NetComm reviews

NetComm NP200AV Homeplug

Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.

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Netcomm BP504UK 54Mbps Wireless Bundle

If 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.

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NetComm MyNetFone V300

The V300 works just fine as a VoIP router but it lacks the firewall configuration options that all routers should have.

NetComm V25 Headset

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.

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NetComm MyLanCam NSW370W

NetComm'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.

NetComm Banksia Digital HD USB TV Tuner

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.

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NetComm V35 portable USB VoIP speakerphone

The 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.

NetComm NB9W

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.

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NetComm NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet

Netcomm'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.

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NetComm V300

The V300 offers quality voice services and simple router functionality in an easy to set up package.

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NetComm HomePlug Ethernet

Netcomm's Homeplug Ethernet kit provides a reasonable alternative where wireless networking simply won't work.

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NetComm MyNetFone V-100

The V-100 combines solid technology and a service that's cheaper to run than competing VoIP services, and is highly recommended.

NetComm NB5580W wireless gateway

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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