Updated In the second and final part of this series, we look at two technologies aimed at whole-home wireless HD distribution.
It seems like every year brings the promise of glitch-free wireless HD streaming throughout our homes. But there may be hope that it actually becomes reality this year.
Better late than never. Here's a round-up of the networking-related news that we didn't get to during the show.
Ooma today announced new features for its Telo Voip phone system.
Buffalo announced an iPod / storage dock, USB 3.0 ExpressCard and new
dual-drive and Windows Storage Server NASes
Broadcom announced three 802.11n router SoCs and Atheros its first
powerline chipset.
NETGEAR's
announcements include a lower-priced media player, new 3G and integrated DSL
N routers, powerline adapters, a unique "media switch" and hints of
a 600 Mbps N bridge to come.
EchoStar's
Sling Media division announced four Sling products aimed at TV service providers,
including EchoStar's DISH satellite TV service.
Trendnet's
new offerings include three N routers, a green Gigabit switch and megapixel
PoE IP camera.
Updated - Our first look at the performance of NETGEAR's RAX80 and ASUS' RT-AX88U shows little benefit functioning as AC routers.
Updated: The first draft 11ax routers are almost here. Take a little time to know what you might be buying into.
Updated - 160 MHz channel bandwidth is an essential feature of 802.11ax. We take a look at whether it means trouble for your 11ac network.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.
