The Consumer Electronics Show (or CES for short) has kicked off with a number of big announcements. One of the first that hit my inbox was a major announcement from Linksys with a number of new products hitting the streets in the spring:
The new WRT1200AC is a 2×2 wireless dual band AC1200 router featuring a Dual-Core Processor, wireless speeds up to 1.3 Gbps, eSATA/USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one Gigabit WAN port. Also included are high-powered Wi-Fi power amplifiers, beamforming technology and 2 removable antennas. Availability is planned for spring 2015. MSRP will be $179.99.
The new Linksys WRT Network Storage Bay holds two external SATA hard drives and features RAID-1 drive mirroring for seamless back-up and improved read speed vs. eSATA/USB. The Storage Bay also features an eSATA and USB 3.0 port for connecting additional external drives. The WRT Network Storage Bay is built with the iconic blue/black design which stacks perfectly underneath a WRT1900AC or WRT1200AC router helping to de-clutter desktops or closets. Availability is planned for spring 2015 with a MSRP of $129.99.
The new four-pack of High-Gain Dual Band antennas features 7dBi on 5Ghz and 3dBi on 2.4Ghz band as well as omni-directional for range enhancement where it’s needed in a home or office. Other features include standard RP-SMA mount antenna connector for use with any router that uses this connector, high quality substrates retain pass-thru energy, higher radiation efficiency than stock antennas and radiation patterns are optimized across multiple frequencies providing for up to 30% increase in coverage. The MSRP will be $129.99.
In collaboration with Marvell, the open-source wi-fi driver for the WRT1900AC has been released to OpenWrt. This driver has been incorporated into the latest open source firmware image snapshot, available here:
https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/mvebu/openwrt-mvebu-armada-xp-mamba-squashfs-factory.img
This is an initial release, with plans to send the driver upstream after refinement. Full open source firmware will also be available for the WRT1200AC router at time of availability this spring.
Linksys has built a new Wireless Dual Band router equipped with MU-MIMO technology in the EA8500. The new router includes the quality and performance users can expect from a Linksys wireless router including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.4GHz Dual-Core Processor, wireless speeds up to AC1733 + N800*, four Gigabit ports, One Gigabit WAN port and an eSATA, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. The MU-MIMO capability enables more devices to run simultaneously with the best performance on the market today. This means multiple devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, and music players can all be streaming at the same time with the best wireless connection possible for the best home wireless experience. The MRSP will be $279.99.
Smart Wi-Fi is a software based management tool that helps users simply set up their router, and manage and control their home network via a dashboard on a PC, tablet or smart phone while at home or away. Smart Wi-Fi also provides a host of features including guest access, parental controls, remote access of other family or friend networks as well as easy references to passwords or network controls. Linksys is announcing the latest new features to be included on Smart Wi-Fi that are planned to roll out in Q1 calendar year via a firmware update:
- OpenVPN Server
- New Network Map features
- Wireless Widget
- Wi-Fi Scheduler
- Improved device identification
Smart Wi-Fi is available on all Linksys EA and WRT series routers.
The Linksys RE4100W helps eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots throughout the home by increasing the wireless signal of an existing router up to 7,500 Sq. Ft. RE4100W extends the wireless coverage and features Cross-Band technology allowing the Wi-Fi signal to receive information on one band and transmit on another. The result is a stronger, more consistent signal throughout the home. Also featuring audio streaming with a 3.5mm audio jack so users can connect to speakers to wirelessly stream music from a smart phone, tablet or other music equipped device. A Fast Ethernet port provides hardwire connectivity for digital devices allowing users to experience faster streaming and gaming. The RE4100W Wi-Fi Range Extender can be plugged directly into a wall outlet and setup is simple and fast. The MSRP will be$79.99.
The Linksys AC1200 Range Extender helps eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots throughout the home by increasing the wireless signal from an existing Wireless-AC router. With up to 10,000 Sq. Ft. of coverage, the RE6700W also comes equipped with Cross-Band technology, which enables the Wi-Fi signal to simultaneously receive data on one band and transmit on another. The result is a stronger, more consistent signal throughout the home. Designed for AC power pass-thru, (so you won’t lose a plug for other devices) and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, users can hardwire their devices for faster streaming and gaming. Music fans can connect a stereo system or audio speaker to the RE6700W and stream music from a smart device or computer. The Wi-Fi range extender is designed for flexible placement options so users can enjoy all their devices, from anywhere in their home. The MSRP will be$119.99.
