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News (246)

• Foundry rolls out IPv6 router and switch support

  As IPv6 moves onto corporate networks, Foundry has added support for the protocol to its 10-Gigabit kit.

• Cisco releases 'critical' updates

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

• Cisco, VMware want Aussie testers

  Cisco Systems this week said it was looking for Australian customers to trial the beta version of the Nexus 1000V distributed virtual software switch which it developed with VMware and announced earlier today.

• Cisco partners sell fake routers to US military

  Cisco admits its partners sold counterfeit Cisco products to the US military, posing a serious threat to military and critical national infrastructure, according to the FBI

• Cisco creates Web 2.0 appliances

  Cisco has launched a switching platform, which it claims is designed to cope with interactive multimedia Web applications.

Blogs (3)

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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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  Doing for AV what VoIP did for telephony

  Sydney-based start-up Audinate is making traditional analog cabling obsolete in favour of TCP/IP-based networking technology. And it's doing a pretty good job so far, with its technology used by World Youth Day and the Sydney Opera House.

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  Fix flawed software, don't gag the researcher

  If you ran a software company and an independent security researcher contacted you with proof that your product contains security vulnerabilities, how would you react?

Features and Case Studies (120)

• Does HP want Cisco users to switch?

  Rivalry between long-term partners heats up as Hewlett-Packard seeks more gains in low-end switching 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.

• McData leads director switch market

  McData has maintained its position as the director switch market leader for the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan) in 2004, according to recent IDC statistics.

• 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.

• 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?

Reviews (103)

• Netgear DG834G

  The DG834G combines five network functions in a single box " ADSL modem, router, switch, firewall and 802.11g wireless access point.

• Asus RT-N13U Wireless N Router

  Asus' inexpensive 802.11n router is a bit of a bargain, although it does also bring with it some bargain basement sensibilities.

• 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 WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

  The Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router bears the same sleek, antenna-free design as its sibling the WRT160N, except features a four port gigabit switch. We are a little disappointed at the lack of a USB port, which means it can't act as a print server or easily facilitate network storage. It more than makes up for these lacking features, however, with excellent performance in CNET Labs' testing.

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