Tim Higgins
With the wireless market hung up on waiting for the 11n Draft 2.0 dam to break, and with media file downloading showing no sign of slowing down, NASes are a good place for consumer networking manufacturers to focus their efforts. Improved performance, more features and more competition is good for everyone.
Now, excuse me, I have to go test another NAS!
Today's announcement by Linksys of its "affordable" Range Plus product line (WRT100, WPC100) is an odd one. The product line is described as using "MIMO" technology to provide extended coverage at a price point around $100. But a look at the FCC Test report reveals the real technology used.
You gotta hand it to Belkin’s PR team for getting a second award for a product that has yet to ...
Updated 6 February 2007 with Buffalo responses.
As I described in my last post, Draft 1.10 is a big step forward for 802.11n in terms of compatibility with existing 802.11 b/g wireless networks. It's so significant, that I'll be backing off my pledge of no reviews of draft 11n products and reviewing 1.10 compliant gear when it starts shipping.
