It looks like those wanting to get in on some of that
802.11n action on the (relative) cheap could soon be getting the fix they're looking for from TRENDnet, which has just announced its new 300Mbps Wireless Easy-N-Upgrader device. That, as you might have guessed, will let you upgrade your existing router (wired or wireless) to 802.11n, giving you twelve times the speed and six times the coverage of a standard wireless g network "at the touch of a button," according to the company. Given that description, we're guessing the device effectively replaces your old router more than it "upgrades" it, but TRENDnet says it'll come in at a price 15-20% below that of standalone wireless n routers, so we can't complain too much. Still no word on a release though, but TRENDnet promises it'll be the first device of its kind to market, so we'd expect it relatively soon if they want to hold on to that claim.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nick @ Jan 9th 2008 11:34AM
their logo reminds me of the Orbit gum logo.. odd
System48 @ Jan 9th 2008 11:37AM
It's just going to be WAP that connects to a port on your router or at least that would seem easy enough.
basroil @ Jan 9th 2008 11:47AM
Sure smells like an access point indeed.
Jonathan @ Jan 9th 2008 2:12PM
Stay away from Trendnet!!!
(bit of a rant here)
I bought one of their N routers (TEW-631BRP) a little while ago, had many problems with it (dropping connections every 2 hours, very low throughput) and tried to contact their tech support, only to find (that aside from the people who read a script at you) that they say "don't call us, we'll call you"
Needless to say, they didn't call me 3 times, and when I finally did get a call, the person said "here, try this beta firmware, I'll call you back tomorrow to see if it works"
I called their customer support, and was told "we don't care if your product doesn't work as advertised".
They would not even consider an RMA.
Avoid them!
Bunklung @ Jan 9th 2008 4:43PM
I don't know if all their products are, but the TEW-432BRP is not Wifi certified.
Can anyone else confirm any other products that lack certification?
reallynotnick @ Jan 9th 2008 5:20PM
So it uses the same power supply and Ethernet cable?
20% off for some sort of Frankenstein of routers, count me out.
tim @ Jan 9th 2008 11:15PM
If indeed a WAP w/ 802.11n speed and range, then couple this with a netgear gs105 gigabit switch for a super fast alternative on the cheap! I wait in anticipation...