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	12/22/2012 — Tom's Hardware noted the launch of TRENDnet's 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter Kit (model TPL-306E2K) stating, "This adapter essentially establishes a network connection from a router to a PC via a building or home's electrical lines, but consumes less physical space on the wall outlet than previous models. The 200 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter Kit provides two adapters to get you started. "
	1/11/2012 — Geek.com featured TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "For both the router and the bridge TRENDnet has included video and audio packet prioritization, meaning if you’re streaming a HD movie or listening to music stored on your home’s NAS, you shouldn’t suffer any interruptions or a drop in quality."
	1/11/2012 — Benchmark Reviews featured TRENDnet's 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender (model TEW-736RE) stating," Above all, the TEW-736RE is designed around ease of use. Extends your high performance wireless N network in an area with previously low to no wireless coverage."
	1/11/2012 — SmallNetBuilder covered TRENDnet's CES product launches stating, "TRENDnet will refresh its network camera line with the rollout of twelve IP cameras during the first half of 2012 featuring better imaging at lower prices."
	1/11/2012 — Tom's Guide featured TRENDnet's 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender (model TEW-736RE) stating, "Maintains a high bandwidth connection to a router or access point while increasing the overall wireless coverage. Eliminate those pesky dead spots and possibly bring Wireless N networking glory to the other side of the house."
	1/10/2012 — techPowerUp! impressed with TRENDnet's 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender (model TEW-736RE) stating, "Designed to eliminate wireless home dead spots by connecting to and extending the coverage of an existing wireless network."
	1/10/2012 — We Got Served featured TRENDnet's 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender (model TEW-736RE) stating, "If you have dead spots in your house with low, or non-existent wireless coverage, a Wi-Fi extender can warm things up considerably."
	1/10/2012 — Think Computers featured TRENDnet’s new product launches at CES. View Video
	1/10/2012 — ChannelPro-SMB featured TRENDnet's 2012 CES product launches stating, "Networking hardware innovator TRENDnet chose the 2012 International CES forum in Las Vegas this week to demonstrate the 450 Mbps products it has released over the last eighteen months. These adapters and bridges connect computers, Internet televisions, gaming consoles, and more to wireless networks at 450 Mbps speeds."
	1/10/2012 — Speedguide.net covered the launch TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "TRENDnet has revealed a 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router and Dual Band Wireless AC Media Bridge at CES 2012, both set to arrive in late 2012."
	1/10/2012 — Tom's Guide noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "These two TRENDnet devices will provide either 866 Mbps or 1.3 Gbps (1300 Mbps). 802.11ac will be backwards compatible, allowing dual-band 802.11n devices to reach speeds up to 450 Mbps."
	1/10/2012 — Chip (Poland) noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "The first router that is able to satisfy the most demanding users, is the TEW-811DR. Its theoretical performance is 1300 Mbps, which is significantly better than devices currently available."
	1/9/2012 — Gadget Police covered the launch of TRENDnet's 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender (model TEW-736RE) stating, "It's always frustrating to find dead spot in your wireless networking, fortunately there's now an easy and affordable fix, the new 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender, model TEW-736RE from TRENDnet."
	1/9/2012 — Guru 3D featured TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "TRENDnet intros the TEW-811DR router and TEW-800MB adapter, two new devices capable of 1300Mbps mobile transfers via 802.11ac. The first generation of products will be rated at either 866 Mbps or 1.3 Gbps."
	1/9/2012 — Softpedia noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Projects 1300 Mbps! In addition, it comes with a 450 Mbps wireless n band for “everyday mobile devices and laptops” too."
	1/9/2012 — TechRadar noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "The top end devices will, of course, offer up compatibility for your sluggish 450Mbps enabled devices and then add on the ultra high performance 1300 Mbps wireless band for your next-generation kit."
	1/9/2012 — Maximum PC was impressed with TRENDnet's 2012 CES product launches stating, "TRENDnet arrived at the convention wielding well over a dozen product announcements, including a bunch of new wireless routers, adapters, and related products, twelve new IP cameras, and a wireless range extender intended to eliminate dead spots in your home."
	1/9/2012 — Benchmark Reviews was impressed with TRENDnet's 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter (model TPL-406E) stating, "TRENDnet's ground breaking 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapters connect media center devices and computers to the Internet using existing electrical lines."
	1/9/2012 — ChanelPro SMB featured TRENDnet's 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter (model TPL-406E) stating, "New TRENDnet 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapters Available in April."
	1/9/2012 — SlashGear noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Perfect products for streaming HD video around the home, and both use 802.11ac specifications theoretically able to accommodate up to 6.8Gbps."
	1/9/2012 — We got served noted the launch of featured TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Wi-Fi networking is set to receive a speed boost. TRENDnet is showing off two 802.11ac devices in Las Vegas this week, the next generation 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router and 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Media Bridge."
	1/9/2012 — CNET was impressed with TRENDnet's 300Mbps Easy-N Range Extender (model TEW-736RE) stating, "It's always frustrating to find a dead spot in your wireless networking. Fortunately there's now an easy and affordable fix from TRENDnet."
