TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router Kit TEW-654TR (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 3 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002G1CLS0
• Item model number: TEW-654TR
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 18, 2009

Product Description

Product Description

TRENDnet TEW-654TR 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router Kit, The 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router Kit offers a high performance router that is so small it disappears in your front pocket. Enjoy the freedom of wireless n while on the go and share a single Internet connection with multiple users. This compact kit fits into the most overstuffed luggage and contains everything needed to quickly create a 300Mbps wireless network. A convenient carrying case holds the ultra-compact 300Mbps wireless n 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 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) quickly connects client adapters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, small, easy-to-carry-around 802.11n AP/Router, November 2, 2009

By	Conor P. Cahill (Waterford, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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 gone back to factory defaults -- even the encryption keys & wireless configuration had to be configured again). This is just a minor complaint, easily dealt with and for many people, one they would never run into.

I've used the device at home and in several hotels on the road to great success. Rather than lugging the included AC power adapter, I simply use my iPhone USB charging block along with the included USB power adapter and I can power the unit with my little white apple block.

So now I carry this device with me on all my trips and use it here/there.

Very satisfied. If you're looking for a portable AP to carry around with you, this is it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fear of flying?, December 23, 2009

By	RW - See all my reviews

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The wall power cord that comes with models sold in the U.S. is limited to 100-120 volts. Europe uses 220-240.

Just about every other piece of portable electronics these days, right on down to your $20 disposable cell phone, has a wall power cord that accepts 100-240 volts and can be used anywhere with a plug converter. Not this one. You need a power converter as well. So much for portability and convenience.

This is a travel router that apparently is not meant to travel very far, certainly not outside the U.S. That's pretty ironic given that the box says use of this router is authorized in every country in Europe and the manual has instructions in English (UK uses 220v), French (220v), German (220v), Spanish (Spain, 220v), Russian (220v), Portuguese (220v)and Estonian (220v). What a disappointment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sling Catcher Fix, December 31, 2009

By	RLG (DC, USA) - See all my reviews

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I needed a way to add wifi support to my sling catcher. Worked great, bought one for my parents. Provides a way to allow non-wifi enabled products to access my wireless network. Highly recommend.