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Linksys Announces A Ton Of New Product At CES
The Consumer Electronics Show (or CES for short) has kicked off with a number of big announcements. One of the first that hit my inbox was a major announcement from Linksys with a number of new products hitting the streets in the spring:
The new WRT1200AC is a 2×2 wireless dual band AC1200 router featuring a Dual-Core Processor, wireless speeds up to 1.3 Gbps, eSATA/USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one Gigabit WAN port. Also included are high-powered Wi-Fi power amplifiers, beamforming technology and 2 removable antennas. Availability is planned for spring 2015. MSRP will be $179.99.
The new Linksys WRT Network Storage Bay holds two external SATA hard drives and features RAID-1 drive mirroring for seamless back-up and improved read speed vs. eSATA/USB. The Storage Bay also features an eSATA and USB 3.0 port for connecting additional external drives. The WRT Network Storage Bay is built with the iconic blue/black design which stacks perfectly underneath a WRT1900AC or WRT1200AC router helping to de-clutter desktops or closets. Availability is planned for spring 2015 with a MSRP of $129.99.
The new four-pack of High-Gain Dual Band antennas features 7dBi on 5Ghz and 3dBi on 2.4Ghz band as well as omni-directional for range enhancement where it’s needed in a home or office. Other features include standard RP-SMA mount antenna connector for use with any router that uses this connector, high quality substrates retain pass-thru energy, higher radiation efficiency than stock antennas and radiation patterns are optimized across multiple frequencies providing for up to 30% increase in coverage. The MSRP will be $129.99.
In collaboration with Marvell, the open-source wi-fi driver for the WRT1900AC has been released to OpenWrt. This driver has been incorporated into the latest open source firmware image snapshot, available here:
https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/mvebu/openwrt-mvebu-armada-xp-mamba-squashfs-factory.img
This is an initial release, with plans to send the driver upstream after refinement. Full open source firmware will also be available for the WRT1200AC router at time of availability this spring.
Linksys has built a new Wireless Dual Band router equipped with MU-MIMO technology in the EA8500. The new router includes the quality and performance users can expect from a Linksys wireless router including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.4GHz Dual-Core Processor, wireless speeds up to AC1733 + N800*, four Gigabit ports, One Gigabit WAN port and an eSATA, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. The MU-MIMO capability enables more devices to run simultaneously with the best performance on the market today. This means multiple devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, and music players can all be streaming at the same time with the best wireless connection possible for the best home wireless experience. The MRSP will be $279.99.
Smart Wi-Fi is a software based management tool that helps users simply set up their router, and manage and control their home network via a dashboard on a PC, tablet or smart phone while at home or away. Smart Wi-Fi also provides a host of features including guest access, parental controls, remote access of other family or friend networks as well as easy references to passwords or network controls. Linksys is announcing the latest new features to be included on Smart Wi-Fi that are planned to roll out in Q1 calendar year via a firmware update:
Smart Wi-Fi is available on all Linksys EA and WRT series routers.
The Linksys RE4100W helps eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots throughout the home by increasing the wireless signal of an existing router up to 7,500 Sq. Ft. RE4100W extends the wireless coverage and features Cross-Band technology allowing the Wi-Fi signal to receive information on one band and transmit on another. The result is a stronger, more consistent signal throughout the home. Also featuring audio streaming with a 3.5mm audio jack so users can connect to speakers to wirelessly stream music from a smart phone, tablet or other music equipped device. A Fast Ethernet port provides hardwire connectivity for digital devices allowing users to experience faster streaming and gaming. The RE4100W Wi-Fi Range Extender can be plugged directly into a wall outlet and setup is simple and fast. The MSRP will be$79.99.
The Linksys AC1200 Range Extender helps eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots throughout the home by increasing the wireless signal from an existing Wireless-AC router. With up to 10,000 Sq. Ft. of coverage, the RE6700W also comes equipped with Cross-Band technology, which enables the Wi-Fi signal to simultaneously receive data on one band and transmit on another. The result is a stronger, more consistent signal throughout the home. Designed for AC power pass-thru, (so you won’t lose a plug for other devices) and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, users can hardwire their devices for faster streaming and gaming. Music fans can connect a stereo system or audio speaker to the RE6700W and stream music from a smart device or computer. The Wi-Fi range extender is designed for flexible placement options so users can enjoy all their devices, from anywhere in their home. The MSRP will be$119.99.
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