	1/7/2012 — Redes Zone (Mexico) covered TRENDnet's CES product launches stating, "The new products offer speeds of 1300Mbps with simultaneous dual-band, and three-streams."
	1/7/2012 — techPowerUp! featured TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "802.11ac is a new wireless standard designed to meet tomorrow's extreme wireless bandwidth networking needs."
	1/7/2012 — HotHardware noted TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "The router is dual band, with a 1300Mbps band for high-performance applications and a 450Mbps 802.11n band for everyday networking."
	1/7/2012 — Geek News Central featured TRENDnet's 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter (model TPL-406E) stating, "More and more audio-visual equipment needs to be networked. In my living room, I think there are three Ethernet devices (TV, satellite decoder and Bluray player). For this kind of equipment, Powerline is much more convenient than trying to setup a wireless bridge."
	1/7/2012 — HardwareZone featured TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Technologies like WPS and WMM integrate other WPS supported wireless adapters at the push of a button, and prioritizes video and audio packets. In addition, Beam Forming technology helps improves wireless transmissions through physical obstacles."
	1/7/2012 — techPowerUp! was impressed with TRENDnet's 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter (model TPL-406E) stating, "These high performance 500 Mbps adapters come in the smallest form factor to date."
	1/6/2012 — The Verge noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Speeds are over twice as fast as those on the current 802.11n standard."
	1/6/2012 — Legit Reviews noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "TRENDnet Announces 1300 Mbps Wireless Routers and Adapters For CES 2012."
	1/6/2012 — Zimbio noted the launch of TRENDnet's 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter (model TPL-406E) stating, "TRENDnet adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal with no CD installation required."
	1/6/2012 — Review the Tech noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Their new routers and adapters look rather cool to me…"
	1/6/2012 — Tweak Town was impressed with TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "The explosion of wireless devices in the home and office coupled with high demand for HD video-based content will continue to compound wireless network loading for years to come. 802.11ac is a new wireless standard designed to meet tomorrow's extreme wireless bandwidth networking needs."
	1/6/2012 — Gadget Police noted the launch of TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "... the first 802.11ac networking products to be showcased at CES 2012.”
	1/6/2012 — PC Magazine featured TRENDnet's 2012 CES product launches stating, "Able to support extremely high wireless throughput at great distances."
	1/6/2012 — CNET was impressed with TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Take advantage of the new AC wireless speed. The new standard will initially offer up to 1300Mbps speed (compared to the top 450Mbps of the existing N standard), with the capability to scale up to 6.8Gbps in the future."
	1/6/2012 — SmallNetBuilder noted TRENDnet's CES product launches stating, "TRENDnet's first show announcements are for really high-speed wireless and really small Powerline products."
	1/6/2012 — Maximum PC noted the launch of TRENDnet's CES 802.11ac product launches stating, "TRENDnet just unveiled a pair of super fast networking products, including a 1300Mbps dual band wireless router built around the new 802.11ac standard."
	1/6/2012 — CNET was impressed with TRENDnet's 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter (model TPL-406E) stating, "It's indeed the smallest Powerline AV 500 adapter I've ever seen. Despite the compact size, the adapter is capable of turning your home's electrical wiring into a computer network with a data rate of up to 500Mbps, five times that of a regular Ethernet connection."
	1/6/2012 — Electronista covered TRENDnet's 2012 CES product launches stating, "TRENDnet's first devices include the TEW-811DR AC router and Dual Band Media Bridge, the TEW-800MB. They can reach 802.11ac's peak transfer speed of 1.3Gbps! TRENDnet also revealed the smallest 500Mbps Powerline AV networking adapter in the industry."
	1/6/2012 — Real World Labs covered TRENDnet's 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router (model TEW-811DR) and 1300 Mbps Wireless AC Media Bridge (model TEW-800MB) stating, "Ultra-high speed 1300 Mbps 802.11ac network... Beam Forming technology improves wireless transmissions around physical obstacles."
	1/6/2012 — Gizmodo (Germany) covered TRENDnet's CES product launches stating, "1300Mbps is nearly three times the speed of its predecessor. Both the router (TEW-811DR) and a Media Bridge (TEW-800MB), are dual-band capable and are therefore also compatible with the current standard Wireless-N."
	1/5/2012 — PC Magazine featured TRENDnet's Director of Global Marketing, Zak Wood commenting on Wi-Fi Protected Setup stating, "The company is looking for a solution to remove WPS PIN function while keeping the secure WPS push button function. TRENDnet will be releasing new firmware for all affected products as soon as testing is confirmed and complete."
	1/1/2012 — Smart Computing was impressed with TRENDnet's 450Mbps Concurrent Dual Band Wireless N Router (model TEW-692GR) stating, "You've got more than enough bandwidth to support high-quality audio streaming, high definition video streaming, simultaneous Internet browsing sessions between multiple PC's and the rest of your wireless-capable devices, online gaming and more."
	1/1/2012 — Computer Power User was impressed with 450Mbps Dual Band Wireless N HD Media Bridge (model TEW-680MB) stating, "TRENDnet's TEW-680MB wireless bridge makes an ideal add-on for home-theater enthusiasts who want an easy way to network their media center devices. We like the dual-band capability, so you can switch frequencies if one is congested."