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• Australia's first MasterChef from IT industry

  Last night IT won the day in Network Ten's MasterChef, as Julie Goodwin, who helps her husband run business network support company Loyal I.T. Solutions, was awarded the crown of Australia's first master chef.

• Microsoft, Fujitsu, Asus settle with CSIRO

  Microsoft, Fujitsu and Asus have settled with Australian research body Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) over its US wireless patents.

• HP settles with CSIRO

  Hewlett Packard has settled with Australian peak research body Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) over its US wireless patent.

• Patent company takes on Wi-Fi industry

  A "technology licensing" company called Wi-LAN has sued 22 of the biggest names in wireless networking over alleged patent infringements.

• Microsoft wants to power the small-business phone, too

  Already looking to take over the corporate telephone system, Microsoft announced Monday its plans to tackle small-business telecommunications as well.

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  Remember the Ala-MIMO

  As CSIRO stands firm on its refusal to freely license key patents relating to WLANs, I'm reminded of the joke: what do you get when you grab a man by the testicles? The answer: his full attention.

Features and Case Studies (22)

• Draft N wireless routers: Get ready for 802.11n

  Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n standard) is the latest in wireless networking, and while 802.11n is not finally ratified, it does promise better speed, throughput, range and dependability. Is it worth its current premium price? We explore the promise and availability of Draft N gear on the Australian market.

• Cisco's new security target: consumers

  Cisco Systems, a multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses, is planning to move into the consumer market.

• Photo Gallery: CeBIT people

  A look at some of the people and stands from CeBIT 2006.

• The long and winding road to Wi-Fi 2.0

  New technology promises to increase the speed of wireless networks by a factor of 20, but the emerging standard is being delayed by vendors squabbling.

• How to add a Mac to a Windows network

  If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.

Reviews (77)

• D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615

  At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.

• Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router

  The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.

• Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440

  Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

• D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685

  The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a very good single-band Wireless-N router; however, its extra features hardly justify the price.

• Promise SmartStor NS4600

  The SmartStor NS4600 ticks the required feature boxes for being a NAS, but is in dire need of an interface overhaul and some features simply don't work.

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