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  • TP-LINK and Google Launch OnHub, a Router for a New Way to Wi-Fi

    TP-LINK and Google Launch OnHub, a Router for a New Way to Wi-Fi

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    TP-LINK has collaborated with Google to introduce OnHub, a new kind of router designed to keep up with the latest technology in the home, and help make Wi-Fi faster, more secure, and easy to use.

    OnHub addresses some of the most significant challenges associated with Wi-Fi today. It’s designed to be out in the open, where it works its best. It has fewer wires, a shell to keep cords tidy and lighting that is subtle and useful.

    OnHub’s innovative antenna design combined with smart software continually work to enhance users’ Wi-Fi connection. With its extensive router heritage, TP-LINK’s expertise was an integral contribution to OnHub’s design, in particular its unique circular antenna with 13 built-in, hidden antennas that reduce network interference and optimize network connectivity.

    “We count on Wi-Fi more than ever, and we need it to work well to do all the things we love to do online,” said Trond Wuellner, group product manager at Google. “By working with TP-LINK, we’ve brought together expertise across hardware and software to design OnHub, a new router that gives you a fast connection, makes Wi-Fi management simple, and gets better over time.”

    OnHub is managed by the Google On mobile app, making it easy to set up and manage Wi-Fi. During setup, OnHub selects the settings that will work best for the home, then automatically adjusts if things change so the network is always performing at its best.

    OnHub is designed to get better with time. The router automatically installs new features and the latest security updates. OnHub is also Bluetooth Smart, Weave, and 802.15.4 ready, so it can support a growing number of smart devices in the home.

    For a full list of OnHub features, visit on.google.com/hub/#specs.

    Price and Availability

    OnHub is available for online preorder today on Amazon and will be widely available at retailers in the U.S. and Canada in the coming weeks. MSRP for OnHub is $199.99.

  • Motorola Unveils Router That Combines WiMAX, Wi-Fi and VoIP Connectivity


    Motorola has released an all-in-one access point that combines WiMAX, Wi-Fi and VoIP, along with an Ethernet port.

    The wi4 WiMAX CPEi 775 is a WiMAX 802.16e modem with an integrated Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g router, VoIP ATA ports for voice calling, and an Ethernet port.

    Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, this is the second generation for the router.

    Motorola said the CPEi 775 follows the award winning CPEi 850.

    The company said that by incorporating adaptive switching techniques, the CPEi 775 does not need to be rotated for optimal signal strength, allowing easier installation.

    With some of the most advanced antenna designs available today, Motorola claims the CPEi 775 sets new standards for device transmit power and receive sensitivity — two factors that have a big impact on a network operator’s bottom line, and the number of cells required to provide coverage.

    Charles Riggle, senior director of strategy and business development, WiMAX devices, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility, said service providers are looking for ways to leverage the speed and performance of WiMAX for more advanced services as mobile WiMAX networks proliferate globally.

    "It takes considerable know-how to put two different radio technologies together in a single package with internal antennas and not suffer from interference or degraded throughput," he said.

    "With the CPEi 775, we are able to provide high performance in a very attractive form factor."

  • VoIP Call Quality Boost With New Vonage Patent


    A new patent which reduces the likelihood of dropped and incomplete calls has been added to Vonage’s portfolio.

    Louis Mamakos, Vonage’s CTO and executive vice president, said the patent reflected the depth of talent and creativity at the company.

    According to Vonage, the invention, which was filed for patent in 2003, makes it "less likely for customers to encounter dropped calls, incomplete attempted calls or other communication problems resulting from typical router function and behavior".

    “This is an exciting moment for Vonage as we continue to expand our patent portfolio to help create a more reliable calling experience for our customers,” said Mamakos.

    The patent relates to improvements in Internet telephony where Network Address Translation (NAT) is required.

    The patent addresses the issue of a router losing an outbound port during an Internet telephone connection.

    To avoid the router timing out and closing the outbound port, the patent causes the media terminal adapter to send an outbound message to the Internet telephony regional data center.