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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Richard, who needs a router capable of handling all of his not-inconsiderable household traffic. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm looking into buying a router than can handle Netflix streaming to my Blu-Ray player, a wireless printer, two smartphones, a tablet, an always-on desktop, external HDD and an Airave signal booster. My Linksys WRT45G can't handle two data-heavy connections at the same time, so I have to restart it when it drops. I'll need something hefty, but under $200 would be ideal, if it's got a USB 3.0 connection for my HDD, even better. Distance isn't as important as stability and capacity, since I've got a single-level 3 bedroom house. Thank you!"

Several of our staffers are fans of Netgear's N900, a dual-band unit that can certainly handle everything you'd care to throw at it, although it does only have USB 2.0 ports. There's always Amped's R20000G, but whilst we know its signal strength is good, we don't know how well it could handle a hefty load. But that's just our first thoughts, plenty of you out there will know the answer, so celebrate the long weekend and share your knowledge in the comments below.

Ask Engadget: best sub-$200 super-powerful router? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 May 2012 22:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's in a name? Well, from the looks of this FCC filing, it could be something quite significant for everyone who knows the Netgear appellation. This N300R router has emerged from the commission's Washington enclave bearing On Networks branding, along with a spiffy new logo and less boxy look. We found that the new handle was trademarked by the company back in February, so maybe we'll see a corporate rebranding or this is the genesis of a new marque. As far as we're concerned, it can call itself whatever it pleases, as long as it still lets us roam free.

Netgear passes On through FCC with new router, name originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon has just finished trotting out the last of its known 2012 Jetpack hotspots through the arrival of the ZTE-made model we saw back at CES in January. Now carrying a bit more Verizon red on the surface and a bit less Chinese in the name, the Jetpack 890L can share its 4G LTE sugar with as many as 10 WiFi devices at once. There's no removable battery like its Novatel-made Jetpack cousin, but you do get Global Ready (read: HSPA) roaming abroad. We're most liking the price. At $20 on a contract after a $50 mail-in rebate, the 890L will be the most frugal way to board the LTE hotspot train once it reaches stores on May 24th.

Continue reading Verizon's ZTE-built Jetpack 890L 4G hotspot ships May 24th, promises globetrotting for $20

Verizon's ZTE-built Jetpack 890L 4G hotspot ships May 24th, promises globetrotting for $20 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Normally, firewalls at cellular carriers are your best friends, screening out malware before it ever touches your phone. University of Michigan computer science researchers have found that those first lines of defense could be your enemy through a new exploit. As long as a small piece of malware sits on a device, that handset can infer TCP data packet sequence numbers coming from the firewall and hijack a phone's internet traffic with phishing sites, fake messages or other rogue code. The trick works on at least 48 carriers that use firewalls from Check Point, Cisco, Juniper and other networking heavy hitters -- AT&T being one of those providers. Carriers can turn the sequences off, although there are consequences to that as well. The only surefire solution is to either run antivirus apps if you're on a mobile OS like Android or else to run a platform that doesn't allow running unsigned apps at all, like iOS or Windows Phone. Whether or not the exploit is a serious threat is still far from certain, but we'll get a better sense of the risk on May 22nd, when Z. Morley Mao and Zhiyun Qian step up to the podium at an IEEE security symposium and deliver their findings.

Exploit uses firewalls to hijack smartphones, turns friends into foes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 03:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In its ongoing battle against internet bottlenecks -- or let's face it -- techie bragging rights, Netgear has launched two more devices with that sweet, sweet 802.11ac data flow. Joining its recently announced R6300 router, is the R6200 model, which supports a combined WiFi speed of 1200 Mbps, has a USB port for networking devices, and of course also rides the a, b, g and n waves too -- if you don't have any 802.11ac kit just yet. Well, as it happens, Netgear thought of that, and has also announced the A6200 dual band USB WiFi adapter to, literally, bring your existing kit up to speed. If you want in on the action, you'll need to spend $179.99 and $69.99 respectively when they launch in Q3 this year. Full specs in the PR after the break.

Continue reading Netgear adds R6200 router and A6200 USB adapter to its 802.11ac family

Netgear adds R6200 router and A6200 USB adapter to its 802.11ac family originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As intrigued as we were by the Netgear R6300's high-bandwidth chops, it won't be the one to claim the early 802.11ac WiFi crown with a shipping product. That distinction is instead going to a Buffalo AirStation router and a matching bridge, both of which should be on shelves now. Either can hit the eye-watering 1.3Gbps peak speed of the standard if you get cozy on the 5GHz band -- and if you have a computer or mobile device that recognizes the spec, for that matter. The duo still has a more leisurely paced 2.4GHz, 450Mbps WiFi option as well as a quartet of Ethernet jacks if you prefer your gigabit speeds the old-fashioned way. Both the router and the bridge will set you back $180 each, so there's not much of a penalty versus high-end alternatives to satisfy your need for network speed.

