Internet & networking articles

  • What can we do with 100Mbps?

    24 Apr 2009 5:09 PM

    Australia is hurtling slowly towards one of the fastest broadband networks in the world, but what are we going to do with it?

  • Sept start for bush broadband upgrade?

    24 Apr 2009 4:31 PM

    Part of the government's National Broadband Network plan, the $250 million injection to create new backhaul links in regional areas could start construction by September this year.

  • Meridian Sooloos Music Server

    24 Apr 2009 1:34 PM

    The Meridian Sooloos is a modular music server with an easy-to-use interface and one of the best Random modes we've seen. The downside? It's expensive.

    Specs: Music server , Ethernet, Stereo audio, Coaxial , MP3, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless, CD audio, FLAC

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Bluetooth 3.0: What you do and don't need to know

    23 Apr 2009 12:26 PM

    Bluetooth 3.0+High Speed has been officially confirmed, with faster data transfer on the cards by the end of this year.

  • Qld to build Wi-Fi into trains

    14 Apr 2009 3:21 PM

    The Queensland Government has outlined plans to offer a Wi-Fi service on the state's trains as part of a roll-out of real-time security monitoring technology.

  • Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N

    14 Apr 2009 1:16 PM

    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.

    Specs: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11n, 802.3, 802.3u , 1000Mbps

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Bluetooth 3.0 on its way

    14 Apr 2009 12:48 PM

    The upgraded wireless spec will be significantly faster and will enable the transfer of entire media libraries at the touch of a button.

  • No NBN winner: Govt goes FTTH alone

    07 Apr 2009 9:17 AM

    The Federal Government has terminated the National Broadband Network tender process with no winner, instead flagging plans to invest billions in building its own fibre-to-the-home network to 90 per cent of Australians over the next eight years.

  • WA Govt bins $1bn broadband network

    03 Apr 2009 5:35 PM

    The Western Australian Government has decided to bin its plan to roll out a statewide broadband network.

  • CNET Australia's new look!

    01 Apr 2009 10:31 PM

    Watch the video to find out about all the changes in our new design, then jump on our Forum to tell us what you like and what you don't.

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  • Netgear Stora MS2110

    One of the cheapest network storage units on the market, the Netgear Stora comes with lots of features and with minimal hassle.

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  • Western Digital WD TV Live

    The excellent Western Digital WD TV Live brings much needed Ethernet support and with it YouTube and Flickr browsing. It's the best streamer around.

    Specs: Ethernet, HDMI, Stereo audio, Optical , MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, JPEG, BMP, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, LPCM, FLAC

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  • Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player

    The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.

    Specs: 1 , 10/100 LAN

    Where to buy? Check price listings