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Most of the peripherals being launched presently appear to keep the sharing across a range of users right on top of their feature list. Edimax outs a new 802.11n 3G broadband router solution named 3G-6200n that also seems to do just that. Encompassed failover or backup function, this new router also blends in 3G and a USB slot for added flexibility by integrating a failover or backup option.

Users have the choice to divvy up this router with all network users in either a 3G/3.5G connection or a XDSL/Cable connection. When fastened to a 3G USB modem card, this innovative router permits users to share a 3G connection. They can enjoy data transfer rates of up to 7.2 Mbps on doing so.

Incorporating a built-in Ethernet WAN port that enables connection of a cable or xDSL modem and a USB 2.0 port for UMTS/HSDPA, users can benefit from mobile Internet services. This feature should also allow them to backup to an external USB drive. Connecting to an xDSL or cable modem, the router is enabled for data transfer rates of up to 150 Mbps. It also proffers a considerably augmented wireless coverage with support for the latest wireless technology mainly 802.11n standard.

Users can additionally choose to centrally backup the data on an external USB Drive or even develop a failover function thanks to the router’s added flexibility. In an event when the primary broadband line is down, users can switch over to the USB 3G broadband services as well. Moreover for both the broadband services, users can set the primary and secondary options. The router is also easy to install and manage courtesy the comprised multilingual EZMax setup wizard and the integrated EZView management.

Eric, Edimax who has recently taken over the operations in India mentioned, “For us India has always been an important market from the growth prospective. The new 3G routers enable the user with faster transfer speeds and also act as multi-utility devices. For us this just the beginning and you will see more innovation in the near future.”

In the EZView interface users are offered with options for locally and remotely managing the router via the Internet. This interface also permits users to identify all the connected UPnP compatible devices in the network. They can thus manage information like bandwidth, IP address, open ports and DMZ of each device.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) technology is also supported by the router, further making configuration of wireless security easy. This will allow users to set up superior wireless security by a simple push of the pairing button located on the router.

The pricing and availability details of the router are not clear as of now.