Continue reading Buffalo beats others to the 802.11ac WiFi punch, ships 1.3Gbps router and bridge

Buffalo beats others to the 802.11ac WiFi punch, ships 1.3Gbps router and bridge originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible

Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 00:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Netgear's R6300 router is first to use Broadcom 802.11ac chipset, will ship next month for $200

Netgear's R6300 router is first to use Broadcom 802.11ac chipset, will ship next month for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Until now, Amped Wireless has been best known for its industrial networking gear, capable of maintaining a signal up to 1.5 miles away from the base station. Now, though, the outfit's also selling some equipment for folks with a more modest setup: the R10000G Home Router and SR10000 Smart Repeater, which promise to coat 10,000 square feet of your abode / office in robust, high-quality WiFi. Of course, we just had to test these claims out for ourselves, and see if these units really were formidable enough to leave our own router crying in the corner. We devised three simple experiments to see how they hold up in the real world -- head on past the break to find out how they fared.

Gallery: Amped Wireless R10000G Router and Smart Repeater hands-on

Amped Wireless R10000G Router Unboxing

Continue reading Amped Wireless High Power R10000G Router and Smart Repeater hands-on

Amped Wireless High Power R10000G Router and Smart Repeater hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amped WirelessAmped Wireless R10000GAmped Wireless SR10000GAmpedWirelessAmpedWirelessR10000gAmpedWirelessSr10000gBlackspotBroadbandhands-onrepeaterrepeatersRouterroutersWiFiWiFi BlackspotWifiBlackspotWireless InternetWirelessInternetFri, 06 Apr 2012 11:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Researchers develop 'wireless optical brain router' to manipulate brain cells]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/24/researchers-develop-wireless-optical-brain-router-to-manipulat/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/24/researchers-develop-wireless-optical-brain-router-to-manipulat/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/24/researchers-develop-wireless-optical-brain-router-to-manipulat/#commentsOptogenetics might be a relatively unknown area of neuroscience, but it's one that, thanks to some new research, could soon find itself (and its rodental subjects) in the spotlight. For the uninitiated, it's the practice of manipulating animal cells using light (with a little help from gene therapy). Until now, optogenetic equipment has been large and unwieldy, making testing on subjects (read: rats) painstaking. Startup, Kendall Research, has changed all this, creating wireless prototypes that weigh just three grams (0.11 ounces). By eschewing bulky Lasers for LEDs and Laser diodes, the equipment is small enough that it can be attached to the rodents. At that point, their brain function can be manipulated with the touch of a button, and different parts can be stimulated without breeding mutant variants -- a controversial practice that doesn't even yield results in real time. The "router" is powered wirelessly by super capacitors below test area, and researchers can conduct experiments remotely, even automatically. Human applications for this are still some way off, but we're sure our future overlords will make good use of it.

Researchers develop 'wireless optical brain router' to manipulate brain cells originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Netgear at CES 2012: Powerline, wireless routers, home networking and more

Netgear at CES 2012: Powerline, wireless routers, home networking and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Belkin has added another wireless networking kit to it's N-series lineup here at CES. The company has announced its Advance N900 DB, a dual band WiFi router capable of 450Mbps speeds per band. Featuring six MultiBeam antennas, the tech makes watching Hulu Plus from your basement much easier and looks to cut down on those pesky dead spots. Also outfitted with IntelliStream, the device automatically prioritizes video and gaming streams and houses a 600MHz multi-thread processor that multitasks across all networked devices. For connected storage or wireless printers, the N900 packs two USB 2.0 ports enabling access to those peripherals from workstations other than your desk. If you're looking to take the leap, the router will be available for pre-order this month and at retailers in April, setting you back two Benjamins. See the PR after the break for all the details.

Update: We snagged a quick hands-on with the device here at CES. Check out the gallery below and the video after the break.

Gallery: Belkin N900 hands-on

Continue reading Belkin reveals Advance N900 DB router, keeps your MW3 marathon top priority with IntelliStream

Belkin reveals Advance N900 DB router, keeps your MW3 marathon top priority with IntelliStream originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's hard to think of a device more aptly named than BergCloud's Little Printer. It's little. It prints. It even smiles at you. And why wouldn't it? It's adorable. Equally notable is what it produces -- RSS feeds printed out on grocery store-style receipts. All you have to do is hook it up to your router, configure your RSS subscriptions from your smartphone and press a button to print them out. The Little Printer connects wirelessly to a small box that's plugged into your router. This box, in turn, interfaces with the Berg Cloud (also unveiled this week), providing constant updates and pulling down any web content you've selected. If, for instance, you want to print out Foursquare updates, you can use the app to add them to your queue and print them out for later reading. It's basically like InstaPaper... with more paper. BergCloud has already struck partnerships with ARUP, Foursquare, The Guardian, Nike and Google, though more are on the way. No word yet on pricing, but the device is slated to go up for pre-order sometime next year. Check it out in action, after the break.

