News (17)

  • 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.

  • New Wi-Fi standard delayed again

    The long-awaited next-generation Wi-Fi standard has been delayed again and won't likely be ratified until sometime in 2008.

  • New Wi-Fi standard hits another bump in the road

    The draft proposal of the next generation Wi-Fi standard failed to pass a critical vote on Tuesday, emphasising experts' warnings that consumers and business customers should wait until the final draft is completed before purchasing products that claim to be draft compliant.

  • Report: New standard helps Wi-Fi growth

    A new Wi-Fi standard is picking up where its predecessor left off, helping to maintain strong growth in wireless networking as the market prepares for combination products next year, according to a research report.

  • Worry-free wireless

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

Features and Case Studies (17)

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 3com, Netgear Australia square off

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

  • 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.

Reviews (35)

  • 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.

  • 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 WNHDEB111 HD/Gaming 5GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit

    They're big and quite ugly, but there's no doubting that Netgear's WNHDEB111 delivers in the 802.11n speed stakes finally!

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