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The lower cost of components, coupled with a fast-maturing technology, is prompting many organisations and IT professionals to ask: “What is the cost of deploying a wireless LAN vs. a wired one?”
So you want to build a network? ZDNet Australia provides you with this guide to selecting the right technology, planning the set-up, buying the necessary hardware and building an Ethernet LAN.
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.
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