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A new home networking standard promises much, but something odd's happening behind the scenes.
3Com's Home Wireless Gateway measures just 17.8 by 21.6 by 5.1cm and is shaped rather like a cigar box. Despite its compact and unassuming appearance, this AU$500 device functions as the digital nerve centre of your home network.
A broadband connection brings the Internet into your home at blazing speeds. And with a wireless, or Wi-Fi, network, you can get that access on multiple computers throughout your home -- and even outside -- without cords.
New Wi-Fi connections allow stereos to play downloaded music and TVs to show photos stored on PCs.
The HomeRF Working Group will no longer be developing its wireless networking specification, although university partners may continue the work.
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