ZyXEL Communications Inc has launched the X150N, 802.11n router which comes with a firewall on board and state-of-the-art WPA2 AES wireless encryption to block hackers, allowing users to browse the internet safely.

It offers speeds of up to 150 Mbps which is ideal for streaming music and other media through the home.

The wireless router is designed to be straightforward to install and is virtually maintenance free.

It is compatible with wireless g devices and computers and can connect to computers with the latest wireless n adapters.

“For more people to enjoy the benefits of Internet access, a simple router is becoming increasingly necessary,” said Dana Patrick, director of North American channels for ZyXEL.

“With the X150N, ZyXEL offers even the non-technical consumer a secure wireless router that’s easy to setup and use at a very attractive price.”

The X150N is priced at $39.99 MSRP.

ZyXEL also announced the N4100 11n Hotspot Gateway, which provides wireless, high-speed Internet access for the hospitality sector.

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Reading-based Sequoia Technology Limited has released a new range of ultra low power modules for portable Bluetooth and Internet enabled products.

The modules include the necessary stack and profiles to allow wireless connectivity to be embedded into existing designs.

They come with integrated antennas and SPP and HCI data connection interfaces.

The RN41 Class 1 Bluetooth module uses just 250uA in sleep mode, while the RN42 Class 2 module uses 26uA.

The power consumption of the RN131 IEEE802.11 b/g WiFi module is so low that a product could be run on two AAA batteries for years.

Sequoia also recently launched a range of low cost GPS modules and Smart Antennas.

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Good old Boris has been making speeches again, and this time managing to avoid offending entire counties with dubious comments.

Speaking at a Google organised event, the mayor of London promised that the city would have blanket wi-fi coverage in time for the 2012 Olympics.

The idea is that every lamppost and every bus stop will be set up with a wireless broadband hotspot.

So people queueing for buses everywhere, or people leaning on street lights waiting for certain little ladies to come by, will be able to surf the net on their phone, tablet or laptop while they wait. Or email the little lady in question and ask her where the hell she is.

It’s an ambitious plan, and one that could have far reaching effects for visitors to the Olympics, but more particularly Londoners, who wouldn’t have to worry about the quality of their 3G network any more.

According to a BBC report, twenty-two London boroughs have already signed up for this scheme, with more to follow.

There is some speculation on the net as to whether or not such a scheme would charge for its wi-fi access. Although that being the case, it would seem much less of a boon.

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ZOMM, a wireless leash that helps people keep track of their mobile phones, has caught the eye of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

The SIG has named ZOMM as ‘One to Watch’, because of its innovative use of Bluetooth technology and universal appeal.

ZOMM detects how far it is from a wirelessly connected mobile phone, and will alert the owner with an audible alarm, as well as vibration and a flashing light, if the phone is removed from its vicinity.

ZOMM also provides call notification and speakerphone capabilities allowing the user to answer calls directly from the device.

Users can also call for emergency assistant from anywhere in the world by pressing a button on the device.

“Through the use of Bluetooth wireless technology, ZOMM provides an array of convenient applications for users,” said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG.

“Its simple application of Bluetooth technology appeals to the masses – nobody wants to lose their mobile phone.”

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The next generation of wireless technology has moved a step closer, with an agreement being forged between the Wi-Fi Alliance and Wireless Gigabit Alliance.

No mention was made of the Rebel Alliance, although it’s believed they were possibly busy dealing with an insurrection on Endor at the time of discussions.

The two groups have agreed to co-operate in advancing 60GHz wireless technology towards the living room of the near future.

Wireless Gigabit, as it’s known, can shift data far, far faster than existing wireless standards which operate in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

The new technology is set to deliver data at speeds of over 1Gbps, up to around the 6Gbps mark.

Fast enough to allow the streaming of whacking great resolution HD movies, and whatever else you throw at it in terms of the contemporary world.

The new standard will also be backwards compatible with today’s 802.11n, meaning that if the 60GHz link failed, the system could switch back and use standard wireless.

The drawback of 60GHz is that it’s fairly short range, and that data transfer rate falls with distance.

Also, much like the infra-red of your remote control, it’s a beam which will require line of sight.

Still, even given those caveats it should be fine for the average living room.

Wireless Gigabit is backed by a number of big tech companies, the likes of which include Intel, AMD, Dell, Microsoft and Nvidia.

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