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News (402)

• VPN flaws cause router patching nightmare

  Multiple vulnerabilities found in a VPN protocol used by most router vendors means that administrators are once again being advised to patch their network hardware, which is a far bigger issue than patching servers or desktops.

• Cisco ignoring fake routers on eBay?

  Cisco is not taking enough action to stamp out the sale of counterfeit products on internet auction sites, according to networking-product resellers in the UK.

• NSW Commerce Dept makes connections

  The NSW Department of Commerce has awarded several contracts jointly worth more than AU$1 million as it continues a project to upgrade its extensive wide area network (WAN).

• People Telecom in AU$500k network upgrade

  Business-focused telco People Telecom has flagged plans to spend around AU$500k upgrading its broadband network with new Internet aggregation hardware.

• Cisco readying XML device

  Already a powerhouse in the market for Internet routers, Cisco intends to enter the emerging market for XML networking products this year, according to industry sources.

Blogs (3)

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  In mundanity, Wi-Fi finds a new purpose

  What's the first thing you look at when you check into a hotel room? The bed? The view? The minibar?

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  NBN: Like giving candy to babies

  I have seen the NBN, and it looks a lot like Christina Aguilera. Or, at least, it looked like her when I dropped into Ericsson's Melbourne headquarters recently to see a live demo of their NBN solutions. Yet behind the streaming TV, one question lingers -- and not even the government seems able to answer it.

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  100Gbps Ethernet shows NBN's promise

  The coming glut of 100Gbps Ethernet shows that the potential growth of the National Broadband Network is limited only by the laws of physics and the laws of Parliament.

Features and Case Studies (151)

• 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.

• How to configure a new Cisco router

  When it comes to configuring a new Cisco router, much of the configuration depends on what type of router it is as well as the purpose it will serve. However, every administrator has his or her own list of commands they use to configure every router "just right." This week, David Davis shares his own list of 10 commands to configure on every router.

• Researchers envision the Linux of routing

  Scientists at Berkeley are close to releasing an open-source software code that could do for routing what Linux did for operating systems.

• 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 skinny on Cisco's product strategy

  Cisco's Mario Mazzola offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's next-generation core Internet router.

Reviews (118)

• Billion BiPAC 7402G

  An 802.11g wireless router with an integrated ADSL modem suitable for multiple PC homes and small offices.

• 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.

• Asus RT-N16 Wireless Router

  Asus' high-end wireless router has plenty of throughput grunt, but we do wish the company would offer better support documentation.

• 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.

• 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.

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