Google Nest Wifi comes to Canada

Google's new mesh router is now available in Canada. The one-pack Nest Wifi router costs $229, the two-pack goes for $349, and the three-pack retails for $459. This follow-up to Google Wifi is backwards compatible. It has two ethernet ports, and it offers Bluetooth connectivity. The Thread functionality, which can turn the Nest Wifi into a smart home hub, won't be available at launch. This mesh router is now accessible through Google's Home app, so it's easier to manage. It now has 25 percent greater coverage than its predecessor, as well. It supports internet speeds of up to 2.2Gbps, with one router covering 2,200 sq ft., the router and a point covering 3,800 sq. ft., and the three-pack is covering 5,400 sq. ft.

The Nest Wifi now also supports Assistant through its points, making it work similarly to a Home Mini or Nest Mini. It even has the same speaker as the Nest Mini. It isn't available on the main router, though. So, you'll need to get the router plus the Wifi point or point to get this feature.

TP-Link Canada debuts Archer C8 wireless router for digital home

TP-Link Canada is hoping to provide your digital home with better Wi-Fi coverage and faster speeds with the new Archer C8 AC1750 Simultaneous Dual-Band Broadband Wireless AC Router. It is meant to support homes with multiple devices and those that do high-bandwidth activities such as online gaming and media streaming. The Archer C8 operates simultaneously over 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for optimal throughput. It has up to 1.75Gbps of total bandwidth and supports the newest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology as well as 802.11n mobile devices.

It also comes with 800MHz dual-core CPU, three detachable dual-band antennas with omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability, one gigabit WAN port, four gigabit LAN ports, and multifunction USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. It also supplies you with Guest Network Access. The Archer C8 retails for $149.99 and is available from TP-LINK’s retail and online partner networks across Canada.

Source: TP-Link

Linksys introduces fastest Smart Wi-Fi router

Linksys has introduced its new top model for its Smart Wi-Fi router line: the Smart Wi-Fi AC1900 (EA6900) router. These extremely fast router can offer speeds of up to 600 Mbps on Wireless-N and up to 1300 Mbps on Wireless-AC. And making use of the latest 802.11ac and beamforming technologies, you get better network range and Wi-Fi speeds.

The Smart Wi-Fi Router is powered by an 800Mhz dual-core processor and features USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet ports. It has three removable dipole antennae for more flexibility. Suggested retail price is at $249.99 and will be available in October.

Cisco's new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers are app enabled

Cisco today unveiled a new line of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers with app enabled capabilities for consumers to power and enjoy their connected homes of today and tomorrow. The three new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers offer support for Cisco Connect Cloud, the next generation of Cisco Connect software, which provides simple anytime, anywhere management of multiple home networks.

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