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![]() Compact TEW-654TR router ideal for travel. View larger. |
![]() Compact travel case and accessories are included. View larger. |
Includes Carrying Case and Accessories
The included carrying case is designed to hold the ultra-compact router, a slim Ethernet cable, an electrical adapter, and an alternate USB cable that powers the router from a computer. Advanced wireless encryption secures your network.
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology maximizes wireless coverage, while the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) quickly connects client adapters. Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications, so actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials, and other conditions.
Adapter is Energy-Star Qualified
The kit's energy-efficient adapter qualifies for Energy Star status. Products that earn the Energy Star prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. They help save money while making a difference.
What's in the Box
Wireless-N Travel Router; CD-ROM (User's Guide); multi-language quick installation guide; carrying case; USB cable (0.45m/2.5ft.); cat. 5 Ethernet cable (1.1m/3.6ft.); power adapter (5V, 1.2A).
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful: By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless-N Travel Router Kit TEW-654TR (Black) (Personal Computers) I travel a lot and spend way too much time in hotels where the only internet connection they have is a short wired connection sitting near some uncomfortable desk. I used to carry around a longer wire and a connector so that I could sit wherever I wanted in the room, but it is just a pain to do so. A few years ago I found a solution in a small wireless AP sold by Asus (the WL-300 and later the WL-330g) which I used for a number of years with lots of success. However, I finally decided it was time to upgrade to 802.11n. A bit of searching/comparing brought me to the TrendNet 654TR. Ordered one from Amazon and had it in my hands in a couple of days. The device is much smaller and sleeker than the Asus model. Setup was easy to follow and configure (though I would enter a small complaint that I had to configure the "router" mode settings and the "AP" mode settings individually -- when I switched from "router" to "AP" it was as if I had...Read more 26 of 26 people found the following review helpful: Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless-N Travel Router Kit TEW-654TR (Black) (Personal Computers) I absolutely could not live without this travel router. I travel a lot for business and spend about 6 months a year in hotel rooms. Even when the hotel offers wifi access I prefer to use my TrendNet router because speed and signal strength is so much better. One thing that I found quite interesting is the three modes that the router can operate in. It can be used as a router, and access point (ethernet extention), or as a client. In client mode it works "backwards", giving wifi to a device that typically wouldn't have it. These are sometimes known as "Ethernet Bridges" and range in price from $75-$200. For $50, you get this functionality plus a travel router.
Compatibility was my big question - previous reviews said they had problems with iPads and phones. I can happily report that it works great with iPads, iPhones, and every other wifi enabled device I have thrown at it. The set up screens for the router don't work very well in Safari or Chrome (missing...Read more 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: By Roberto Pulido (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless-N Travel Router Kit TEW-654TR (Black) (Personal Computers) I disagree with the person that says that it does not work with ipads (and iphones).
Using it in AP mode, I was able to browse the web in less than 10 minutes, no laptop needed to configure it. Very good product. If you need to configure it differently, you need a laptop or desktop, but you can do that at home before you leave. |