Fon Fonera 2.0n

Fonera 2.0n is the fourth stand-alone router built by the FON hotspot company. Unlike typical routers the Fonera branded range are designed to allow some of your bandwidth to be shared with the public, either as a free service or on a paid-for basis. Fonera ensures that the public cannot access your LAN or exceed their allocated bandwidth.

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MSRP$109.00
Release date October, 2009
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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1 negative

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Pros:
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It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
+8agreedisagree

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NAS - Network-attached storage
+7agreedisagree

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Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
+7agreedisagree

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3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
+7agreedisagree

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Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
+7agreedisagree

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allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
+7agreedisagree

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Linux based, open to new features.
+6agreedisagree

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part of a great idea - open WiFi
+6agreedisagree

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Torrent download/upload without a computer
+5agreedisagree

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Dynamic DNS on dyndns.com free.
+5agreedisagree

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Firefox plugin - download manager
+5agreedisagree

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FTP server
+5agreedisagree

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Multilanguage GUI
+5agreedisagree

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Green - low power consumption
+5agreedisagree

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now includes wired Ethernet ports
+5agreedisagree

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great value - affordable for such a fully featured device
+5agreedisagree

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UMTS/3G internet connectivity
+4agreedisagree

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Plugin support
+4agreedisagree

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QoS
+4agreedisagree

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Services accesible from Wan
+4agreedisagree

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easy to use and stylish dashboard setup interface
+4agreedisagree

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compatible with many popular online services
+4agreedisagree

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SSH access on WAN/LAN/WiFi
+4agreedisagree

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https secure administration through WAN
+4agreedisagree

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OpenVPN
+3agreedisagree

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Megaupload, RapidShare: Configure your accounts so the Fonera 2.0n downloads for you.
+3agreedisagree

Cons:
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not compatible with La Fontenna
+7agreedisagree

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antennas are non-detachable
+6agreedisagree

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less compact than the previous generation G-only unit
+4agreedisagree

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No ADSL modem included
+2agreedisagree

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Not all features stable (oct 2009). Still in development and bugfix.
+1agreedisagree

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lacks simultaneous dual-RF-band operation (2.4GHz and 5GHz) or even ability to choose from the two frequency bands (2.4GHz only)
+1agreedisagree

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Not very high transfer speeds.
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Details

Fonera 2.0n has a USB port that allows users to connect an external hard drive, webcam or printer. Fonera 2.0 firmware provides more functionality than previous Foneras, including the ability to: share data wirelessly, upload videos or photos automatically to various social networking sites like YouTube, Flickr, Picasa and Facebook, or download torrents or files directly from sites such as BitTorrent, Rapidshare, and Megaupload, without a computer running at the same time.

Fonera 2.0n also enables users to backup files via WiFi to a hard drive, print, and provides remote access to an attached webcam. Attached external storage can be used to make the device function as a NAS. It can also use a 3G USB dongle to connect to the Internet (and share this connection). Fonera 2.0n is based on Open Source and developers are encouraged to create and share additional applications. The 2.0n firmware also claims to support the OLPC standard for mesh-networking, thus allowing a cluster of these devices to provide wireless coverage for a wide area.

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with the last edit occurring February 3, 2010 at 11:51 am by Yale
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TRENDnet TEW-639GR

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MSRP  $89.99    Released  November, 2008
Pros
  • can be found highly discounted
  • very stable
  • runs cool - even when heavily utilized
Cons
  • limited advanced settings compared to slightly older TRENDnet routers
  • unreliable for some - intermittent connection drops on both wireless and wired connections that require a hardware reset, continuously happens
  • not a true gigabit switch, only a hub - limits the amount of traffic that can go through, will slow down considerably as the number grows
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Linksys WRT120N

Linksys WRT120N

MSRP  $64.99    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • slick and attractive compared to the boxy old-school aesthetic of other routers
  • easy to hook up and install
  • affordable price
Cons
  • only capable of 150mbps, half that of true 802.11N - mentioned nowhere in the product literature
  • poor reception - poor range, connection always dropping, often cannot reconnect
  • not reliable - constantly needs to be reset
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4 reviews
54
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D-Link DIR-855

D-Link DIR-855

MSRP  $299.99    Released  September, 2008

The D-Link DIR-855 is an Xtreme N Duo Media Router that supports dualband (2.4GHz & 5GHz) wireless signals at the same time. This allows users to surf the Web on one band (2.4GHz), while simultaneously streaming HD content on the other band (5GHz). Included with this device is SharePort technology, which allows USB connections...

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Comments

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1.  avatar Yale said:

Wow there are so many Wireless-G Foneras - can somebody set me straight on which is currently available and which aren't? What are the differences between the two that aren't? Update the descriptions please - or let me know so I can delete the dupe if there is one.

Thanks!
Oct 10, 2009 7:32pm
2.  avatar mbirton said:

All Fonera models: 1. Fonera 2. Fonera+ 3. Fonera2.0g 4. Fonera 2.0N and another couple with a 3rd party hardware.
Currently sold models: Fonera+ and Fonera 2.0N
Oct 12, 2009 8:54am
3.  avatar ososxe said:

It can't be purchased on amazon or pricegrabber, but you can find it at the online store at www.fon.com
Oct 13, 2009 1:29pm
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mbirton

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October 12, 2009
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26 pros
6 cons
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Linux based, open to new features.
  • part of a great idea - open WiFi
  • Torrent download/upload without a computer
  • Dynamic DNS on dyndns.com free.
  • Firefox plugin - download manager
  • FTP server
  • Multilanguage GUI
  • Green - low power consumption
  • now includes wired Ethernet ports
  • great value - affordable for such a fully featured device
  • UMTS/3G internet connectivity
  • Plugin support
  • QoS
  • Services accesible from Wan
  • easy to use and stylish dashboard setup interface
  • compatible with many popular online services
  • SSH access on WAN/LAN/WiFi
  • https secure administration through WAN
  • OpenVPN
  • Megaupload, RapidShare: Configure your accounts so the Fonera 2.0n downloads for you.

