Trendnet Launches Two New Ultra-Compact Wireless Extenders
At CES 2013, Trendnet has unveiled a pair of ultra-compact wireless extenders. The TEW-717HRE N300 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender and TEW-713RE N150 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender plug directly into electrical outlets without adding clutter.
ASUS to Release USB-AC53 802.11ac Wireless Adapter in Q1 of 2013
Networking enthusiasts here can expect the ASUS USB-AC53 wireless adapter to arrive on our shores in the months ahead. The USB-AC53 is based on the existing draft 802.11ac wireless standard.
WiFox Software Improves Wireless Throughput by Up to 700 Percent
NC State researchers have developed a new software to help boost Wi-Fi throughput performances without the need for any hardware upgrades.
Zotac A75-ITX and A55-ITX Wi-Fi B-series Announced
Zotac has launched the new A75-ITX WiFi B-series and A55-ITX WiFi B-series mini-ITX platforms for second gen AMD A-series (Trinity) APUs.
Aztech Announces WL559E Wall-plugged Wireless-N Repeater
Aztech Electronics announces the 300Mbps WL559E, a compact wireless-N repeater which helps to extend a router's wireless coverage in users' homes. The WL559E features a built-in power adapter and a wall-plugged design.
Speeding Up Wireless Network Connection Speeds with Coded TCP
Academic researchers have used algebraic equations to modify the existing Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and evolved it into a new one called coded TCP. It is able to reduce network overheads due to its unique ability to recover lost TCP packets, without the need for them to be resent.
NVIDIA Backs Miracast Wi-Fi Display Technology with Tegra 3
NVIDIA has announced its support for Miracast, the new wireless display technology from the Wi-Fi Alliance. Devices that are certified to support Miracast, are able to deliver AV content between devices on Wi-Fi connections without the need for existing Wi-Fi networks.
Apple Updates AirPort Express
No official announcements were made about the AirPort Express during Apple's recent WWDC conference. However, the Cupertino firm did slip in a surreptitious update on the compact wireless router after all. Read on to find out what's changed.
Wi-Fi Alliance Applies Finishing Touches on Miracast Certification Program
Consumers who are looking forward to standardized wireless AV connectivity may take heart in the Wi-Fi Alliance's recent announcement of the Miracast standard, slated to be ratified later this year.
Windows 8 - Built for Connectivity
One of the touted features of Windows 8 is its ability to handle connectivity seamlessly, be it at a Wi-Fi network or over a mobile broadband connection. Group program manager Billy Anders has published an official blog post that outlines steps taken to improve the wireless connectivity experience.