D-Link has finally released its Xtreme N DIR-685 all-in-one router that was debuted at 2009 CES in January. The router features a built-in draft N Wi-Fi module allowing the device to communicate with network attached storage devices to display streaming videos and pictures, weather forecasts and other live streaming Internet contents. The D-Link Xtreme N DIR-685 also supports an optional 1TB 2.5-inch SATA drive that can be inserted into the side of the DIR-685. There is also a built-in FTP server that gives users access to documents, photos, music and other local or networked content. Additional features include two USB ports, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, Energy Star specifications for savings of up to 30 percent, and a Wi-Fi Scheduler can turn off the Wi-Fi radio automatically at a specified time. [Nexus404]
NetGear comes back with their latest product in the form of the Rangemax Wireless-N Gigabit router (model number: WNR3500L). The router supports full 802.11n speeds with four Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide a high speed wired connection. The Rangemax Wireless-N uses the powerful Broadcom 480MHz MIPS 74K CPU with an 8MB of Flash and a 64MB of RAM allowing the router to use open source Linux as its operating system. The integrated USB port also allows the sharing of USB devices across the wireless and wired networks. NetGear will release the Rangemax Wireless-N Gigabit router later this Fall for $139.99. [Press Release]
I-O Data just released two new WiMax-ready products in the Japanese market in the form of the WiMax USB dongle WMX-01 and wireless LAN router WMX-GW02A to host it. The router supports up to 40Mbps of data transfer wirelessly. The WiMax-ready USB Dongle and Wireless Lan router will be available in Japan later this month for 15,700 Yen ($159). [I-O Data]
I-O Data today releases two new products in the form of the Wireless Lan Router and Wireless Lan Converter. These gadgets support IEEE 802.11n Draft 2. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time. [I-O Data]
Option has decided to launch its Globetrotter III wireless router. The device provides a USB port that allows you to connect external hard drives for data back up purposes or share its content over the Wi-Fi link. You can also connect a printer so that everyone who has access to the network will be able to use the printer. The Option Globetrotter III 3G Wireless Router offers download speeds of 7.2Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76Mbps. No word on pricing at this time. [Electronista]
Asus’s new RT-G32 wireless router boasts an easy-to-use WPS which can be set up at the touch of a button. WPS is a regulation that allows easy setups for wireless LAN device connections and security including NAT Firewall, Single Port and Port Range Filter, a MAC address filter and an URL based filter. The Asus RT-G32 works perfectly with Windows Vista OS. [FarEastGizmos]
Linksys’ WRT610N simultaneous dual-N band router has been released. The device allows the 802.11n WiFi standard to run on both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz at the same time. Linksys sells this new router with a price tag of $200. [Engadget]
Netgear’s new open source router, the WGR614L, allows users to fine-tune settings including signal strength and security without the need to wait for Netgear to add those features themselves. Features of the WGR614L include VPN and WEP support, WPA and WP2 security; and Wi-Fi Protected Security. This router also provides four Ethernet ports. The Netgear WGR614L is priced at $69. [Electronista]
CradlePoint is dropping a new 3G-ready CTR500 travel router. It features an ExpressCard slot, USB port and is compatible with any 3G modem or 3G-capable cellphone, along with a 10/100 Ethernet port, and full 802.11b/g compliance, support for an external 802.11 antenna. CradlePoint is taking pre-orders now for $180, but they wont ship until June 1st. [Electronista]
NEC will be dropping the AtermWR1200H wireless LAN router in Japan. It’s about (27×85x110mm f110g) with built in antenna, and is more than half as small as the previous router. No word on the pricing for this router. [Akihabara]