[Thanks, Dave]

Continue reading Berg's Little Printer churns out RSS feeds with a receipt and a smile

Berg's Little Printer churns out RSS feeds with a receipt and a smile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the Swedes can dry a load of laundry on a 40Gbps internet connection, just imagine what they could do with 120Gbps. Melt polar caps? Solve the debt crisis? Dry three loads of laundry? The possibilities may be limitless, but we'll all find out soon enough, because Cisco and Telia are aiming to break the 120Gbps barrier by the end of this weekend. It's all part of this week's DreamHack, a Swedish digital festival that the Guinness Book recognizes as the "world's largest LAN party." This year, the two companies will attempt to set up a 300 kilometer-long connection from Jönköping to Stockholm, designed to serve (in theory, anyway) up to 750,000 people at blazing speeds -- of course, only 20,000 or so will be at DreamHack. The project has been in the works since last summer, with Telia constructing the fiber network, and Cisco handling hardware duties with a pair of power-packed CRS-3 routers (scalable to a total capacity of up to 322Tbps!). The companies say that the connection, if successful, would set a record for network "capacity utilization," allowing all 750K users to stream music simultaneously and to download an entire movie in just .047 seconds. It'll take us a lot longer to pick up our jaws from the ground.

Cisco, Telia to activate 'world's fastest internet connection' at 120Gbps, sounds pretty Swede originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The tiny device is small enough to fit in your pocket, and offers a variety of power options, including a built-in plug and mini USB connector -- enabling you to use the device with an external battery pack, for example. A second USB port lets you hook up a UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB 3G modem, which you can then dish out to other wireless gadgets. This pocketable WiFi wonder will be available on December 14th at Fry's, Micro Center, B&H and Data Vision, along with e-tailers like Newegg and Amazon. If an Ethernet-only model will suit your needs, the TL-WR700N is another option, shipping on November 23rd for $30. Jump past the break for the full rundown from TP-Link.

Continue reading TP-Link Portable 3G Wireless N Router fits in your pocket, draws power from USB

TP-Link Portable 3G Wireless N Router fits in your pocket, draws power from USB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g data3g hotspot3gData3gHotspot802.11802.11nbattery poweredbattery powered routerBatteryPoweredBatteryPoweredRouterethernetethernet routerEthernetRouterhotspotnetworknetworkingrouterTL-MR3020TL-WR700Ntp linktp-linkTpLinkusbusb poweredusb powered routerUsbPoweredUsbPoweredRouterwifiwireless datawireless networkwireless networkingwireless routerWirelessDataWirelessNetworkWirelessNetworkingWirelessRouterWed, 16 Nov 2011 19:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel celebrates sale of 3 millionth MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with an intelligent rager]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/novatel-celebrates-sale-of-3-millionth-mifi-intelligent-mobile-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/novatel-celebrates-sale-of-3-millionth-mifi-intelligent-mobile-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/novatel-celebrates-sale-of-3-millionth-mifi-intelligent-mobile-h/#comments
Today marks a momentous occasion for Novatel Wireless, because shipments of its MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot have now surpassed the 3 million mark. The company confirmed the milestone in an announcement yesterday, and took a moment to look back on how far their router has come since it was first introduced in 2009. Since then, Novatel has launched its family of MiFi devices with 25 operators across the world and is looking to build upon its record. For now, though, just grab a bottle of bubbly and join the PR party, after the break.

Continue reading Novatel celebrates sale of 3 millionth MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with an intelligent rager

Novatel celebrates sale of 3 millionth MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with an intelligent rager originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may just sit in the corner, silently feeding you internet, but why can't it look good while doing it? Asus is one step ahead of us with this one by extending its Black Diamond design to a new range of five more room enhancing products. The baby of the bunch, the RT-N10 LX, stylishly serves up bog standard 802.11n, while the undoubted prom queen is the RT-N66U which brings simultaneous dual band and gigabit speed L/WAN speeds to the packet shifting party. Two more equally svelte models -- the RT-N10 LX and RT-N15 -- cater for those networking inbetweeners, and finally, for those that accessorize, a dual band USB dongle squeezes in 2x2 MIMO as well as matching perfectly with those new shoes you bought.

Asus to launch 5 new routers, moving data never looked so good originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Pogoplug Video out of the picture, Nuvyyo's JetStreamHD is ready to become your default iPad media streamer. The tower plugs into your router and delivers streaming content like hi-def videos, music and photos from your home network to your Apple tablet. And the free JetSteamHD iPad app makes it easier to sort through your content, while promising the best available resolution for seamless entertainment streaming. The device is shipping now, for a suggested price of $199. Video and PR after the break.

Continue reading JetStreamHD starts shipping, leaves iPad media streaming vapor trails in its wake (video)

JetStreamHD starts shipping, leaves iPad media streaming vapor trails in its wake (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear's stable of dark gray rectangles of joy has swelled to include the premium edition WNDR 3800, which comes with two features uncommon to most home routers. First is the Clear Channel Selector, which analyzes the wireless traffic and switches to the quietest channel to prevent dropouts. Second is ReadySHARE Cloud -- using the router's USB port, you can attach an external HDD and access the data anywhere there's an internet connection. The only downside is the iOS / Android app for the service costs an extra $2.99, which seems unnecessary considering you're already paying $180 for the device itself. There's a press release in it for you, so why not take a wander down after the break?

