Internet & Networking - Wireless articles

  • Withings WifiScale

    18 Nov 2009 3:59 PM

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

  • Advanced Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips

    18 Nov 2009 10:54 AM

    Can't connect to Wi-Fi, having security issues or just ready to throw your router out the window? Try some of these tips first.

  • Basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips

    17 Nov 2009 2:18 PM

    Are you having problems with your Wi-Fi connection? Molly Wood has a pile of tips to help you out.

  • Qantas to deploy faster check-in technology

    11 Nov 2009 2:54 PM

    Qantas says it is aiming to halve check-in times for customers at CityFlyer ports with new technology to be rolled out across Australia.

  • Adam plucks first SA WiMax apple

    11 Nov 2009 12:31 AM

    South Australian internet service provider, Adam Internet, has turned on its first WiMax tower, an effort its chieftain Scott Hicks described as a "minor miracle".

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    30 Oct 2009 2:07 PM

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

    Specs: 7.2 kbps, 5.76 kbps, USB

  • Optus Wireless Broadband: Now cheaper, sort of

    22 Oct 2009 4:54 PM

    Optus is now offering its wireless broadband plans cheaper, but only for the first 12 months.

  • Ask Us: Should I bother with wireless broadband?

    07 Oct 2009 3:33 PM

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

  • 802.11n Wi-Fi standard finally approved

    14 Sep 2009 11:50 AM

    After seven years, the new, faster standard for wireless networking finally makes it past the draft stage.

  • Seven to build $50m Perth WiMax network

    03 Sep 2009 11:09 AM

    Vivid Wireless, Seven's subsidiary and Australia's newest ISP, claims the network will deliver speeds up to 10 times faster than available 3G networks.

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  • Withings WifiScale

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

    Specs: 7.2 kbps, 5.76 kbps, USB

  • Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000

    The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the internet.

    Specs: 10Base-T, 100Base-TX , AC Adaptor , 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n