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    The Wi-Fi Alliance plans to begin certifying next-generation Wi-Fi products starting in 2007 before the 802.11n standard is fully complete, a decision that should ease consumers' concerns about buying prestandard products.

  • Why go wireless?

    If your dial-up connection feels like city traffic in peak hour, and you'll have to wait until next century to get access to ADSL - don't lose heart - there may be a wireless alternative. ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • Whither Wi-Fi?

    As chairman of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Dennis Eaton has a birds eye view of an industry he says is gripped by a tug-of-war over speeds and standards.

  • Tired of wired?

    With interoperable products and a variety of form factors, wireless LANs are coming into the mainstream.

  • Wireless broadband: heard it before

    Will 2003 be the year of wireless, or is it time for its proponents to take a reality check. Looks like the Telcos will decide.

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  • Photos: Airbus A380 lands in Sydney

    Singapore Airlines, the first carrier to take ownership of the world's largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380, has flown its inaugural commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. ZDNet Australia visited Sydney Airport to see what customers can expect from what's been dubbed the "big fella".

  • 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?

  • Tired of wired?

    With interoperable products and a variety of form factors, wireless LANs are coming into the mainstream.

  • Gear makers rally behind Wi-Fi security

    Wi-Fi gear makers are lining up to lend support to a new security standard, as they try to allay concerns about transmitting data over wireless networks.

  • 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.

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  • Proxim Skyline: Speed at a price

    Proxim's Skyline access point offers a lot of bandwidth for heavy network users. Is the return on the investment worth it?

  • Mobile phones, handhelds call for WiFi

    Already a hit in millions of homes and businesses, the wireless technology known as Wi-Fi is being used to extend the capabilities of mobile phones and personal digital assistants.

  • Whither Wi-Fi?

    As chairman of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Dennis Eaton has a birds eye view of an industry he says is gripped by a tug-of-war over speeds and standards.

  • Proxim Orinoco 11a/b/g ComboCard Gold

    Want the flexibility of connecting to either 802.11a or 802.11g networks? This feature-rich adapter from Proxim may be just the card for you.

  • Intel steps up 802.11g plans

    Intel is picking up the pace on introducing 802.11g technology into its products, as the emerging wireless networking specification gathers customer and standards support.

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