Continue reading Netgear's WNDR 3800 with ReadySHARE, the roll-your-own cloud service

Netgear's WNDR 3800 with ReadySHARE, the roll-your-own cloud service originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Clear Channel SelectorClearChannelSelectorCloudCloud ComputingCloudComputingNetgearNetgear WNDR3800NetgearWndr3800Network DriveNetworkDriveReadySHAREReadySHARE CloudReadyshareCloudrouterWi FiWiFiWirelessWireless RouterWirelessRouterWNDR 3800Wndr3800Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Alcatel-Lucent's FP3 network processor routes at 400Gbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/alcatel-lucents-fp3-network-processor-routes-at-400mbps-handle/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/alcatel-lucents-fp3-network-processor-routes-at-400mbps-handle/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/alcatel-lucents-fp3-network-processor-routes-at-400mbps-handle/#commentsLooks like the world wide web is seeing a few upgrades this week. Shortly after NC State announced a new methodology for routing fiber optic connections more quickly, in flies Alcatel-Lucent with a shiny new network processor to make things even faster. The FP3 that was announced this week promises a "fourfold increase in performance over the fastest IP network available," supporting 400Gbps transmission speeds while cutting power consumption by up to 50 percent. The chip's been demonstrated to the powers that be this week, and it's reportedly designed to "address tomorrow's demand for ultra-high performance public and private IP networks." How so, you ask? A sole FP3 could handle 70,000 simultaneous HD video streams or 8.4 million simultaneous retail cloud sessions, and quite frankly, could make the 100 Gigabit Ethernet standards that were used to look like old hat. But hey -- who's kvetching about that?

Continue reading Alcatel-Lucent's FP3 network processor routes at 400Gbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams

Alcatel-Lucent's FP3 network processor routes at 400Gbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading D-Link's Amplifi networking suite keeps the whole mansion connected

D-Link's Amplifi networking suite keeps the whole mansion connected originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amplifid-linkdlinkGigabitGigabit Ethernetgigabit switchGigabitEthernetGigabitSwitchhd media router 1000hd videohd video streamingHdMediaRouter1000HdVideoHdVideoStreaminghome networkingHomeNetworkingPowerlinepowerline av 500powerline networkingPowerlineAv500PowerlineNetworkingqosroutersmartbeamvideo streamingVideoStreamingwhole home router 1000WholeHomeRouter1000wifiwifi boosterwifi extenderWifiBoosterWifiExtenderThu, 23 Jun 2011 00:43:00 EST<![CDATA[LCD-equipped Cisco REN301 Residential Gateway stops by FCC, reveals all its dirty secrets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/lcd-equipped-cisco-ren301-residential-gateway-stops-by-fcc-reve/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/lcd-equipped-cisco-ren301-residential-gateway-stops-by-fcc-reve/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/lcd-equipped-cisco-ren301-residential-gateway-stops-by-fcc-reve/#commentsCisco REN301 Residential Gateway Ah, the all too familiar WiFi troubleshooting dance: the network goes down, you dig through the closet for an Ethernet cable, saunter over to the router, jack yourself in, type in the IP address, and start poking around at your settings. Cisco's REN301 Residential Gateway (a fancy way of saying "router"), which just passed through the FCC, could make things at least a little bit easier thanks to its built-in LCD screen and capacitive touch controls. Wave your hand over the display to bring it to life and you can check the status of your connections, modify some basic settings, and peruse a log of calls that have come in over the SIP VoIP phone jacks. The REN301, which has a single band 802.11b/g/n radio, can also turn USB drives and SD cards into NAS storage -- the company even throws in a 32GB card to get you started. We don't have a price or release date, but since it's been splayed open for federal regulators we probably won't have to wait long. There's a couple of pics of the router's UI after the break.

Continue reading LCD-equipped Cisco REN301 Residential Gateway stops by FCC, reveals all its dirty secrets

LCD-equipped Cisco REN301 Residential Gateway stops by FCC, reveals all its dirty secrets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Belkin got in touch to finally shed some light on MultiBeam. Essentially, this is a new antenna technology that beefs up the routers' MIMO signal with a 6db gain, as opposed to just 1.5db on traditional onboard "trace" antennas. Another feature delivered by MultiBeam is an improved, apple-shaped coverage pattern, which apparently bests the standard donut-shaped version. The high end N450 and N750 also come with "implicit beam forming" that focuses the radio signal beam onto client devices for more reliable connection. Let's see if the guinea pigs can prove these claims.

