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  • 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.

  • 802.11 options: Supporting wireless users

    Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.

  • Internet VPNs: the WAN and the light?

    They promise low-cost connectivity that could make conventional, expensive WANs a thing of the past. But can roll-your-own Internet VPNs really deliver?

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  • Buffalo wireless USB adapter

    Great range and high speeds grace Buffalo's 802.11g USB adapter, but its incomplete documentation may confuse those new to networking.

  • How Service Pack 2 affects Wi-Fi

    When it comes to wireless networking, Windows XP Service Pack 2 has managed to improve ease of use but does the mega patch cause any problems with wireless connectivity?

  • Vendors fail to simplify wireless LAN security

    Wireless LAN vendors have fallen short in delivering interoperable, highly secure products and despite vendor marketing hype, achieving a highly secure enterprise wireless LAN remains complex and costly, says Meta Group.

  • 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.

  • Linksys WRV54G Wireless VPN Router

    The Linksys WRV54G delivers VPN support while turning a blind eye to basic wireless security.

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Reviews (32)

  • 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.

  • SMC EZ Connect G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

    SMC injects more speed into its wireless USB adapter, the EZ Connect G Wireless USB 2.0. Find out what else we like about this slinky Wi-Fi stick.

  • Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240

    If your priorities don't include long-range connectivity, then by all means get the somewhat ironically named Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 wireless notebook adaptor for its record-breaking short-range speeds.

  • Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

    The Linksys WPC54G covers the basics but lacks extras. If you can content yourself with a no-frills wireless networking solution, you may want to consider this plain-Jane 802.11g PC Card adapter.

  • Netgear WPN511

    The Netgear WPN511 offers outstanding speed when used with its router counterpart, the WPN824, but its performance suffers in mixed-mode environments.

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