Novel: Securifi Almond Touch Screen WiFi router-WDS

[stevech]

here's a novel new WiFi router and WDS repeater/range extender, also a client bridge to ethernet mode. I've not seen another yet that uses a built-in touch screen (color LCD) for admin - setup. To simplify the lay person's setup experience.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ns.newegg.com/marketplace/13-2239/300_120.jpg
and two demo videos
http://www.securifi.com/almond


Pretty inexpensive. Doesn't have gigE LAN ports - not a big deal as rarely does one obtain > 100Mbps net yield at the IP layer, on WiFi at any practical range (IP layer, not the WiFi bit rate). But wired PCs should connect to a cheap gigE switch, if there are to be large file transfers among PCs and/or a NAS.

But the manufacturer is a newbie and the product is unique. We geeks wouldn't likely choose it, but it is an interesting idea for the majority of consumers.

(I have no affiliation with this vendor)

 

[thiggins]

It's not new, Steve. Been around a few years. Sold mainly on Amazon.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/32029-securifi-almond-reviewed

They are working on a draft 11ac version.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2037429657/almond-80211ac-touchscreen-wifi-router-smart-home

Could have expanded availability to NewEgg to clear stock of this old version.

 

[stevech]

ah so. Thanks. I suspected that, looking at the details.
Guess it didn't catch on and thus, the low price.

 

[JPElectron]

Belkin also had a very similar model a few years ago, LCD screen also had "bandwidth" meters and a picture slideshow if I remember correctly.

 

[sfx2000]

Hmmm... let's see:

It's a router/AP - more bells/whistles - stability and security issues compound with every feature added.

Properly designed router/home AP - set it once and leave it alone and let it run...

The Almond stuff - it's neat, nifty, and novel idea - but an answer to a question that perhaps shouldn't be asked. Why is a full android stack needed in a toaster?

Most AP's - consider them toasters/appliances - do one thing, do it well.

Nobody needs a refrigerator with a built-in toaster - something like this does nothing well. This is almond

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