Continue reading Belkin repackages old wireless routers for its new N-series lineup (updated)

Belkin repackages old wireless routers for its new N-series lineup (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11nBelkindual bandDualBandinternetMIMOMultiBeamN150N300N450N600N600 DBN600DbN750N750 DBN750DbnetworknetworkingrouterUSBwifiwirelessWireless internetWirelessInternetWed, 27 Apr 2011 11:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's N750 wireless router Newspeaks its way to 750Mbps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/netgears-n750-wireless-router-newspeaks-its-way-to-750mbps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/netgears-n750-wireless-router-newspeaks-its-way-to-750mbps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/netgears-n750-wireless-router-newspeaks-its-way-to-750mbps/#commentsNetgear N750 Believe it or not, blazing-fast WiFi routers don't have to look like anti-aircraft weapons. The new flagship device from Netgear, the N750, keeps its array of antennae stashed out of sight. Even without a gaudy design, this dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n router can hit speeds of 450Mbps over the 5GHz band and 300Mbps at 2.4Ghz, for an "aggregate combined data rate" of 750Mbps. Don't get too excited though, all that means is you can connect one device in either band without dragging down the transfer rate of the other -- you're still bound by the 450Mbps speed limit. The N750 also includes a ReadySHARE USB port for network storage, parental controls, and guest access -- not bad for $150, eh?

Continue reading Netgear's N750 wireless router Newspeaks its way to 750Mbps

Netgear's N750 wireless router Newspeaks its way to 750Mbps originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>450 mbps450Mbps450Mbps Router450mbpsRouter450mpbs750 mbps750mbps750mbps router750mbpsRouter802.11ndual banddual band routerDualBandDualBandRouterethernetgigabit ethernetGigabitEthernetn750netgearnetgear n750NetgearN750readysharereadyshare usbReadyshareUsbroutersubwi-fiwifiwirelesswndr4000Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco goes minimalistic with new Linksys E-Series routers and switches]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/cisco-goes-minimalistic-with-new-linksys-e-series-routers-and-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/cisco-goes-minimalistic-with-new-linksys-e-series-routers-and-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/cisco-goes-minimalistic-with-new-linksys-e-series-routers-and-sw/#comments If you dig the stylish look on the Linksys E4200 802.11n router but prefer something more wallet-friendly, then Cisco's latest range of home routers and switches will likely suit your taste. Gone are the curved grooves and blinking LEDs on the top, but these routers -- ranging from $59.99 to $159.99 -- still go about their usual wireless business at up to 300Mbps, with additional simultaneous dual-band support on the pricier E2500 and E3200. Like their predecessors, you'll also find a refreshed, feature-packed Cisco Connect software suite in the box, which promises to make installation and management a whole lot easier.

Also notable is the upcoming virtual USB feature that connects printers and storage devices to the network -- the E3200 and E4200 are expected to receive this update in the summer. As for the switches, you have a choice of three new models going from $29.99 for five 10/100Mbps ports, all the way up to $74.99 for eight gigabit connections. All these good-looking fellas are up for grabs starting today, and you can check out the spec sheets after the break for all the nitty-gritty.

Continue reading Cisco goes minimalistic with new Linksys E-Series routers and switches

Cisco goes minimalistic with new Linksys E-Series routers and switches originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitec's new wireless router is crazy-looking, crazy fast originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, r0fl]

Continue reading Sprint announces Overdrive Pro 3G / 4G mobile hotspot router, available on March 20th

Sprint announces Overdrive Pro 3G / 4G mobile hotspot router, available on March 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading D-Link outs hybrid powerline / wired / wireless router, does Atheros proud

D-Link outs hybrid powerline / wired / wireless router, does Atheros proud originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Netgear unveils a pair of 42Mbps HSPA+ routers, and one for LTE

Netgear unveils a pair of 42Mbps HSPA+ routers, and one for LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gHspaHspa+LteMbr1000Mbr1310Mbr1517Mbr2000Mobile BroadbandMobileBroadbandNetgearRouterFri, 18 Feb 2011 10:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco unveils Linksys E4200 dual-band router capable of speeds up to 450Mbps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/cisco-unveils-linksys-e4200-dual-band-router-capable-of-speeds-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/cisco-unveils-linksys-e4200-dual-band-router-capable-of-speeds-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/cisco-unveils-linksys-e4200-dual-band-router-capable-of-speeds-u/#comments Cisco has continued its push to make home entertainment wire-free with its latest E-Series wireless router, the Linksys E4200. Cisco's new dual-band 802.11n rig enters a high-end market segment currently occupied by the TRENDnet TEW-692GR. Both routers utilize a 3x3 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) configuration for a max throughput of 450Mbps on the 5GHz band, and while the E4200 only reaches speeds of 300Mbps at 2.4 GHz (as compared to the TEW-692GRs 450Mbps) it should still be quite the video streaming powerhouse. As we've seen in previous Cisco offerings, the company's latest has USB connectivity and UPnP media server capabilities to add network storage and share all of your movies and music. Additionally, the E4200 packs technology similar to that seen in other routers, which allows users to prioritize bandwidth for movies, voice, or music. To keep everyone connected, it has 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, six antennas, and several internal and external signal amplifiers to provide coverage for even the most palatial of estates. For those itching to pair a performance router with their new internet capable TV, the E4200 is priced at $179.99 and is currently available at Best Buy.

