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News (29)

• Aust businesses snap up broadband

  The number of businesses deploying DSL has almost doubled in the last year, and nine out of ten customers are happy with their ISP, according to a survey by IDC.

• Getting there from anywhere

  Wireless Internet, anywhere in the hemisphere? In 10 days? We'll see.

• The truth about Aust broadband technologies

  Is it the technology you can't do without or an expense you don't need? We examine the alternatives, pitfalls, myths, and benefits.

• ICANN: IPv4 will run out by 2011

  Big businesses need to start planning now to handle changes that will take place when a new version of the Internet's fundamental routing protocol becomes ubiquitous, or risk losing online customers, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

• Don't get caught out in the Ethernet

  Ethernet is being groomed as the ISP WAN media protocol of the future, both for home users and the corporate market. ZDNet examines what makes it so attractive and the progress to date.

Features and Case Studies (10)

• That other broadband revolution

  While everyone was distracted by the NBN, a revolution was under way in the supply of fixed line broadband.

• 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.

• The war against VoIP: How long can the telcos fight?

  Voice over IP has reached some major milestones in 2008 in both the enterprise and consumer ends of the market but how long can traditional telcos continue to fight against this disruptive technology?

• Australia a step closer to WiMAX

  Wireless broadband users in Australia could enjoy maximum surfing speeds of 75 megabits per second by mid-2006, analysts say.

• 10 ways to improve network performance

  If a car starts to stall, drivers would pop the bonnet and check the individual components. But when a network goes down, how are the weak points identified and isolated?

Reviews (8)

• Faster and stronger: 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.

• Tech Guide: Wireless network purchases

  Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

• Clock Your Connection Speed

  Is your ISP delivering on its promises of fast Internet connectivity? Use NetPerSec to call its bluff.

• Telstra NetComm Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway

  NetComm Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway provides an easy set-up, good coverage and modest speed. While this system gives you the advantage of portable wireless gateway, wireless services are less reliable and cannot match ADSL2 speeds.

• Broadband: Which plan is for you?

  The broadband business -- plans, peaks, and penalties -- can be confusing to say the least. We line up some of Australia's best.

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