Looking for a new wireless router but don't have loads of money to spend? TRENDnet may have what you're looking for in the new N150 Wireless Router (model TEW-712BR). It's a single-band device offering wireless speeds of up to 150 Mb/s that can shoot HD video over to your HDTV while you're lounging on the couch reading Tom's Hardware.
"The TEW-712BR is designed for moderate Internet users who live in an average sized home," the company said on Thursday. "Connect computers, NAS drives, and printers to the four Ethernet ports on the back of the router. An intuitive guided router setup takes the work out of creating a wireless network."
TRENDnet also said that it's supporting the open source community with this device, and offers Linux developers and open-source enthusiasts means to access the router's open source code by heading here.
"Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the vendor and allows you to customize the device through the use of packages to suit any application," the OpenWrt site reads.
Outside the open-source feature, the N150 Wireless Router features everything you'd expect from an entry-level router including LED displays to convey the status of wired and wireless services, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, parental controls, MAC address filtering, and an on/off button for shutting the device down if needed. It also uses energy saving technology to increase wireless routing efficiency.
"Advanced encryption protects your wireless network, Access Control tools help block unwanted websites and unknown users, and embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50-percent. WMM Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes gaming, Internet calls, and video streams," the company said.
The N150 Wireless Router, model TEW-712BR, is currently shipping to online and retail partners, and will be available for US $44.99 USD.
