TrendNet (http://www.trendnet.com) has launched the US$159.99 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. Three external antennas broadcast on the 2.4GHz spectrum.

Three spatial streams per antenna produce a record 450Mbps theoretical wireless throughput. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology boosts wireless coverage, signal strength, and throughput speed. The router has one Gigabit Wide Area Network port and four Gigabit Local Area Network ports.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. You press the WPS button on the TEW-691GR, and then press the WPS button on a compatible wireless adapter. Confirm you would like to connect and the devices automatically exchange information and connect. The router is compatible with IEEE 802.11n and backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b/a compliant device.