
Have a 3G USB modem and feeling like sharing? Surf on over to Woot.com. Woot’s deal of the day is a Cradlepoint PHS300 portable WiFi hotspot for $100.
The PHS300 turns your 3G USB modem into a WiFi hotspot. The device even works with tethered 3G phones. The device works with both GSM and EVDO 3G networks, so you can use the PHS300 worldwide.
You can plug in the PHS300 into an outlet with the included AC adapter, or take the device on the road. The PHS300 relies on a Li Ion battery that provides ‘hours’ of wireless goodness.
Although the PHS300 isn’t as sleek as the MiFi, it is priced attractively. Also, the device allows you to use any 3G USB modem, unlike the MiFi that is carrier-specific.
At first the Audi audio unit above appears to be a typical CD/DVD drive. That is, until you notice the SIM card slot placed between two SD card slots. Yes, this head unit is really a 3G WiFi hotspot on wheels – taking your SIM card and filling your car with glorious WiFi.
Audi announced their Mobile Media Interface (MMI) system with WiFi earlier this month, and today the device showed up on the FCC. As you can imagine, there are a ton of benefits to having a car constantly connected to the net. You can download all sorts of real-time navigation and POI data, as well as traffic information and satellite imagery.
But lets be honest, what we’re all looking forward to is driving around while surfing the web. At least for Audi passengers. Imaging taking a road trip without losing Internet access. That means Hulu on the road, not to mention mobile TV if you have a Slingbox.
We’re not exactly sure if you need to provide your own SIM, or if Audi will partner with local mobile phone carriers. Hopefully, Audi will negotiate a low monthly rate for data access.
Audis with mobile WiFi are expected to hit showrooms in July 2010. It’s unclear if Audi will offer MMI WiFi in all of their models, but we do know that at least the A8 will be available with this feature.

Last month the Samsung WMG160 Wireless Multimedia Gateway appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance site, and today the device popped up on the FCC. According to FCC documents, the WMG160 supports 802.11 b/g/n WiFi. We’re not exactly sure how the device works, but it the Wi-Fi Alliance put the device into ‘Set top Box,’ ‘Media Extender’ and ‘Media Server’ categories.
We’re guessing that the WMG160 brings networked content and Internet access to Samsung TVs. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
WiBRAVO thinks your router is boring. The Taiwanese company strives to blend art and design with home networking gear to create products that are both functional and pleasing to the eye.
WiBRAVO’s Virtu 901 wireless access point, which passed through the FCC today, is a prime example of the company’s penchant for unique-looking networking products. The device features a curvy design that reminds me somewhat of a maroon, Brita water filter.
But the Virtu 901 isn’t just about good looks. The device rocks 802.11 b/g/n capabilities, and also supports 3G USB data modems, giving you a wide range of networking options.
You can purchase the Virtu 901 online from Asia RF. You’ll need to login for pricing.
Over the past month or so we’ve seen several, seemingly new Cisco routers pass through the FCC. These included the E2000 and E3000 dual-band wireless N routers, as well as the M10 and M20 wireless N models.
We initially thought that these routers were part of new E and M series networking lines from Cisco, however a tipster has informed us that these new routers are actually just rebranded Linksys routers with slightly different firmware. According to our source, the most notable improvement on these routers is a simplified hotspot set-up process, suggesting that these routers will be targeted at SMBs, not consumers.
The hardware on the Cisco M and E series products correspond to their Linksys brethren as follows:
Cisco M10 shares the hardware of the Linksys WRT160Nv3
Cisco M20 shares the hardware of the Linksys WRT310Nv2
Cisco E2000 shares the hardware of the Linksys WRT320N
Cisco E3000 shares the hardware of the Linksys WRT610Nv2
Thanks to our tipster who sent this in.
In April 2009, Novatel passed the MiFi 2352, a mobile GSM hotspot, through the FCC. The device gave us hope that AT&T would pick up the device, ending Sprint and Verizon’s exclusivity on the MiFi. However, with the exception of a few online wireless importers, the device didn’t really make an impact in the US.
Well today, Novatel passed the MiFi 2352R mobile GSM hotspot through the FCC. The device offers quad-band GSM support, along with tri-band WCDMA (900/1900/2100), making this a truly global mobile hotspot. As with other versions of the MiFi, the 2352R offers 802.11 b/g wireless.
We’re hoping that today’s filing by Novatel signals a launch of the MiFi 2352R in the States. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
Last week Cisco Linksys passed their M10 wireless-N router through the FCC, and yesterday the company followed up with the M20. The device offers 802.11 b/g/n connectivity as well as a gigabit switch (no word on how many ports). Test reports for the device also suggest that the M20 rocks a Broadcom processor under its hood.
We still don’t know much about the M-series networking line from Cisco Linksys. It appears that this is a consumer-focused line, but we have no idea on pricing or availability.
With a form factor that’s reminiscent of an old school airplane hangar, Hawking’s HW2R1 Hi-Gain Wireless-N Dual Radio Smart Repeater is certainly eye catching. Under the hood, the device offers dual band Wireless-N, as well as 802.11 b/g and 4 Ethernet ports.
The HW2R1 also makes it easy for users to extend their existing wireless network. The device can connect to an existing wireless network and extend the range of that network with wireless N goodness.
No word on pricing or availability.
Cisco Linksys has been busy on the FCC with their ‘E-Series’ lineup, but today the company passed a new router called the M10 through the FCC, possibly indicating yet another line of consumer-targeted routers.
The M10 offers 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, with up to 150 Mbps throughput with wireless N. Other than that, we don’t know much else about the device. However, label pics above do show a pretty standard Cisco Linksys form factor and design.
No word on pricing or availability.
Sony passed the USB 802.11 b/g/n WiFi adapter, pictured above, through the FCC today. Known as the CBK-WA01, this is an interesting offering from Sony, who has previously relied on third party partners for networking accessories.
The CBK-WA01 is certainly an odd-looking device. There are two hooks on the right side of the device, which look like they may be used for cord management. The back of the device features an L-shaped ledge, which seems like an awkward fit on a laptop.
We’re not sure why Sony decided to add the CBK-WA01 to their lineup of laptop accessories, but we can’t help but feel like we’re missing something here.
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