Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.
Compare PricesIf you've got relatives lagging behind on wireless adoption, the BP504UK represents a good value bundle, as long as their needs are light. If you yourself are a hopeless bandwidth junkie, there are better overall alternatives available.
Compare PricesThe V300 works just fine as a VoIP router but it lacks the firewall configuration options that all routers should have.
The V25 headset plugs into the speaker and microphone ports of your sound card and enables softphone VoIP calls to be taken in a busy office or noisy home. It includes a separate volume adjustment and an on/off switch for the built-in microphone.
Compare PricesNetComm's NS370W captures live video images and wirelessly streams them over a LAN or the Internet for remote monitoring. Its built-in web server allows you to access the camera using a browser to control the camera or view images. It can also be set up with user-configured motion detection which can archive images or alert you via email if the camera is triggered. The wired version, NS370, at AU4$249, will save you $100.
The Banksia USB HDTV tuner is a high quality, space-saving way to reap the benefits of a high-definition television and PVR system for under AU$200.
Compare PricesThe V35 works admirably as a speakerphone for any VoIP application on any modern computer platform, although you may have a touch of sticker shock at the asking price.
The NB9W is a solid performer, combining a modem, router and VoIP gateway in one, making it an ideal solution for the home or office.
Compare PricesNetcomm's Turbo HomePlug adds the speed element that was so sorely lacking in the original HomePlug, making it a truly viable alternative to wireless networking, and a good complimentary solution to wired networking solutions.
Compare PricesThe V300 offers quality voice services and simple router functionality in an easy to set up package.
Compare PricesNetcomm's Homeplug Ethernet kit provides a reasonable alternative where wireless networking simply won't work.
Compare PricesThe V-100 combines solid technology and a service that's cheaper to run than competing VoIP services, and is highly recommended.
Despite some performance quirks, the NB5580W is an enticing bit of wireless kit for the first-time networker, thanks to its ease of installation and configuration.
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