MSRP: $49.95
The new IOGEAR NetShair Link portable router and media hub provides Wi-Fi Internet connection, and allows you to stream your own movies, music, photos and files to all your wireless devices. The NetShair Link converts a wired Internet connection to Wi-Fi or shares an existing wireless Internet connection across multiple devices. Plug your USB flash drive or portable USB hard drive into the USB port and the built-in Wi-Fi connection shares the content with up to 7 devices within range.
More than just a great travel companion, the NetShair Link provides an all-in-one Internet and media sharing solution for apartments and smaller homes. Access the internet on your laptop, watch a movie from your library on your tablet, and stream music or photos to your smartphone- all at the same time! Connect to the NetShair Link using a web browser, or download the free NetShair App for iPod®/iPhone®/iPad® from the App Store or Google Play Store for Android® devices. With the NetShair Link from IOGEAR there is no reason to fight for TV control- everyone can watch a different movie right on their own mobile device!
Already have an external drive loaded with music, movies, etc.? Just plug it in and it's ready to use. Unlike competitive products that only support Windows formats, NetShair Link reads NTFS (Windows), HFS+ (Mac) and FAT32 formatted storage for true plug 'n play capability!
NetShair Link is the perfect companion for business users. Just load your presentation onto a flash drive and plug the NetShair Link into a wall outlet in your conference room, board room, etc. and your clients can access it from their laptop, smartphone or tablet- without the need for an Internet connection! While on the road, the NetShair Link turns your hotel room’s wired Ethernet cable into an instant Wi-Fi hotspot for all your devices. Many hotels with wireless Internet access charge a fee for each connection, but not anymore thanks to the NetShair Link. Simply connect the NetShair Link to the hotel's wireless network and a single connection fee provides Internet access to all your devices.
Need to charge your smartphone and/or tablet? The NetShair Link has both a primary USB port and an additional 2.1A USB charging port, so you can still share content while charging a device. When not using the primary USB for content sharing you can also connect your smartphone, iPod, etc. for dual charging, so now you can leave BOTH wall chargers at home!
Android @ Google Play Store
iOS @ Apple App Store
Yes, as a matter of fact we do have an app for that! IOGEAR has launched the free NetShair mobile app with full support for the two largest mobile OS platforms- iOS and Android. Visit the App Store to download the NetShair app for your iPod, iPhone and iPad, or visit the Google Play store to get the NetShair app for your Android tablet or smartphone.
Here's some great news for Mac users- unlike competitive products, the NetShair Link has built-in drivers to read Mac formatted storage devices! With drivers for NTFS, FAT32 and HFS+ the NetShair Link it is compatible with nearly all pre-formatted Windows and Mac drives. Now when hitting the road you can grab your computer's external hard drive and take it with you for wireless file sharing on the go!
The NetShair Link is an excellent traveling companion! Besides turning your hotel's wired Internet to WiFi, the NetShair Link also keeps you entertained with access to your favorite movies, music, etc. so no need to pay for hotel movies! For hotels that have WiFi but charge per IP connection, the NetShair Link acts as a WiFi Hotspot to repeat wireless Internet to all your devices for a single fee.
Why bring so many different chargers on vacation when you can just take your NetShair Link? With the built-in USB port plus dedicated 2.1A USB charging port, you can keep your iPad, tablet, phone, etc powered up while leaving all those other chargers at home!
Category | Feature | IOGEAR GWRH1 | D-Link DIR-505(L) |
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Internet (WAN) | Internet Access | Yes | Yes |
USB 3G WAN | Yes | No | |
Hotspot mode (Wi-Fi AP & Client concurrent) | Yes | Yes | |
Wi-Fi | WiFi Performance (WAN to Wi-F) | 1T1R up to 86 mbps | 1T1R up to 35 mbps |
WiFi Performance (Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Range 1 Meter | 43 Mbps | 19.257Mbps | |
WiFi Performance (Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Range 5 Meter | 37.2 Mbps | 15.548Mbps | |
WiFi Performance (Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Range 10 Meter | 27.4 Mbps | 13.806Mbps | |
TX/RX speed | 150 / 150 Mbps | 72 / 72 Mbps | |
AirPlay | Not supported | Not supported | |
User Interface | iOS App | Yes | Yes |
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
Browser Interface | Yes | Yes | |
USB Storage Device | Compatible File Formats | FAT/FAT32/NTFS (Windows) EXT2/EXT3/EXT4 HFS/HFS+ (Mac) read only | FAT/FAT32/NTFS |
File Transfer Performance | Fast (by HTTP) -10MB in 3s | Fast (by HTTP) -10MB in 3s | |
System Stability | Good | Good | |
USB HD | Yes | Yes | |
USB Card Reader | Yes | Yes | |
USB Dongle Stick | Yes | Yes | |
DDNS | Supported | Supported | |
Other USB Device | Web Cam | Not supported | Not supported |
Printer | Not supported | Not supported | |
Other Features | 2.1A USB Charging Port | Yes | No |
Charge 2 Devices Simultaneously | Yes (when not sharing content from USB) | No | |
Power Plug | Changeable for optional EU and UK plugs | US Type only | |
Charging | Supports iPad, iPhone, Android phone, Blackberry | Cannot support iPad charging | |
ErP support | Yes | No power on/off |
Yes, as a matter of fact we do have an app for that! IOGEAR has launched the free NetShair mobile app with full support for the two largest mobile OS platforms- iOS and Android. Visit the App Store to download the NetShair app for your iPod, iPhone and iPad, or visit the Google Play store to get the NetShair app for your Android tablet or smartphone.
