TRENDnet today announced a high powered WiFi USB adapter, the TEW-445UB. The 108Mbps TEW-445UB 802.11b/g USB 2.0 adapter (right) has a detachable antenna and can operate at greater distances.

The adapter supports high output power up to 23dBM and uses Atheros eXtended Range (XR) Technology. Users can place computers in previously out of range locations. Unlike a PCI adapter, which is in a fixed location and is more difficult to install, the TEW-445UB has a simple user setup and can be flexibly placed around a desktop area for optimal signal reception.

The adapter’s detachable antenna can be replaced with a higher gain antenna for an even farther wireless reach if necessary.

The TEW-445UB will begin shipping at a U.S. Average Selling Price (ASP) of $72.00 (USD).

The WiFi Link client (below) features a transmit power of 15dBm with a SMA screw connector for attaching external antennas. It costs from $42 to $18.55 (in quantities of 100).

A package bundling SMC’s Wi-Fi Phone and FON’s WiFi Router (right) runs $160. It has everything you need to make Skype calls without a computer.

You must plug the FON WiFi router into a DSL line from an obliging ISP, however.

The Wifi package includes:

• FON WiFi Router
• SMC WiFi Phone
• 500 SkypeOut minutes to call landlines and mobile phones
• 12 months of Skype Voicemail

DailyWireless has more inexpensive WiFi clients & bridges for municipal networks.

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