While router manufacturers (we're not going to name any names here) seem to still have quite a bit of trouble ensuring one out of five of their products aren't complete duds, the inevitable march of "progress" continues.
Netgear's latest foray into 802.11n draft spec
RangeMax Wireless-N products packs "metamaterial" technology into its MIMO antennas, which Netgear claims gives its new lineup the best range and throughput in the industry. Naturally, the WNDR3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router is the most direct application of this tech. The router has an array of eight metamaterial antennas, plus 5GHz 802.11n for avoiding interference with the myriad of products hanging out in the 2.4GHz spectrum. Next up we have the RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500, which packs five gigabit Ethernet plugs, the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter WNDA3100, for bringing these fancy metamaterial speeds to your laptop or desktop. Finally, Netgear is launching its Wireless-N MoCA Router WNMR834, which provides high-speed home networking over existing coaxial cables, in addition to 802.11n. The WNDR3300 will run you $130, the WNR3500 is $160 and the WNDA3100 goes for $99, all should be available soon.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
FXi @ Jan 6th 2008 2:22PM
100 Ethernet only is a shame
Finally can turn off those stupid led's = good
Broadcom chipset is kinda meh, one of the worst performing 11n chipsets
Dual radio 11g and 11n is a good approach
8 antennas but only 2 transmit channels kinda makes me think about snake oil.
Galley @ Jan 6th 2008 2:36PM
Netgear products look better in white than in black.
Bob @ Jan 31st 2008 3:53PM
I just purchased one from BestBuy. Doesn't seem to be any better than the Linksys. Infact, accessing web sites seem to be slower and coverage is the same. Not worth replacing my WRT54GL.