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • antennas are non-detachable
  • less compact than the previous generation G-only unit
  • No ADSL modem included
  • Not all features stable (oct 2009). Still in development and bugfix.
  • Not very high transfer speeds.

Comments

"All Fonera models: 1. Fonera 2. Fonera+ 3. Fonera2.0g 4. Fonera 2.0N and another couple with a 3rd party hardware.
Currently sold models: Fonera+ and Fonera 2.0N"
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dom

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November 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
83
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mixed
positive
19 pros
4 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Linux based, open to new features.
  • part of a great idea - open WiFi
  • Firefox plugin - download manager
  • FTP server
  • Multilanguage GUI
  • Green - low power consumption
  • now includes wired Ethernet ports
  • great value - affordable for such a fully featured device
  • UMTS/3G internet connectivity
  • QoS
  • Services accesible from Wan
  • SSH access on WAN/LAN/WiFi
  • https secure administration through WAN

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • antennas are non-detachable
  • Not all features stable (oct 2009). Still in development and bugfix.
  • lacks simultaneous dual-RF-band operation (2.4GHz and 5GHz) or even ability to choose from the two frequency bands (2.4GHz only)

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Yale

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October 10, 2009
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ProSCORE
82
negative
mixed
positive
14 pros
3 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Linux based, open to new features.
  • part of a great idea - open WiFi
  • Torrent download/upload without a computer
  • Dynamic DNS on dyndns.com free.
  • now includes wired Ethernet ports
  • great value - affordable for such a fully featured device
  • easy to use and stylish dashboard setup interface
  • compatible with many popular online services

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • antennas are non-detachable
  • less compact than the previous generation G-only unit

Comments

"Wow there are so many Wireless-G Foneras - can somebody set me straight on which is currently available and which aren't? What are the differences between the two that aren't? Update the descriptions please - or let me know so I can delete the dupe if there is one.

Thanks!"

Competitors

Yale prefers Fon Fonera 2.0n over Linksys WRT120N
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Michelangelo Bottura

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October 31, 2009
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ProSCORE
87
negative
mixed
positive
26 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Linux based, open to new features.
  • part of a great idea - open WiFi
  • Torrent download/upload without a computer
  • Dynamic DNS on dyndns.com free.
  • Firefox plugin - download manager
  • FTP server
  • Multilanguage GUI
  • Green - low power consumption
  • now includes wired Ethernet ports
  • great value - affordable for such a fully featured device
  • UMTS/3G internet connectivity
  • Plugin support
  • QoS
  • Services accesible from Wan
  • easy to use and stylish dashboard setup interface
  • compatible with many popular online services
  • SSH access on WAN/LAN/WiFi
  • https secure administration through WAN
  • OpenVPN
  • Megaupload, RapidShare: Configure your accounts so the Fonera 2.0n downloads for you.

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • antennas are non-detachable
  • less compact than the previous generation G-only unit
  • No ADSL modem included

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salimfadhley

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November 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
83
negative
mixed
positive
20 pros
4 cons
love itlove it
want itwant it
have ithave it

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Linux based, open to new features.
  • part of a great idea - open WiFi
  • Torrent download/upload without a computer
  • Dynamic DNS on dyndns.com free.
  • Firefox plugin - download manager
  • FTP server
  • Multilanguage GUI
  • now includes wired Ethernet ports
  • UMTS/3G internet connectivity
  • Plugin support
  • Services accesible from Wan
  • SSH access on WAN/LAN/WiFi
  • https secure administration through WAN
  • OpenVPN

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • antennas are non-detachable
  • No ADSL modem included
  • Not very high transfer speeds.

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ososxe

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October 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
86
negative
mixed
positive
19 pros
3 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Linux based, open to new features.
  • part of a great idea - open WiFi
  • Torrent download/upload without a computer
  • Dynamic DNS on dyndns.com free.
  • Firefox plugin - download manager
  • FTP server
  • Multilanguage GUI
  • Green - low power consumption
  • great value - affordable for such a fully featured device
  • Plugin support
  • easy to use and stylish dashboard setup interface
  • compatible with many popular online services
  • Megaupload, RapidShare: Configure your accounts so the Fonera 2.0n downloads for you.

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • antennas are non-detachable
  • less compact than the previous generation G-only unit

Comments

"It can't be purchased on amazon or pricegrabber, but you can find it at the online store at www.fon.com"
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jfisbein

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October 13, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
0 cons
want itwant it
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)
  • NAS - Network-attached storage
  • Make Money Functionality: Create a FON Spot. Then you can earn money every time a non-Fonero connects to it. The only router that pays you back!
  • 3G to WiFi: Convert 3G dongle into a WiFi signal.
  • Greater WiFi Reach: Improve your home wireless coverage with two antennae and the power of 802.11n.
  • allows free access to over 700k Fon Spots worldwide
  • Green - low power consumption

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

jfisbein prefers Fon Fonera 2.0n over D-Link DIR-855
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Filippo Casamassima

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October 10, 2009
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
2 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • It can be connected to many devices (external HD, Printer, Webcam, usb Sound Card)

Cons

  • not compatible with La Fontenna
  • No ADSL modem included

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Jason Schoonenberg

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December 10, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • QoS

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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