Many hardware manufacturers offer firmware upgrades for their devices and this is especially the case for manufacturers of wireless routers. These firmware upgrade usually contain bugfixes and in many instances unlock new functions. For example; firmware upgrades for older NetGear Wireless routers allow WPA security which was previously unavailable using these routers. Such firmware upgrades are free and provide users not only with a way to keep up with standards, but also a way to add better functionality to old devices.
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Mention Linksys and most network types will think of the familiar gray-and-purple case that has almost become synonymous with Linksys. The new Linksys WRT54GX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX (Speed and Range eXpansion), however, comes in a sleek, vertical, silver case.

Perched on top of the case are three antennas. The WRT-54GX shares the same underlying router code as its legacy namesake, the WRT54G, and has the same basic feature set. The wireless portion of the router, however, has been outfitted with Airgo’s MIMO technology. The router has three receivers and two transmitters. The client cards contain two of each.

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Until now, if you were a dial-up Internet user and wanted to share your Internet connection, your choices were limited- especially if you were interested in having a wireless network. At the very least, you’d have to cobble together several pieces of hardware. Not anymore.

The WiFlyer, from Always On Wireless, is an 802.11b wireless router that lets you share either your broadband connection or your dial-up connection. It has both a built-in modem and a wide area network (WAN) port for connecting to the Internet. There’s also a local area network (LAN) port for connecting a system via Ethernet cable.

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Linksys’ new Linksys Wireless-G Compact Flash Card (WCF54G) is the company’s latest addition to the current Wireless-G line. The CF Card installs directly into any Pocket PC, enable it to share data, printer, or high speed Internet Access over Wi-Fi networks at up to 54Mbps. The card is also backward compatible with 802.11b.

Intel recently unveiled its latest Centrino notebook technology, claiming faster graphics and better security options. According to Intel, the new technology will transform the notebook to gaming console, home theatre, MP3 player and business companion. The company expects more than 150 different notebook designs based on Centrino to be available this year. Chak Wong, Director of Marketing, Intel Asia Pacific, said “Singapore is an early adopter of wireless technology, and given its success with SMS and MMS interoperability, as well as it’s standing as the gateway to Asia, Singapore is well position as an ideal living lab for wireless.

With so many features being archestrated under its hood, including an integrated web browser and component video connections, the MC-500 is indeed a virtuoso at realizing your media on TV. A myriad of file formats, including QuickTime (3ivx encoded), OGG and animated GIG files, are all supported. The whole unit is really slim too.

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This AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB Keychain Adapter is a fine-performing, self-contained, easy-to-install, very secure 802.11g USB 2.0 wireless adapter, at a good price. Just install client and driver directly from key, there is no need for a CD.

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