For those who don't know too much about wireless standards, I would like to tell you a bit about them. There is a set of IEEE Working Groups and subsequent standards for the definition of wireless LAN protocols. First we used 802.11b standard which uses 2.4GHz radio frequencies for broadcasting data. Its successor, 802.11a standard is designed for much faster networks. It operates in the 5GHz radio band frequency and supports a maximum theoretical data rate of 54 Mbps. Then followed 802.11g standard which uses 2.4GHz radio frequencies and offers speeds up to 54 Mbps. But the most faster networks use 802.11n standard which increased 10 times 802.11g' s performances.
TRENDnet has recently announced its new 300Mbps Wireless Easy-N-Upgrader device, which will upgrade automatically your old wired or wireless router to 802.11n standard. The device is 15-20% cheaper than a new wireless router, so the upgrade might worth.
However, TRENDnet didn't say exactly when the device will be ready for shipments. They promise the 300Mbps Wireless Easy-N-Upgrader is the first which permits an upgrade to new standard.
via Engadget
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