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Netgear's WGR614L $69 Open Source Router
Netgear's new WGR614L is an open source 802.11g router, able to run lots of firmwares already built by the community. So do many other routers. The sell here is that they've beefed up the usual specs beyond what's necessary for the usual packet direction. I suppose that most of these router firmwares are getting so feature heavy that the original hardware is the bottleneck. [Netgear via Myopenrouter] More »
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Linksys (Finally) Builds Mac-Friendly Setup Wizard
Linksys today announced EasyLink Advisor setup wizard for Mac OSX 10.4 and up, available for download in support of WRT310N, WRT160N, WRT110 and WRT54G2. New routers will ship with a disc containing both Mac and Windows setups. The other good news is that Linksys will now support Mac users when they call for tech support. As a fan of Linksys and Macs, all I can say is, "It's about freakin' time." [Linksys]
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Asus Eee PC Tech Support Seems Kind of Lousy
Everyone seems to love the EeePC's tiny body, but their tech support seems kind of lousy. Reader John purchased one, but couldn't get it to work with his 2Wire router. When calling Asus support, he found out that not only does the Eee not work with 2Wire routers right now, but they don't even have one to test it with. Wha? More »
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Time Capsule Gets Obligatory Strip Down
Well, that didn't take to long; aptly named Flickr user, nakedmac has taken the plastic white goodness from off of his Time Capsule, so we can all have a look under its panties. Things we have learnt; 1). There is a fan to get Time Capsule's cool on. 2). Nakedmac was one of those kids that destroyed his toys two minutes after getting them. Nakedmac, this is exactly why you're not allowed nice things. Tsk. Checkout the gallery by hitting the link, and be sure to drop anything we have missed in the comments after the jump. [Flickr; Thanks Bobby]
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New Linksys UltraRange Plus N-Routers: Sexy Enough To Hang On The Wall
Here is the first look at Linksys' new UltraRange Plus N-routers. First up is the WRT160N, a sub-$100 router, and next is the WRT310N. Check out the gallery below to see them in all of their sleek and sexy goodness. [Linksys]
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D-Link's D-Life Manages All Your D-Link Hardware Online
The Pitch: A website (www.d-life.com) that lets you register all your compatible D-Link equipment online via 2 product ID numbers in order to manage all that stuff in one interface. Just connect the product to your network and you can change settings via the website.
The Catch: This probably won't make it easier for your mother to manage a home network, but will make things slightly more convenient by merging all your equipment management sites. [D-Life]
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D-Link Drops N Routers to $50, Undercuts Competition by 35%
If you're looking for an entry-level 802.11n router to go with that new laptop, check out D-Link. They've lowered their "unit prices" to below $50, which is more than 35% lower than comparable routers from Linksys and Netgear. On the other hand, instead of lowering prices, Linksys has focused on dual-band 802.11n routers to pump up their sales. So it's up to you: cheap Wi-Fi or slightly more expensive Wi-Fi that may give you slightly better performance. We'd choose whichever one worked better, since we deal with mission critical wireless apps every day—if you consider making poop jokes online "mission critical". [Digitimes via TGDaily]
1:04 PM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Jason Chen
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Linksys Tech Support Misprint Leads to Phone Sex Hotline
I hit Circuit City with my mom on Black Friday to pick up the greatest and cheapest router ever, the Linksys WRH54G, costing a slim Andrew Jackson after the mail-in rebate. As far as I could tell, there was only a single flaw with the thing: the toll-free technical support number in the manual wasn't that at all, but a promotional line for a "stimulating conversation" service. Hear it for yourself in the call video above, and check out the manual after the jump.
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5:33 PM on Wed Nov 28 2007
By Wilson Rothman
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D-Link's DGL 4500 OLED-equipped gaming router that we had a
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It's been a long time in the making, but Linksys is finally officially pulling the shroud off of the Ultra RangePlus line, including its dual-band draft-N/A/B/G router, the $280 WRT600N, and its $100 PC-card companion, WPC600N. The highlights:
• Two bands means traditional products can connect on the crowded 2.4GHz network while newer high-bandwidth products like Linksys' DMA2100 and DMA2200 can pull streaming HD video from your PC with relatively less interference.
• Linksys Easy Link Adviser for Windows computers gives visual instructions and step-by-step setup. It also has a feature to migrate older devices to the new router.
• Storage Link USB 2.0 jack lets you turn any external drive into networked storage by plugging it into the WRT600N. More »
Linksys Outs Long Awaited WRT600N Router and WPC600N PC Card for Notebooks
It's been a long time in the making, but Linksys is finally officially pulling the shroud off of the Ultra RangePlus line, including its dual-band draft-N/A/B/G router, the $280 WRT600N, and its $100 PC-card companion, WPC600N. The highlights:• Two bands means traditional products can connect on the crowded 2.4GHz network while newer high-bandwidth products like Linksys' DMA2100 and DMA2200 can pull streaming HD video from your PC with relatively less interference.
