cradlepoint MBR-1000 Broadbandd router that offers up to 32 WiFi connections at once.

The Sprint Personal Hotspot PHS300S will run you $149.99 while the business oriented Cradlepoint MBR1000 broadband router will sell for $249.99.

Tags: 4G, cradlepoint, mbr1000, Mobile News, Mobile Software, personal hotspot, phs300s, router, Sprint, Sprint, WiFi

It seems that Apple has felt its time to give the Time Capsule a storage upgrade as they have recently updated their website with a 2TB model.

This new 2TB model will take the place of the old 1TB model with the 500GB will no longer be sold. This means that the 2TB model will sell for $499 while the 1TB model will sell for $299.

If you don’t know what Apple’s Time Capsule is, it is a wireless backup device that doubles as a wireless router. In other words, painless backup of all of your files while keeping you connected.

Tags: 1TB, 2tb, Apple, backup, Desktop PCs, Laptops, router, storage, time capsule, wireless

Novatel has announced a new MiFi router, the 2372, which will work perfectly anywhere in North America. The router will offer you 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity for up to five devices. Besides GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA connectivity the router will bring you GPS and microSD card support, although you’re probably going to get it for that 3G-sharing feature. There aren’t any pricing details just yet but I’m sure some North American carriers are already thinking about subsidizing the Mifi 2372 so it’s only a matter of time until those prices will be available.

via Press

Tags: 2372, 3G, MiFi, Mobile News, Novatel Wireless, Other Brands, Portable Devices, router

What you see above is no ordinary router, oh no, it’s Ruckus Wireless’ Zone Flex 7762 $2,000 outdoor router. And no, it’s not made of gold.

Anyways, this router apparently uses integrated BeamFlex Smart Antenna technology that will result in higher performance, extended coverage and a ridiculously high level of consitency. Couple that with its 802.11n technology and built-in heater for those cold nights and you have yourself a perfect outdoor router solution.

Ruckus Wireless markets this particular piece of hardware towards commercial use such as outdoor pool areas at hotels and resorts as it’s a bit expensive to be justified for at-home use

Tags: 802.11n, Accessories, Desktop PCs, Laptops, netbooks, Network, Off The Topic, outdoor, router, ruckus wireless, zone flex 7762

If you happen to wake up in Portland tomorrow then you might notice Comcast’s new service. The company is going to launch the High-Speed 2go WiMax service and anyone interested in it should try it.

Looking for prices? Well the Fast Pack Metro service costs $49.99 per month for one year and it will offer you access to Comcast’s 12Mbps home Internet service, a free WiFi router and access to Sprint’s 4G 4Mbps WiMax network. In case you’re ready to pay $20 per month more, you can upgrade to the Fast Pack Nationwide service which will offer you nationwide 3G mobile Internet access too. And if you’re a Triple Play customer then the WiMax service alone is available for $30 per month. The service will roll out in Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia by the end of the year so all you have to do is wait!

via Press

Tags: comcast, Mobile News, Other Brands, Portland, router, Sprint, Sprint, WiFi, wimax

Anywhere you go, not all places may have sufficient coverage as far as being able to get a good 3G or 4G connections. Especially if you are at home, this issue can be a real problem if you don’t have the right equipment. But with reliable routers life becomes easier for you and it looks like here is a great device to store all your worries away, courtesy of C-motech.

C-motech unveils its 3G/4G mobile hotspot router at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, which will be released in April in N.Europe and Russian market.

(Source) Aving

Tags: 3G, Barcelona, Europe, mobile hotspot, Mobile News, mobile world, Portable Devices, router, routers, russian market, world congress

Do you feel like sharing your HSPA broadband connection with your friends or family? Well then we have a solution for you. Actually Option has a solution for you and it’s the Globetrotter III router. With Globetrotter III wireless router you will also be able to share your printer or your external hard drives.

The router’s functions can be accessed through that color display. Inside there’s a Qualcomm 7225 chipset which can get you a 7.2Mbps download speeds and 5.76Mbps upload speeds. We have no idea when the Globetrotter III will be available nor do we know how much one costs yet.

via electronista

Tags: 3G, Globetrotter III, HSPA, Mobile News, Option, Portable Devices, router, WiFi

I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors regarding the MiFi WiFi, and I am really happy to find out they were more than true! In a positive way of course. Let me share the MiFi with you folks! It is a portable device allowing you to create, edit, manage and use a 3G internet connection. The really cool thing about it is that you can easily create a Hotspot that friends of yours can use. You will be able to share CDMA and GSM data at EVDO Rev. or HSPA speds with this MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

Peter Leparulo, chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless.

With the pocket-sized MiFi device, Novatel Wireless has invented a new category of mobile broadband solutions, pushing the envelope in design and performance and ushering in the next era of the mobile broadband experience.

It combines a cool design with pretty great skills and I hope it will come at an affordable price in Q1 of 2009 when it will be available.

via Press

Tags: MiFi, Mobile News, Novatel, Portable Devices, router, WiFi

After Sprint has completed its merger with Clearwire it has decided to change his WiMAX network name from XOHM to 4G. But what’s in a name anyway? More importantly the carrier will start rolling dual-mode CDMA/WiMAX ready routers some time later this year. Following the new routers 4G ready handsets will follow. That’s the most interesting part. The new phones will arrive sometime next year. Dare we dream to see 4G spreading as soon as next year? Is Sprint ready for the next step in our relationship? You know, moving from Baltimore to North America and then the whole world? Well maybe not the whole world, it’s Sprint not Pinky and the Brain!

via phonescoop

Tags: 4G, Clearwire, Portable Devices, router, Sprint, Sprint, wimax

By now you should already own and operate at least one wireless router. Managed correctly it can bring you dependable and secure wireless connectivity to your PC, laptops, handsets and gaming consoles. And I am sure you’re wishing your router was a simultaneous dual N wireless router. Why a dual N? Because such a router will be able to use both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies the same time. Why is that so cool? Because no matter what frequency your WiFi-ready device is using, you will be able to connect it to this router and enjoy faster N speeds.

Mani Dhillon, director of Linksys Consumer Business Organization says about their new WRT610N router:

There are products on the market that are framed as Dual-Band that allow access to only one band at a time or lose transmission speeds when both bands are in use. As consumers begin to use the 5GHz spectrum for their multimedia devices, it becomes more important to have access to the full capabilities of both bands.

That’s the product Linksys has just announced. Their WRT610N is a Simultaneous Dual-N Wireless Router now available online and in stores for prices between $170 and $199.

Tags: linksys, Portable Devices, router, wireless