Trendnet Launches Sleek Media Bridge with Blu-ray Support
Trendnet Launches Sleek Media Bridge with Blu-ray Support
Posted 12/07/2010 at 7:08am
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Trendnet went for style points with the release of its new 300Mbps Wireless-N Media Bridge, model TEW-640MB. The new device sports a sleek glossy black finish and is able to connect Ethernet-ready living room devices, such as gaming consoles, network TVs, receivers, media controllers, DVRs, Blu-ray players, and more.
"Following the tremendous success of our 300Mbps Wireless-N Gaming Adapter, model TEW-647GA, we decided to build the foundation of the 300Mbps Wireless-N Media Bridge and use the same high performance chipset," stated Sonny Su, Technology Director for Trendnet. "The TEW-640MB is truly the result of listening to our customers. Users were saying that they absolutely loved the performance and the look of the TEW-647GA, but wanted more ports to connect all of their new media center devices to a high performance wireless connection. I believe the TEW-640MB delivers on its promise and will be well received."
Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization comes as part of the package, as does Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology, one-touch wireless security setup, encryption up to WPA2-PSK, and up to 100 meters of outdoor coverage (up to 50 meters indoors).
The TEW-640MB is available now for $70.
Image Credit: Trendnet
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scooterdog
August 11, 2011 at 10:57am
Trendecide, easier said than done!
Went out and bought a Buffalo DDWRT unit (the WHR-HP-G300N) that I thought I could bridge easily for an HTPC / home theatre setup, and it was a nightmare. The unit bridged fine initially, but then lost not only its connection but the ability to reach the firmware. After wasting several hours on this balky hardware, this TrendNet unit is easy-as-pie and works just as advertised.
Customers may 'know better', and even Buffalo would not support use of their router as a bridge with any other equipment serving as the AP other than their own!
Trendecide
December 08, 2010 at 12:06am
The questions here is why? It's cheaper, damn easy and probably far more reliable to buy a router, slap dd-wrt on it and put it in client bridge mode... or go a step further and make it a bridge AND a repeater.
I guess props to TRENDnet for having customers who don't know any better.
Keith E. Whisman
December 07, 2010 at 9:31am
I've got the Trendnet TEW652 Wireless N Router and although everyone calls it crap including MaximumPC, it works great. I use my laptop in the back yard and inside and I always get a great signal. I do love my signal completely when my wife makes a phone call on the bedroom 2.4ghz wireless phone but as soon as she is off the phone I get a great signal again. Regardless of what others say, I think Trendnet has some good products.
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