ifenglian.com

About ifenglian.com

Shenzhen Fenglian Technology Co., Ltd., also known as ifenglian.com, is a technology firm established in 2014 as a joint venture between Qihoo 360 and Netcore (磊科). The company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of smart routers and related application software under the 360 and Netcore brands.

The company's core hardware products are its series of smart routers, such as the 360 Security Router, which are designed for enhanced security and performance. Complementing the hardware is the company's proprietary 360 OS, a smart router open platform, and a mobile application that allows users to manage their network and connected devices remotely. This ecosystem is designed to serve as a central hub for the smart home, enabling control over various IoT devices like smart lights, plugs, and air conditioners. Fenglian Technology focuses on creating a secure and intelligent home network, offering features like parental controls, guest Wi-Fi ('frictionless internet access'), network diagnostics, and robust security protections.

The business operates by selling its hardware products and developing its software platform to create an interconnected smart home experience. Since its inception, the company has seen significant growth, reaching over 5 million households by 2016. The company has also completed several funding rounds, including a Series A of ¥200 million from Qihoo 360 in 2015 and a Series B of ¥300 million led by CSC Group (中科招商) in 2016. The company's legal representative is Lu Dong.