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  • No backdown from CSIRO over Wi-Fi patents

    Australian government research body CSIRO is standing firm on its claims to Wi-Fi patents and refusing to offer any guarantee it won't sue manufacturers of next generation wireless products.

  • Take advantage of the cost savings of a wireless LAN

    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?”

  • Worry-free wireless

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

  • Off site, on LAN

    Which would you rather have: happy and productive employees, or ex-employees? It sounds like a no-brainer, yet every day companies choose the latter by not adequately supporting remote workers and telecommuters.

  • Naked network

    You may be enjoying the convenience of a newly installed wireless solution, but how many strangers are doing the same with your network?

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    Two of Australia's top managing directors of networking firms go head to head on critical issues.

  • 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 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?

  • Take advantage of the cost savings of a wireless LAN

    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?”

  • Six ADSL firewall routers tested

    Distributed companies increasingly use VPN connections to access and share information. We test ADSL firewall routers that are designed for this purpose.

Reviews (23)

  • Netgear DG834G

    The DG834G combines five network functions in a single box — ADSL modem, router, switch, firewall and 802.11g wireless access point.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • Netgear WNR854T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router Gigabit Edition

    The Netgear WNR854T RangeMax Next Gigabit a router that supports Gigabit Ethernet wired networking along with Draft 2.0 of the 802.11n wireless standard. In our testing, the WNR854T proved itself to be a solid performer.

  • Netgear ReadyNAS RND4250

    The ReadyNAS RND4250 is a new product in Netgear's line-up developed to bring enterprise level storage technology to small business and home users at a reasonable price.

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