Here's some great news for Mac users- unlike competitive products, the NetShair Link has built-in drivers to read Mac formatted storage devices! With drivers for NTFS, FAT32 and HFS+ the NetShair Link it is compatible with nearly all pre-formatted Windows and Mac drives. Now when hitting the road you can grab your computer's external hard drive and take it with you for wireless file sharing on the go!
The NetShair Link is an excellent traveling companion! Besides turning your hotel's wired Internet to WiFi, the NetShair Link also keeps you entertained with access to your favorite movies, music, etc. so no need to pay for hotel movies! For hotels that have WiFi but charge per IP connection, the NetShair Link acts as a WiFi Hotspot to repeat wireless Internet to all your devices for a single fee.
Why bring so many different chargers on vacation when you can just take your NetShair Link? With the built-in USB port plus dedicated 2.1A USB charging port, you can keep your iPad, tablet, phone, etc powered up while leaving all those other chargers at home!
Category | Feature | IOGEAR GWRH1 | D-Link DIR-505(L) |
---|---|---|---|
Internet (WAN) | Internet Access | Yes | Yes |
USB 3G WAN | Yes | No | |
Hotspot mode (Wi-Fi AP & Client concurrent) | Yes | Yes | |
Wi-Fi | WiFi Performance (WAN to Wi-F) | 1T1R up to 86 mbps | 1T1R up to 35 mbps |
WiFi Performance (Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Range 1 Meter | 43 Mbps | 19.257Mbps | |
WiFi Performance (Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Range 5 Meter | 37.2 Mbps | 15.548Mbps | |
WiFi Performance (Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Range 10 Meter | 27.4 Mbps | 13.806Mbps | |
TX/RX speed | 150 / 150 Mbps | 72 / 72 Mbps | |
AirPlay | Not supported | Not supported | |
User Interface | iOS App | Yes | Yes |
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
Browser Interface | Yes | Yes | |
USB Storage Device | Compatible File Formats | FAT/FAT32/NTFS (Windows) EXT2/EXT3/EXT4 HFS/HFS+ (Mac) read only | FAT/FAT32/NTFS |
File Transfer Performance | Fast (by HTTP) -10MB in 3s | Fast (by HTTP) -10MB in 3s | |
System Stability | Good | Good | |
USB HD | Yes | Yes | |
USB Card Reader | Yes | Yes | |
USB Dongle Stick | Yes | Yes | |
DDNS | Supported | Supported | |
Other USB Device | Web Cam | Not supported | Not supported |
Printer | Not supported | Not supported | |
Other Features | 2.1A USB Charging Port | Yes | No |
Charge 2 Devices Simultaneously | Yes (when not sharing content from USB) | No | |
Power Plug | Changeable for optional EU and UK plugs | US Type only | |
Charging | Supports iPad, iPhone, Android phone, Blackberry | Cannot support iPad charging | |
ErP support | Yes | No power on/off |
Distributor | Part # |
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Ingram | RU2286 |
DH | GWRH1 |
Synnex | 3571123 |
SKU | ECCN |
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GWRH1 | 5A992C |
Function | GWRH1 |
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Max Output Power | 2.1A @ 5VDC |
Connectors | |
AC Power Inlets | 100-240VAC; 50-60Hz 0.4A max |
USB | USB 1: full data sharing; USB 2: 2.1A charging port only |
Dimensions | GWRH1 |
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POP Information | |
10'' Peg Hook | 5 |
6'' Peg Hook | 3 |
Unit Dimensions | |
Height | 3.15" (8cm) |
Depth | 1.57" (4cm) |
Length | 1.89" (4.8cm) |
Unit Package Dimensions | |
Width | 5.94" (15cm) |
Height | 1.89" (4.8cm) |
Length | 5.12" (13cm) |
Master Carton | |
Width | 11.85" (30.1cm) |
Height | 5.79" (14.7cm) |
Depth | 6.14" (15.6cm) |
Master Carton Qty. | 6 |
Weight | |
Master Carton Wt. | 3.05lb (1.38kg) |
Unit Wt. | .25lb (.11kg) |
Physical Properties | |
Unit Weight with package | .45lb (.20kg) |
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