• Linksys Easy Link Adviser for Windows computers gives visual instructions and step-by-step setup. It also has a feature to migrate older devices to the new router.
• Storage Link USB 2.0 jack lets you turn any external drive into networked storage by plugging it into the WRT600N. More »
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Hands On New Cisco Linksys Wireless-N Media Center Extenders (Plus: Some Tasty New N-Friendly Toys)
You may have heard about the new Media Center Extenders from Cisco's Linksys division. The DMA2200 shown above is a high-def MCE with 1080p-upscaling DVD player and Dual-Band Wireless-N, priced at $350. The smaller $300 DMA2100 MCE is geared for bedrooms and kitchens, places where you're going to want less clutter, though to be honest, the built-in DVD player is quite the clutter-reducer all by itself. More »
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We got a chance to play around with D-Link's recently leaked DGL 4500 gaming router today in NYC at ShowStoppers, a warmup to this week's DigitalLife expo. The goal is a more interactive interface on the face of the router, a recent trend shown by Belkin and others. The router is N based, like any decent and new networking gear, and has 4 ports in the back on top of the one sucking bits from your broadband connection. At some point, users will be able to introduce their own widgets, but for now, we have configuration settings and up/down speeds. Have a look at the screen shots: there's already so much you can do.
Hands on with D-Link's DGL 4500 OLED Screen Gaming Router
We got a chance to play around with D-Link's recently leaked DGL 4500 gaming router today in NYC at ShowStoppers, a warmup to this week's DigitalLife expo. The goal is a more interactive interface on the face of the router, a recent trend shown by Belkin and others. The router is N based, like any decent and new networking gear, and has 4 ports in the back on top of the one sucking bits from your broadband connection. At some point, users will be able to introduce their own widgets, but for now, we have configuration settings and up/down speeds. Have a look at the screen shots: there's already so much you can do. reflect.jpg)
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Linksys RangePlus Extends your Wireless Network Range
Linksys has new home networking gear out today &mdash including the WRT100, a wireless router that uses MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology, and comes with Linksys' Easy Link Advisors, which apparently "takes the consumer on an uncomplicated, illustrated journey toward secure home network setup." And there's more than just a router in the RangePlus family: more info, prices and press release below. More »
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You never know when you might want to spread your connectivity love, and that's why this Cradlepoint CTR-350 travel router might be able to keep you and all your buddies online when nothing else will. If your broadband-enabled cellphone can connect, then this little black box can turn that connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Cradlepoint CTR-350 Spreads the Broadband from Cellphone to Wi-Fi
You never know when you might want to spread your connectivity love, and that's why this Cradlepoint CTR-350 travel router might be able to keep you and all your buddies online when nothing else will. If your broadband-enabled cellphone can connect, then this little black box can turn that connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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D-Link's all white DIR-660 Limited Edition Wireless N router looks great on the outside, and performs decently on the...outside. There's MIMO, which is fantastic, along with an OLED display on the top for status updates, but an old Netgear G router i4u tested with had better range than the 660 even in N mode. Speeds were great, but you give up range for throughput. Only good if you've got a tiny apartment, or you really love OLED displays you can only read from a few feet away. [i4u]
D-Link DIR-660 Limited Edition 802.11n Router Reviewed (Verdict: Good Looking, Great Speeds, Lousy Range)
D-Link's all white DIR-660 Limited Edition Wireless N router looks great on the outside, and performs decently on the...outside. There's MIMO, which is fantastic, along with an OLED display on the top for status updates, but an old Netgear G router i4u tested with had better range than the 660 even in N mode. Speeds were great, but you give up range for throughput. Only good if you've got a tiny apartment, or you really love OLED displays you can only read from a few feet away. [i4u]
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Cisco Killing off Linksys Brand, All Your Router Are Belong to Cisco
Those of you with any brand loyalty to Linksys will shed a tear at Cisco's announcement to kill off the Linksys name entirely. The only reason Cisco kept the name after they bought out the smaller company was for brand recognition in the US (Linksys was much better known among consumers). More »
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Belkin N1 Vision Router Makes 802.11n Sexier Than Ever With Built-In Screen
Belkin's latest N1 series router, the N1 Vision, isn't just hands-down the smokiest 802.11n draft 2.0 router we've seen—it tries to one-up everyone else with a built-in LCD screen that displays info ranging from a bandwidth speedometer to the number of neighbors leeching your internet. At $200, the sexiness doesn't come cheap, but it can be yours later this month. More details after the jump.More »
10:38 AM on Wed Jul 11 2007
By Matt Buchanan
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