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  • Gateway opens up the home network

    Shared broadband access tools arrive for the SOHO and SME markets

  • Linksys leapfrogs wireless networking titans

    Little-known network equipment maker Linksys has catapulted its way to become the early leader in a market that most analysts believed would be dominated by Intel and 3Com, two well-known brand names that spent heavily on advertising to tout their initial products in consumer magazines.

  • Barbie gets connected with ZigBee standard

    A new home networking standard promises much, but something odd's happening behind the scenes.

  • Linksys Wi-Fi router vulnerability discovered

    Cisco Systems has issued a patch for a security flaw in one of its Linksys routers that could give hackers access to consumers' home networks.

  • Cisco tackles SMB market

    Cisco has launched a new suite of products aimed at countering what it acknowledges is a lack of strength in the local small to medium business (SMB) market.

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    Free Wi-Fi: Where's the Fon in that?

    There's no such thing as a free lunch, so the old adage goes -- but is there such a thing as free Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi sharing company Fon thinks it has the answer, as does Google-backed start-up Meraki.

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  • 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.

  • Linksys Wi-Fi router vulnerability discovered

    Cisco Systems has issued a patch for a security flaw in one of its Linksys routers that could give hackers access to consumers' home networks.

  • Cisco turns 20

    When Cisco Systems unveiled its latest and greatest network router in May, it trumpeted the event as a watershed. Can the networking giant build on past success and find new ways to grow?

  • Datacentre 2020: Greener, faster, more flexible

    The average datacentre lasts between 15 and 20 years, so when the current generation of datacentres near the end of their working life, will their replacements be at all familiar?

  • Fast fixes for 10 common Wi-Fi problems

    If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.

Reviews (25)

  • Barbie gets connected with ZigBee standard

    A new home networking standard promises much, but something odd's happening behind the scenes.

  • Belkin ADSL Modem With Built-In Wireless Router

    This all-in-one solution from Belkin incorporates an ADSL modem, 4-port router and an 802.11g wireless access point suitable for a multi-PC home or SOHO user.

  • Buffalo WZR-RS-G54

    If you've got a small office and need remote access, then the WZR-RS-G54 is a solid choice. For most home users, however, it's pure overkill.

  • Netgear WGR614 Wireless Router 54Mbps

    Want a wireless router that doesn't trade price for performance? This 802.11g silver box from Netgear may be just what you need.

  • 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.

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