Few things in life are more aggravating than WiFi dead spots — especially when you’ve just settled in to stream the newest Game of Thrones episode, after an extended and excruciating week of tech blogging. Great point that Netgear’s Universal WiFi Range Extender, first spotted at this year’s CES, is now available for shipping. This discrete white cube promises to bring connectivity to remote regions of your lair by automatically mirroring the wireless signal emitted out of your gateway. Just use the device’s LED indicator in finding the world where the extender would optimize its reach, plug it into any ol’ AC outlet, and people ugly pockets of wireless death will suddenly spring back to life (think about it as Rogaine on your WiFi router). It also supports 802.11 b/g/n and is compatible with WEP, WPA and WPA2 security standards, in the event you were wondering. Yow will discover the extender at retailers located world wide this green Earth, where it will be priced at around $90. If that tickles your fancy, head past the break for the whole PR.
Enjoy increased wireless coverage for video streaming, online multi-player gaming and more with the NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) helping to attach devices including tablets, smartphones and Internet TVs
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and repair providers, announces the straightforward and affordable solution for eliminating wireless dead spots at home: the hot NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP), now available from major retailers worldwide.
A rapidly expanding constellation of Internet-enabled mobile and entertainment devices including tablets, smartphones, Blu-ray players, game consoles, laptops and televisions are connecting to WiFi networks from across the house or even outside on decks and patios. a huge driver for this trend is the increasing availability of flicks, TV shows and other video through online streaming. Consumers would like to watch streaming video on their laptops, tablets and Internet-capable televisions, creating greater demand for strong WiFi connections.
This makes WiFi dead spots more unwelcome than ever, however the answer thus far – running an Ethernet cable through walls and ceilings so as to add a second wireless access point – have been inconvenient and complex.
The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender increases the coverage of home networks by automatically repeating the wireless signal from a WiFi router or gateway.
The extender is a single, compact, self-contained white cube that plugs into any AC outlet. No new wiring is needed, and setup takes just a couple of minutes. When paired with routers which have a “Push ‘N’ Connect” (WiFi Protected Setup) button, the simplest configuration required is just pressing the “Push ‘N’ Connect” button at the router after which at the extender.
Dynamic LED indicators at the extender help find the smartest location for WN3000RP in the house, usually about halfway between the router and the wireless dead spot.
The extender supports 802.11b/g/n and works with all common WiFi security standards including WEP, WPA and WPA2.
“Today consumers are connecting an increasing number of wireless mobile devices and Internet-capable TVs to their networks, from more places in the house. These devices are sometimes used for top-bandwidth activities, along with video streaming and multi-player games, that require rock-solid WiFi connections,” said Damir Skripic, Product Line Manager for Connected Entertainment at NETGEAR. “The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender makes it possible to enjoy a powerful wireless connection in remote corners of the home or outdoors, in places that now have low or no WiFi signal.”
Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) is now available worldwide from major retailers – in stores and online –with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $89.99 inside the Usa.
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