Continue reading Cisco unveils Linksys E4200 dual-band router capable of speeds up to 450Mbps

Cisco unveils Linksys E4200 dual-band router capable of speeds up to 450Mbps originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cicso linksys e4200CicsoLinksysE4200CiscoCisco SystemsCiscoSystemsdual banddual band routerDualBandDualBandRoutere4200linksyslinksys e serieslinksys e4200LinksysE4200LinksysESeriesmedia routermedia servermedia streamerMediaRouterMediaServerMediaStreamerrouterwifiwirelesswireless nWireless N Storage Routerwireless routerWirelessNWirelessNStorageRouterWirelessRouterThu, 20 Jan 2011 06:22:00 EST<![CDATA[TRENDnet TEW-692GR 450Mbps concurrent dual band router, yet another first]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/trendnet-tew-692gr-450mbps-concurrent-dual-band-router-yet-anot/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/trendnet-tew-692gr-450mbps-concurrent-dual-band-router-yet-anot/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/trendnet-tew-692gr-450mbps-concurrent-dual-band-router-yet-anot/#comments We told you to keep an eye out for TRENDnet at CES this year, and guess what? They delivered. The kings of first-to-market WiFi devices will demo another first this week: the first 450Mbps concurrent dual band wireless router, or TEW-692GR. TRENDnet will be the first to tell you that their new router is the first to offer full 450Mbps on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands, simultaneously. As with the company's TEW-690AP, the TEW-692GR delivers a max theoretical throughput of 450Mbps, with three spatial streams per antenna, and can hit a whole gigabit via wired ethernet port. The TEW-692GR goes to market in April and will retail for about $250. If you want to be the first on your block to see the power router in action, check out the TRENDnet booth at CES.

TRENDnet TEW-692GR 450Mbps concurrent dual band router, yet another first originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.4ghz450Mbps Router450mbpsRouter5ghzdaul band routerDaulBandRouterrouterTEW-690APTEW-692GRtrendnetTRENDnet TEW-692GRTrendnetTew-692grwifiwifi routerWifiRouterwirelesswireless routerWirelessRouterFri, 07 Jan 2011 14:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's dual-band CY-SWR1100 wireless router prioritizes for media streaming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/samsungs-dual-band-cy-swr1100-wireless-router-prioritizes-for-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/samsungs-dual-band-cy-swr1100-wireless-router-prioritizes-for-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/samsungs-dual-band-cy-swr1100-wireless-router-prioritizes-for-m/#comments Worried about your son's World of Warcraft habit? More worried about your son's World of Warcraft habit interfering with your ability to stream last week's episode of Glee? We feel you, and so does Samsung. Amidst loads of new televisions and sound systems announced here at CES, the aforementioned company has just let loose a rather novel new wireless router. The currently unpriced CY-SWR1100 is a dual-N band device, supporting 802.11a/b/g/n and doing one thing in particular that your current router probably doesn't: it prioritizes data flow and sends the strongest signal to the television when streaming is ongoing. There's even an on-screen router configuration panel that does away with the need for a PC to initially configure it, but it's only compatible (for now) with the LED D5000 series and up, LED D550 series and up, and Plasma D550 series and up. Now, if only you could convince Comcast to do away with that pesky bandwidth cap...

Samsung's dual-band CY-SWR1100 wireless router prioritizes for media streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11802.11ncesces 2011Ces2011CY-SWR1100dual bandDualBandhd streamingHdStreaminginternetnetworkigroutersamsungstreamstreamingTouchControlwapwifiwireless routerWirelessRouterwlan routerWlanRouterWed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear announces MBR1000 for Verizon LTE, handful of other wireless routers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgear-announces-mbr1000-for-verizon-lte-handful-of-other-wire/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgear-announces-mbr1000-for-verizon-lte-handful-of-other-wire/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgear-announces-mbr1000-for-verizon-lte-handful-of-other-wire/#comments Because you shouldn't hog all that 4G LTE goodness for yourself, Netgear's announced a MBR1000 mobile broadband router compatible with Verizon's LTE network and its USB modems. It boasts four Ethernet ports and 802.11n WiFi... nothing mind-blowing, but isn't the LTE part enough? Additionally, we've got a quartet of routers with more traditional origins. Without further ado (and all in one breath, if you can): the N300 wireless router boasting Powerline AV (WNXR2000) coming this month for $119.99, the N750 wireless dual-band gigabit (WNDR4000) coming first quarter for $179.99, the N600 wireless dual-band gigabit ADSL modem router (DGND3700) in second quarter for $199.99, and a premium (albeit lacking ADSL) version N600 (WNDR3800) with ReadyShare hard drive / printer access from outside the network, a clear channel selector, and dashboard control for monitor / repair (also second quarter, for $179.99). There, wasn't so bad, was it?

