802.11n

Savant Introduces Wireless Smart Lighting

  • Posted on: 20 August 2013
  • By: chw staff

Savant is offering home owners more flexibility in managing our lighting, with the introduction of its Wi-Fi smart lighting control system.  SmartLighting can be used as both a standalone lighting control platform or as part of a complete Savant automation system. Each Wi-Fi keypad has its own dimmer that let you manage it individually from your phone app or as part of a larger Savant home control system.

Should You Buy 802.11ac Wireless Home Router?

  • Posted on: 19 November 2012
  • By: Patrick Oliphant

A new 802.11ac wireless communication standard is now going through the rounds to be certified, but already you can see wireless home router in shops and online saying that they are 802.11ac ready. Currently most of the well-known brands (Netgear, D-Link, Buffalo, etc.) have released their 802.11ac home router. Based on the proposed changes for 802.11ac it will take wireless communication to a next level one that offers better quality, faster speed, and more bandwidth; but should you buy one?

Broadcom Released Single-Chip 802.11n Dual-Band 3x3 Wireless Chip

  • Posted on: 2 June 2010
  • By: chw staff

The BCM4331 chip is the newest member of the Broadcom Intesi-fi range to offer consumer a better wireless multimedia experience.  The new single-chip solution achieves up to 450Mbps data rates in client devices such as laptops and over 600Mbps throughput (TCP/IP) in 3x3 AP/router configurations.  With Broadcom’s new Intensi-fi system-on-chip (SoC) solution HD video content can be downloaded to a notebook computer 50 percent faster than existing 802.11n 2x2 technologies.

Home Networking First 802.11n Bonded ADSL2+ Gateway: ZyXEL's P663HN

  • Posted on: 31 August 2009
  • By: chw staff

ZyXELZyXEL Communications today announced the industry’s first 802.11n bonded ADSL2+ gateway for operators.  The All-in-One Broadband Access and Wireless Networking Solution Enables Service Providers to Double Bandwidth on Existing Infrastructure for IPTV and Other Premium Services  ZyXEL is a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet connectivity and routing products.