TRENDnet TEW-690AP Worlds First 450Mbps Wireless N Access Point

TRENDnet is presenting an all-new TEW-690AP Wireless-N Access point and is advertising the worlds fastest wireless speeds of up to 450 Mbps, thanks to three MIMO antennae.

The TEW-690AP Wireless-N Access is $199.99, but we wonder how marketable it will be at that price for the time being considering the difficulty of finding a 450Mbps Wi-Fi adaptor for your notebook.

Features

• High performance 450Mbps wireless n access point
• 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX Gigabit LAN port
• 1 x WPS button
• 1 x Reset button
• On/off power switch (EU Version)
• Diagnostic LEDs
• Wi-Fi compliant with IEEE 802.11n standard
• Backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b devices
• Features Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and Repeater modes for wireless network expansion
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-RADIUS wireless security
• Mac filter feature for added security
• Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization
• Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology
• Define up to 3 additional SSIDs
• One touch wireless connection using the WPS button
• Maximum reliability, throughput, and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
• Easy user setup wizard and intuitive Web browser configuration
• Coverage of up to 100 meters indoor (328ft.) and 300 meters outdoor (948ft.) *
• 3-year limited warranty

TRENDnet® Launches First to Market 450Mbps Wireless Access Point

Trendnet (12/20/2010)

TORRANCE, Calif. –December 20, 2011–TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand today announces the launch of the first to market 450Mbps Wireless N Access Point, model TEW-690AP, which supports Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS), and Repeater mode functionality.

Advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology with three spatial streams per antenna, generates a maximum theoretical wireless throughput of 450Mbps and exceptional wireless coverage.

A Gigabit Ethernet port maintains high performance wired connections. Advanced features include 4 SSIDs per wireless band, unique encryption for each SSID, WMM Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization, WPA2-RADIUS encryption, and a convenient on/off power switch.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. Gone are the days of entering complicated encryption codes; simply press the WPS button on the TEW-690AP, and then press the WPS button on a compatible wireless adapter—the devices automatically exchange information and connect.

“TRENDnet will be the first brand to bring a full portfolio of 450Mbps solutions to market,” stated Zak Wood, Director of Global Marketing for TRENDnet. “Expect more first to market announcements in the coming New Year at CES.”

The 450Mbps Wireless N Access Point, model TEW-690AP, comes with a three year limited warranty and is currently shipping to TRENDnet’s online and retail partners.