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Tom’s Networking took an in-depth look at several wireless MIMO routers, including Belkin, D-Link and Netgear, to see who would come out on top. Even further, the article takes a look at the underlying technologies each router uses. As you may expect, no single router came out a clear winner, as several of them used the same technology - producing similar results for each manufacturer. Ultimately, the reviewer recommends buying on price when comparing routers that use the same technology and only recommends staying away from one of the products reviewed: the Airlink 101. Consider yourself warned.

Actiontec Electronics today announced the market’s first family of powerline networking solutions to support throughput speeds of 85 Mbps, enabling consumers to utilize standard electrical outlets to build home networks capable of handling newer high-bandwidth multimedia applications such as IPTV. The new MegaPlug™ series will allow users to distribute TV and video signals received over their broadband connection throughout the home, share video and music files stored anywhere on the network, and transfer large files between PCs without dropped packets or other performance problems. More…

AuraOne Systems Inc., a digital multimedia company, announces that it received a prestigious recognition award given on behalf of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Consumer Electronics Show (CES). AuraOne Systems’ AuraGrid Wireless Extension System was recognized as a CES Innovations Honoree for the Home Networking Category. More…