OnHub router developed with TP-Link; ‘fast, secure and easy to use’
Google on Tuesday announced a new router, OnHub, that it said is built to support the latest in video streaming, while saving users the savvy fix of unplugging and plugging the unit.
The OnHub router was developed with partner TP-Link and is available for $200 on preorder.
Google Group Product Manager Trond Wuellner announced OnHub in a post on the company’s official blog.
Wuellner described the new router as “designed for the home,” right down to the device design.
“Many of us keep our router on the floor and out of sight, where it doesn’t work as well,” Wuellner said. “We replaced unruly cords and blinking lights with internal antennas and subtle, useful lighting, so you’ll be happy placing OnHub out in the open, where your router performs its best.”
During the initial setup, OnHub scans available frequencies for the channel that will support the fastest connection; internal software adjusts the device connection to avoid interference.
The router is designed to automatically update with new features and security measures, and is managed through a mobile app that gauges how much bandwidth connected devices are using, runs network metrics and assists with troubleshooting. The app can also be used to share your Wi-Fi network password with other users via a text message or e-mail.
“At the end of the day, we want our Wi-Fi to just work, so that we can do all the things we love to do online,” Wuellner added. “Here’s to Wi-Fi with the reliability, speed, and security you want at home, without the frustrations you don’t.”
