Netgear intros routers for 3G/4G/WiMAX connectivity

LAS VEGAS, USA: Netgear Inc., a provider of networking solutions, announced two new routers for connecting to 3G/4G/WiMAX cellular networks.

The 3G/4G mobile broadband wireless-N router (MBRN3000) combines 802.11n wireless with connectivity to a high-speed cellular network via an external 3G/4G/WiMAX modem.

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The second router is the wireless-N 300 router with DSL modem - mobile broadband edition (DGN2200M), which not only combines 802.11n wireless and support for 3G/4G/WiMAX cellular connectivity, but includes a built-in ADSL2+ modem as well. It is touted to be the industry's first wireless-N router to enable a DSL connection along with a 3G/4G/WiMAX failover option.

The wireless-N 300 router with DSL modem - mobile broadband edition (DGN2200M) is touted to be the first wireless-N router in the retail market to offer a dual wide area network (WAN) option for a failover 3G/4G/WiMAX Internet connection in case of DSL outage.

Som Pal Choudhury, senior product line manager, advanced wireless products, Netgear, said: "Our new routers offer customers the performance of wireless-N with the flexibility of connections via DSL or cellular networks, along with a lengthy set of features unique to Netgear products catering to the home and small businesses."

Features:
The new NETGEAR mobile broadband routers share many unique features not previously bundled into a single device, including:

Auto-detection capabilities for customers to select their country and the cellular service provider name for a hassle-free, plug-and-play setup.

Live Parental Controls and content filtering for homes and small businesses, to make the network safer, more reliable and productive. Powered by OpenDNS, this centralized solution protects any device on the network, including smartphones, PCs, gaming consoles or any Internet-enabled device from a single web-based interface.

Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through and Denial of Service protection.

Guest networks (multiple SSID) capability to enable customers to set up multiple wireless networks within a home or small business.

Automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable video, voice and gaming.

A broadband usage meter to ensure accurate measurement of download Internet traffic (via DSL and/or cellular networks) with customized alerts when close to the monthly bandwidth threshold, to help avoid excess usage charges.

Push 'N' Connect with industry standard Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for securely connecting devices at the touch of a button.

On/off switches for both power and Wi-Fi to help customers conserve energy.

A compact sleek casing with LED indicators that can be viewed at any 180-degree angle, which can be positioned horizontally, vertically or even wall-mounted.

Optional car power charger and a battery pack for complete mobile usage.

The wireless-N 300 router will be available in April 2010 at an MSRP in the US of $179.