FON today introduced the Fonera 2.0n WiFi router in the US market. It combines FON’s WiFi sharing with Web 2.0 services such as YouTube, Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, BitTorrent, RapidShare, and other content — even while users’ PCs are off.
The Fonera 2.0n features a built-in USB hub and Fonera 2.0 management software that allows users to connect external hard drives and other USB devices. This enables users to upload videos or photos on a dongle or sync your YouTube, Flickr, Picasa, and Facebook files to the external drive.
Additional features include the ability to backup files to a hard drive, print, or access a remote webcam via WiFi, and convert an HSDPA or 3G dongle to WiFi.
Inexpensive FON access points can create two WiFi signals, one private and one public. That allows you to have a secure, wireless Internet connection at home and provide free access to the public. Fonera owners can also choose to make money by selling FON WiFi access passes or letting guests roam at their FON Spot.
FON is currently charging Europeans €50 for the 2.0n, but it should cost $50 once the company updates to allow US sales.
