Broadband

  • 8.2 6

    iiNet BoB wireless modem

    22 Sep 2009 2:17 PM

    iiNet customers who yearn for a simple networking life will do well out of BoB, although like most routers, it's not without its quirks.

    Specs: Handset , USB, Wi-Fi

  • 8.0 2.8

    Telstra Turbo 21 modem

    20 Mar 2009 5:17 PM

    Telstra's Turbo 21 delivered the fastest wireless broadband experience we've seen. This excellent performance will be enough to justify its high price for some.

    Specs: 1.9 Mbps, 21 Mbps, USB

  • 7.5 4.5

    NetComm N3G005W 3G Wi-Fi Router

    15 Jan 2009 10:36 AM

    Renters or those who want to mix and match broadband styles with a dab of 3G will do well with NetComm's N3G005W router, as long as you don't need lots of wired ports.

  • 8.0

    Billion BiPAC 2070 HomePlug AV200

    21 Feb 2008 6:06 PM

    Billion's entry into the homeplug market is a good one, with a few rough edges.

    Specs: Ethernet over power

  • 6.3 9.5

    D-Link DHP-300

    31 Jan 2008 6:12 PM

    D-Link's take on HD powerline adaptors manages to look a lot better than the competition, but the same old network performance woes bring the whole package down.

    Specs: Ethernet Over Power

  • 8.6 5

    Netcomm NP200AV Homeplug

    24 Dec 2007 2:54 PM

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

    Specs: Ethernet Over Power , 108Mbps

  • 8.0 2.8

    Telstra Next G Prepaid Broadband

    13 Nov 2007 1:13 PM

    Telstra's prepaid wireless broadband offering is good for casual browsers or those who'd rather avoid dodgy Net cafes, but beware — there's a pricing sting to be considered.

  • 8.0 2.7

    Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G HSDPA USB Modem

    29 Jan 2007 12:34 PM

    Vodafone's compact USB modem boosts accessibility to the telco's high-speed 3G mobile network — but the speed can range from over 2Mbps to less than 300Kbps depending on your location.

  • 8.7 9.3

    AdvaTel PowerLine 85 Ethernet Adapter

    17 Oct 2006 11:45 AM

    AdvaTel's PL85 delivers handsomely, providing plug-and-play home networking that's faster to configure than a wireless LAN and support for any type of Ethernet device.

    Specs: 802.3

  • 6.7 4.7

    Linksys WPC300N

    26 Apr 2006 2:17 PM

    Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares.

    Specs: PC card , 802.11n , Wireless

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  • Ask Us: Should I bother with wireless broadband?

    Joseph Hanlon takes you through the pros and cons of wireless broadband to help you figure out if it's right for you.

  • ANZ dishes out free Wi-Fi

    Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has begun to offer free Wi-Fi wireless internet access in over 100 locations across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, in an act of generosity to last the next few months.

  • Aussie web data consumption doubles

    Australian internet users now consume twice as much data than they did a year ago, but figures by Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal there are still over 200,000 businesses and government agencies on a dial-up connection.