TRENDnet reveals AC1200 USB 3.0 wireless adapter

Posted on Tuesday, January 08 2013 @ 20:39 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
TRENDnet shows off the AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Adapter, this new model uses the USB 3.0 interface. It will ship in April for $69.99.
TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces, from 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, the AC1200 Dual Band Wireless USB 3.0 Adapter, model TEW-805UB-The first wireless adapter with a USB 3.0 port to maintain ultimate performance wireless transmissions to your Windows® based laptop or desktop computer.

TRENDnet's dual band TEW-805UB can connect to two different wireless networks-a Wireless AC network for the fastest wireless available today and a Wireless N network to connect to common Wireless N routers. The TEW-805UB supports Wireless AC speeds of up to 867 Mbps and Wireless N speeds of up to 300 Mbps. This adapter can also connect to older legacy Wireless G networks.

An intuitive installation process takes less than five minutes. A convenient adapter utility stores multiple network passwords and prioritizes network connections. A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button connects the adapter to a wireless network at the touch of the button. This compact adapter is powered by the computer.

"The use of the first ever USB 3.0 port with our AC1200 Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter simply makes sense," stated Zak Wood, director of global marketing for TRENDnet. "The TEW-805UB's USB port will not bottleneck record Wireless AC speeds realized by the adapter."

Features:
  • Wireless: Next generation Wireless AC
  • USB: SuperSpeed 5 Gbps USB 3.0 port
  • Dual Band: 867 Mbps Wireless AC or 300 Mbps Wireless N
  • Whole Home Coverage: Whole home wireless coverage
  • One Touch Connection: Connect to the router at the touch of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button
  • Form Factor: Compact Wireless AC adapter
  • Trendnet TEW-805UW


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