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Gallery: Netgear's CES 2011 router lineup

Netgear announces MBR1000 for Verizon LTE, handful of other wireless routers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLteadslcesces 2011ces2011lteMBR1000mobile broadbandmobile broadband routerMobileBroadbandMobileBroadbandRouternetgearnetworkingpowerlinerouterwifiwlanWed, 05 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[TRENDnet TEW-690AP wireless access point has a theoretical 450Mbps top speed, a real $200 price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/trendnet-tew-690ap-wireless-access-point-has-a-theoretical-450mb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/trendnet-tew-690ap-wireless-access-point-has-a-theoretical-450mb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/trendnet-tew-690ap-wireless-access-point-has-a-theoretical-450mb/#comments It's a sad fact of our digital lives that no matter how stylish we make our daily-used devices, we'll still need some antenna-riddled ogre in the corner of the room to blast out the WiFi goodness. Enter TRENDnet's latest contender, the TEW-690AP (even its name betrays an absolute lack of charisma), which has three spatial streams per antenna to deliver a max theoretical throughput of 450Mbps. It goes up to a full gigabit should you find any reason to connect via its wired Ethernet port, while a few extra bells and whistles -- like a repeater mode, WiFi Protected Setup with compatible devices, and up to four unique, encrypted SSIDs per wireless band -- complete the $200 value proposition. Whether you say yay or nay, look out for more from these guys at CES, they're promising to announce some more "first to market" wireless innovations.

Continue reading TRENDnet TEW-690AP wireless access point has a theoretical 450Mbps top speed, a real $200 price

TRENDnet TEW-690AP wireless access point has a theoretical 450Mbps top speed, a real $200 price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11ncesces 2011Ces2011gigabitroutertew-690atrendnetwirelesswireless nwireless routerWirelessNWirelessRouterTue, 21 Dec 2010 08:39:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile finally getting in on the mobile 3G (or 4G) router craze next March?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/t-mobile-finally-getting-in-on-the-mobile-3g-or-4g-router-craz/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/t-mobile-finally-getting-in-on-the-mobile-3g-or-4g-router-craz/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/t-mobile-finally-getting-in-on-the-mobile-3g-or-4g-router-craz/#comments Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T have all deployed MiFis (and MiFi equivalents) at this point, leaving T-Mobile as the sole US national carrier to do without a dedicated mobile router -- some sort of device you can throw in your pocket and turn on for those occasions when you need to turn a cellular data signal into a nice little pocket of WiFi. Looks like that's finally changing, though, with TmoNews leaking some shots suggesting that a device codenamed "Lil Wayne" -- yes, Lil Wayne -- will be introduced in March of next year, offering full 21Mbps HSPA+ speeds, followed by a second model in the second quarter of the year. The move makes a whole lot of sense for T-Mobile now that they're offering WiFi tethering on select phone models... and really, shouldn't we be using that shiny, new "4G" network in as many data-intensive ways as possible, anyway?

T-Mobile finally getting in on the mobile 3G (or 4G) router craze next March? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hspalil wayneLilWaynemifimobile routerMobileRouterrouterrumort-mobileMon, 20 Dec 2010 22:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Clear launches new at-home WiMAX router with integrated WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/clear-launches-new-at-home-wimax-router-with-integrated-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/clear-launches-new-at-home-wimax-router-with-integrated-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/clear-launches-new-at-home-wimax-router-with-integrated-wifi/#comments Hey, don't knock the naming engineers -- "Clear Modem with WiFi" just works. Indeed, that's the official title of Clear's new at-home WiMAX modem (the same one that flew through the FCC back in September), designed to bring the 4G superhighway into one's home for as little as $35 per month. According to the operator, it's an all-in-one solution that's "around the size of a book," offering 4G reception as well as an internal 802.11b/g/n router to distribute those waves across your home without the need for a separate WLAN router. It's available today from your local Clear store, with a $120 outright price or a $7 per month lease rate. Furthermore, Clear home service customers can add home voice service, with unlimited local and long distance calling in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, for an extra 15 clams per month. Oh, and if your math skills are a tad fuzzy, we'd recommend buying it if you're planning to keep the service for greater than 17 months. You're welcome.

Continue reading Clear launches new at-home WiMAX router with integrated WiFi

Clear launches new at-home WiMAX router with integrated WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gclearclear modem with wifiClearModemWithWificlearwireinternetmodemnetworkingroutervoipwifiwimaxwlanSat, 04 Dec 2010 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub, sends juicy HSPA+ to your WiFi and Ethernet gear]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/bell-mobility-launches-netgear-turbo-hub-sends-juicy-hspa-to-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/bell-mobility-launches-netgear-turbo-hub-sends-juicy-hspa-to-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/bell-mobility-launches-netgear-turbo-hub-sends-juicy-hspa-to-y/#commentsCanada's Bell appears to be taking advantage of Netgear's partnership with Ericsson on this one, putting its 21Mbps HSPA+ network to good use. Not to say that phones aren't a great use for high-speed data, of course, but that's enough bandwidth to realistically replace a home internet connection or two -- and that's exactly what the so-called MBR 1210 Turbo Hub sets out to do, spreading an incoming Bell data signal over up to 15 devices connected via WiFi and Ethernet. Interestingly, it also allows users to use the HSPA+ hookup as an automatic fallback in case your primary connection (say, DSL or cable) fails -- perfect for us "blog or die" types. You'll pay CAD $149.95 (about $147) on a two-year deal to put a Turbo Hub on your shelf, or CAD $299.95 ($294) sans contract; plans, meanwhile, range from CAD $35 to $60 ($34 to $59) for between 3GB and 10GB of data (no metric / English conversion necessary there) with a $10 surcharge to gain access to the 21Mbps signal -- you get 7.2Mbps otherwise. It's a pretty creative plan structure, and we're sure folks would appreciate an unlimited option... preferably without any extra speed fees. Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub, sends juicy HSPA+ to your WiFi and Ethernet gear

Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub, sends juicy HSPA+ to your WiFi and Ethernet gear originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bellcanadahspa+mbr 1210Mbr1210netgearrouterturbo hubTurboHubTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Fonera SIMPL router now on sale for $49, moving quickly to telcos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/fonera-simpl-router-now-on-sale-for-49-moving-quickly-to-telco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/fonera-simpl-router-now-on-sale-for-49-moving-quickly-to-telco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/fonera-simpl-router-now-on-sale-for-49-moving-quickly-to-telco/#commentsStill holding tight to the "Sharing is Caring!" mantra? Not afraid in the least of handing out a few kilobytes to lost tourists down below? If so, you're a prime candidate to own a Fon router; for those unaware, Fon's goal is to equip the world with its 802.11n routers, and then distribute WiFi through them for all to enjoy. The device creates two WiFi signals (SSIDs), one private and one public, and for anyone who knows the pain of being desperate for just a single open hotspot, it's a product (and mission) worth supporting. The Fonera SIMPL was introduced way back at Mobile World Congress, and while the company said it had an order for 400,000 then, that figure has risen rather significantly since. Today, it's revealing that two million of these guys have been sold to telecommunication companies around the globe, with British Telecom, MTS-Comstar Russia, SFR France, SoftBank Japan and ZON Cable Portugal named in particular. The general idea is to provide these to customers in order to lighten the overall load for everyone else, but those looking to buy in sans help can finally do so -- the SIMPL's going for $49 / €39 right now directly through the outfit's website and we're confident that you'll do the right thing.

Continue reading Fonera SIMPL router now on sale for $49, moving quickly to telcos

Fonera SIMPL router now on sale for $49, moving quickly to telcos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11neuropeFonFonerafonera SIMPLFoneraSimplhotspotinternetmobile hotspotMobileHotspotrouterSIMPLwifiwwanMon, 29 Nov 2010 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Nexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/nexaria-bc2-router-supports-iphone-tethering-for-some-reason-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/nexaria-bc2-router-supports-iphone-tethering-for-some-reason-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/nexaria-bc2-router-supports-iphone-tethering-for-some-reason-vi/#commentsNexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video) Tethering a smartphone to get data on the go is a great way to stay online without lugging around a separate device. However, lugging around a separate device exclusively for the purpose of tethering your phone seems a bit less great, especially when that device must be plugged into a wall. Such is the Nexaria BC2, an 802.11b/g/n router that can be connected to compatible iPhones (namely the 3G, 3GS, and 4). Pop one in and, assuming you're paying AT&T the requisite extra $20 a month, it'll start beaming sweet, sweet internets out to all of your devices. Performance naturally depends on the strength of your signal, but getting a couple megabits down and one megabit up are entirely believable and respectable, though ping rates in the hundreds of milliseconds ensure you won't be racking up the headshots when connected thusly. It's yours for $189 right now if you're feeling the need.

Continue reading Nexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video)

Nexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11802.11bgnapplebc2business class 2BusinessClass2iphonenexariaroutervideowifiwireless routerWirelessRouterMon, 22 Nov 2010 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's ZTE Peel embracing your iPod touch sans contract on November 14th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/sprints-zte-peel-embracing-your-ipod-touch-sans-contract-on-nov/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/sprints-zte-peel-embracing-your-ipod-touch-sans-contract-on-nov/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/sprints-zte-peel-embracing-your-ipod-touch-sans-contract-on-nov/#comments Still clinging on to your iPod touch in the hope that Sprint will one day launch an iPhone? Well, it's rather early to make a call, but news has it that we may get the next best thing very soon. According to our buddies over at BGR, the ZTE Peel that we saw a little while back is apparently hitting Sprint on November 14th, which is merely a week from today. Sadly, no one knows yet how much this 3G router case (read: no phone functionality) will cost, but both BGR and our own sources have confirmed that it'll be available on a contract-free 1GB data plan for $29.99 per month. Meanwhile, you may consider the Apple Peel 520 that can actually turn your jailbroken iPod touch into a phone, or grab yourself an Overdrive and duct tape for some hot WiMAX Skype action.

[Thanks, Delon H.]

Sprint's ZTE Peel embracing your iPod touch sans contract on November 14th? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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