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  • Linksys leapfrogs wireless networking titans

    Little-known network equipment maker Linksys has catapulted its way to become the early leader in a market that most analysts believed would be dominated by Intel and 3Com, two well-known brand names that spent heavily on advertising to tout their initial products in consumer magazines.

  • Escape from dial-up hell

    Coming soon to airports, hotels, and cafes--the wireless Web, at speeds up to seven times faster than a T1 connection.

  • Enterprise Wi-Fi: The strategies become clearer

    Commentary: Two big things are boosting enterprise Wi-Fi: the approval of 802.11g and WPA, and the arrival of Cisco in a cloud of vapour.

  • Spoiling a wireless hacker's day

    Security tools, features and protocols offer greater protection than ever before. But how do companies reduce the risk of hackers accessing Wi-Fi or 802.11 wireless networks?

  • Worry-free wireless

    Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.

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  • Six wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.

  • Six quick wireless security tips

    Implementing a wireless networking system can result in serious security problems if the system is not properly secured. To help you close security holes, here are a few wireless networking solutions.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

  • Six wireless access points tested

    In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?

  • Spoiling a wireless hacker's day

    Security tools, features and protocols offer greater protection than ever before. But how do companies reduce the risk of hackers accessing Wi-Fi or 802.11 wireless networks?

Reviews (12)

  • Lose the wires, keep the security: 6 wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options.

  • Wireless living: 3Com home networking

    3Com's Home Wireless Gateway measures just 17.8 by 21.6 by 5.1cm and is shaped rather like a cigar box. Despite its compact and unassuming appearance, this AU$500 device functions as the digital nerve centre of your home network.

  • 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g USB Adapter

    This pocket-sized Wi-Fi adapter scores with its eye-pleasing and innovative design, ease of setup and great performance. Strong security makes it a handy networking tool for corporate users, too.

  • Worry-free wireless

    Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.

  • Look mum, no wires!

    Deploying 802.11 wireless Ethernet can bring many benefits to most companies. Plus, it could make "you" a hero. David Berlind's own wireless experiment has left him high on Wi-Fi.

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