Tim Higgins
Hawking Technologies today announced a wireless range extender supporting 802.11b, g and draft n networks.
The HWREN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Range Extender is said to work with "most" 802.11b/g/ draft n networks, access points and routers and does not require WDS bridging/repeating support. Networks using WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless security are supported.
The HWREN1 is available now for around $100 street.
Linksys is looking to diversify its vendor base beyond its primary vendor CyberTAN Technology. According to a DigiTimes report, Linksys ...
If you're looking for a cheap way to upgrade to draft 802.11n wireless and want to do it the Linksys way, keep an eye peeled for sales.
We've learned that Linksys will be discontinuing its least-expensive WRT150N when current inventory runs out. This will leave the WRT160N, which was introduced in January as Linksys' only entry-level draft 802.11n router.
Updated - D-Link says its new crop of draft 802.11ac routers are ready to ship.
