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  • Analysts predict Wi-Fi crash

    The money being spent on the rollout of 802.11b networks has been compared to the excesses of the dot-com boom, with Wi-Fi tipped to play second fiddle to Bluetooth.

  • Wireless hacking: the art of Wardriving

    Wardriving - the practice of detecting (and sometimes infiltrating) wireless networks from a remote location – is happening in Sydney right now. ZDNet Australia recently went for a ride to see how easy it really is to access the supposedly secure wireless networks of leading companies.

  • 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.

  • Linux gets Intel help with Centrino

    A year after it launched its Centrino chip package for building notebooks with wireless networking abilities, Intel has begun a public project to let Linux take advantage of the hardware.

  • Commentary: Is Centrino a must have?

    The launch of new mobile technologies from Intel raises some interesting questions about the finicky nature of wireless connections and provides fertile ground for confusion when it comes to buying notebook computers.

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  • Analysts predict Wi-Fi crash

    The money being spent on the rollout of 802.11b networks has been compared to the excesses of the dot-com boom, with Wi-Fi tipped to play second fiddle to Bluetooth.

  • 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?

  • Belkin Wireless G Router with Built-in USB Print Server

    Just about everything to do with this wireless router and print server is extremely easy to use. If you're looking for an 802.11g router and want a simple life, the Belkin Wireless G Router with Built-In USB Print Server comes highly recommended.

  • Fast fixes for 10 common Wi-Fi problems

    If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.

  • Netgear FWG114P

    Netgear's FWG114P wireless access point/router/firewall/print server is a great all-in-one device for those planning to set up a home office.

Reviews (42)

  • Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g

    The WG302 offers dual antennas, hardy WEP and WPA security, bridge/repeater capabilities, and -- best of all -- it helps Wi-Fi transmissions remain strong by sidestepping rival signals.

  • Analysts predict Wi-Fi crash

    The money being spent on the rollout of 802.11b networks has been compared to the excesses of the dot-com boom, with Wi-Fi tipped to play second fiddle to Bluetooth.

  • Bluesocket Wireless Gateway: Wireless security savior?

    The words "wireless" and "security" usually don't fit into a sentence without a wry chuckle added in there. A new generation of wireless security devices aims to change that perception.

  • 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?

  • TRENDnet TEW-432BRP 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router

    The TRENDnet TEW-432BRP proves the adage that you get what you pay for -- it's a fundamentally generic wireless router with few bad points, but nothing that really stands out aside from its inexpensive pricing.

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