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  • 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 adopts IP telephony standard

    Cisco Systems plans to finally adopt a key Internet Protocol telephony standard, allowing the addition of new network-service features and enabling companies such as Microsoft to integrate their communications products with Cisco gear.

  • Cisco releases 'critical' updates

    Networking giant Cisco has published a raft of security advisories as part of its biannual patch-release schedule.

  • 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).

  • Cisco squashes VoIP, router bugs

    Flaws in Cisco Systems software for routers and IP telephony could be a conduit for attacks on enterprise networks, the company has warned.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Redback on the comeback trail

    Eight months after it emerged from bankruptcy, Redback Networks is racking up new contracts.

  • 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.

  • Teaching old routers new tricks

    Some networking equipment companies are sprucing up their existing products to go after a hot and growing market known as the multiservice edge, but sceptics question whether or not the products are up to the task.

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Reviews (56)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N

    The Linksys WRT320N forces you to pick either the 2.4GHz or the 5GHz band for your wireless network. Given that, it's not an ideal choice for an environment with both types of wireless clients.

  • Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (2009)

    The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking and works well for their homes. Savvy and Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their money.

  • Linksys WRT300N router

    Though it offers good maximum throughput, the Linksys WRT300N ultimately fails to do the new Draft N standard proud in both mixed-mode and long-range tests. Wait to see how the rest of the Draft N products fare.

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