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    Now that wireless is becoming technologically and financially competitive with its wired equivalents, the strongest argument of all to cut the cable is convenience. New standards in speed make wireless networking a valid choice.

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

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    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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  • Wireless tech liberates your network(ers)

    Now that wireless is becoming technologically and financially competitive with its wired equivalents, the strongest argument of all to cut the cable is convenience. New standards in speed make wireless networking a valid choice.

  • 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?

  • 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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    Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

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  • Wireless crackdown

    The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Detection and prevention: 6 intrusion detection systems tested

    Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

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