Networking hardware manufacturer TRENDnet used the 2013 International CES forum in Las Vegas to announce two new compact wireless extenders – the N300 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender (model TEW-717HRE) and the N150 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender (model TEW-713RE).
This series of wireless extenders are designed to be small, able to plug directly into an electrical outlet. No CD installation is required. SMBs can simply plug in the adapter, press the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button and then press the WPS button on the extender. The extender automatically adopts the wireless name and password of the connected router.
The N300 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender (model TEW-717HRE) carries a MSRP of $59.99. It is available May 2013. Benefits and features include:
- Range extension of existing wireless network.
- Elimination of wireless dead spots.
- 300 Mbps wireless n.
- Single-touch wireless setup using the WPS button.
- MIMO antenna technology for extensive coverage.
- Advanced wireless encryption.
The N150 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender (model TEW-713RE) carries a MSRP of $44.99. It is available April 2013. Benefits and features include:
- Range extension of existing wireless network.
- Elimination of wireless dead spots.
- 150 Mbps wireless n.
- Single-touch wireless setup using the WPS button.
- Advanced wireless encryption.