Google Unveils Its Simple New Wi-Fi Router: the OnHub Google has unveiled a new wireless router the company claims should make wireless network connectivity worlds easier. Dubbed the Google OnHub, the new $200 TP-LINK manufactured router provides what a Google blog post proclaims is "a different kind of router for a new way to Wi-Fi," free from the "headaches and spotty connections" Google proclaims a lot of traditional gear.

Google states that the router will be updated automatically, select the best channel automatically, and will feature a companion app that makes managing your home network and devices easier than the clunky IP interfaces many router manufacturers are known for. "The Google On app tells you how much bandwidth your devices are using, lets you run a network check, and if there’s an issue with your Wi-Fi, the app offers suggestions to help," states Google. "And, instead of lost passwords and sticky notes, it even reveals your password with a single tap and lets you text or email it to friends." While this initial router will be manufactured by TP-Link, Google says the company is also working with ASUS on future iterations. The technical specs for the OnHub says the device comes with 13 internal antennas, one of which is used to specifically analyze network congestion. Google says the router will even help users troubleshoot their home broadband connections. There's no physical hardware yet to confirm Google's simplicity claims, but the company says the OnHub is available now for pre-order, and should start shipping on August 31. »youtu.be/HNnfHP7VDP8







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Noah Vail

Oh God please no.

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join:2004-12-10

SouthAmerica 6 recommendations Noah Vail Premium Member Still waiting for... We're way overdue for a consumer class router that allows end-users to block:

by choice of country

by choice of (publicly audited) lists of dodgy IPs

by choice of (publicly audited) risky behavior signatures

Thaler

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join:2004-02-02

Los Angeles, CA 4 recommendations Thaler Premium Member Wait and See Preorders for video games don't make much sense, and hardware even less so. Why drop money on a product which has zero guarantees on performance? One could easily be investing into a $200 router with terrible real-world range, throughput, both, or worse.

camper

just visiting this planet

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join:2010-03-21

Bethel, CT 4 recommendations camper Premium Member Auto channel selection

I usually turn that feature off because the measurement for which channel may be available is taken at the access point, not at the client.



I've seen too many times an interfering access point was judged to be OK at the access point, while it was causing problems where the client was located.

Demonfang

join:2011-04-21

Spring Mills, PA 2 recommendations Demonfang Member Would be interesting i wonder how it compares to a ruckus r700