Filed under: Wireless, Networking

Linksys, er, sorry, that’s Linksys by Cisco, is announcing the WRT610N this morning, a new simultaneous dual-N band router that enables it to use 802.11n WiFi on both 5 and 2.4GHz at the same time. This means, of course, that your higher throughput, shorter-distance devices can get the highest-speed 802.11n access at the same time as the rest of your devices can get the usual, more compatible 2.4GHz access they look for. It’s on sale now for $200.

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Filed under: Cellphones, Household

Still really attached to that landline phone? Seriously? That’s cool, we still love you, and T-Mobile still wants your business. Following a few months of trials, the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Talk Forever service has mercifully morphed into the simpler “T-Mobile @Home,” featuring a Linksys-sourced router that plugs into a broadband connection and allows any plain ol’ telephone — you know, the plug-in kind — to take advantage of unlimited nationwide calling for $10 a month on top of your regular T-Mobile bill. The so-called “HiPort” router runs $49.99 on a two-year contract, and if you’re in the market for a fancy new cordless, they’ll sell you a two-handset VTech DECT system for $59.99. No worries when you’re ready to hop back into the 21st century, either; the system will happily work with T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home WiFi cellphones, too. Look for the whole shebang to go on sale July 2.

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Filed under: HDTV

Here it is folks, the matchup you have (or haven’t, that’s cool) been waiting for: Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Linksys’ DMA2100 and D-Link’s DSM-750 have been pit against one another and put to the test in order to find the champion of Media Center Extending. Here’s a hint — the race is a lot tighter than you probably think. Check out the full rundown (video included) over on Engadget HD.

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Filed under: Networking

Screen grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today’s movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dt com.

Complete internet downtime is no laughing matter, but more frightening still is the prospect that the world’s data flow is completely beheld to a giant, taciturn Linksys WiFi router. South Park clip embedded after the break — we’re still trying to decide whether this trumps the Aqua Teen episode where they meet the Wwwyzzerdd, freakish master of the internet.

Continue reading Screen Grabs: giant Linksys WiFi router is The Internet

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Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras, Wireless

We’re going to give Linksys a free pass on this ridiculous naming scheme just because we’re actually happy to see a bigger name bringing a consumer-friendly wireless security camera to market for a reasonable price. The Linksys Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera WVC54GC is pretty straightforward for a networked camera, sporting 802.11g and 10/100 Ethernet connections, and VGA video recorded to a MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG codec. The camera can be limited to local network video streaming or opened up to the internets either publicly or privately. There’s also a Security Mode setting that can send video snippets via email if the camera detects motion in its field of view. You can then remotely log on to the stream and set the video to record to a local hard drive or on a predetermined schedule. The camera is available now for a mere $120.

[Via eHomeUpgrade]

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Filed under: Networking

It’s been almost a year since we first peeped the Linksys WRT600N, and although the company missed that estimated CES ship date, it’s finally released the ominous-looking box for an MSRP of $279. As hinted by the model number, the router features 802.11n, but implements it simultaneously over both the 2.4 and 5GHz frequency bands, which should result in smoother connections for devices that support 5GHz. You’re also looking at four Gigabit Ethernet ports, built-in FTP and UPnP A/V servers, and Storage Link, which lets you turn any USB storage device into a NAS. Linksys is also touting its Easy Link Advisor setup software, which we’re certain most of you will never open. Connecting to this bad boy is the $99 WPC600N PC Card, which features the same Broadcom Intensi-Fi chipset as the 600N router. Both router and card should be in stores now, according to Linksys, with ExpressCard and USB adapters shipping in the first quarter of 2008.

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Networking

Remember those Linksys Media Center Extenders that popped up yesterday? Well, today the duo has officially been priced, but there’s no good news for folks hoping for these two to undercut the other guys. Up first is the DMA2200, which will of course sport an integrated “upscaling DVD player” along with the obligatory dual-band Wireless N functionality, while the DMA2100 arrives in a smaller package (see it up close after the break) but keeps to the basics by omitting the optical drive. Both boxes are set to land this November, and while the DVD playin’ DMA2200 will run you $349.99, you can save $50 by opting for the lesser-spec’d sibling.

Continue reading Linksys’ DMA2100 / DMA2200 Media Center Extenders get priced

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Filed under: Home Entertainment

Want to spring out of your Windows Media Center situation, but don’t have any good options? Well, you’re luck, because the good folks over at Linksys have whipped up a couple of wireless Media Center Extenders which might just do the trick… or wreck your home life. Feast your eyes on the DMA 2100 and DMA 2200 (pictured), two new offerings from the router-maker sure to please some of the people some of the time. Specs are thin right now, but what we do know is that the DMA 2200 sports an upscaling DVD player, both units have a “learning” remote, and the Extenders will be available sometime in November. For now, enjoy the photos, and your wild dreams of “sharing photos, music and movies” with friends and family.

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!