Internet & Networking - Wireless stories

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.
Can Vodafone close the rural 3G gap?

01 Sep 2009 10:46 AM

Optus, Vodafone and Three have long struggled to match Telstra's reach outside the capital cities. Vodafone's major network upgrade is the best chance yet to dilute Next G's rural monopoly, but questions remain.
Woolworths to sell Optus 3G and data deals

27 Aug 2009 12:47 PM

Woolworths' chief executive Michael Luscombe says uptake of its talk-and-text prepaid mobile packages, which rely on Optus' 2G network, has been so successful that it will now offer 3G and data packages.
Free broadband on the bus in South Australia

26 Aug 2009 3:15 PM

One bus will be equipped with a raft of multimedia equipment and free wireless internet access in a six-month trial that the SA Government hopes will make the state's public transport system more appealing to use.
Ask Us: How can I improve the wireless connection from my laptop to my router?

26 Aug 2009 12:23 PM

Frustrated by poor signal strength on your network? Here are four options you can try to improve it.
Ask Us: Should I choose 5GHz wireless?

22 Jul 2009 4:47 PM

What you give up in range at the 5GHz frequency, you make up in performance. Craig Simms explains.
Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI

22 Jul 2009 4:29 PM

After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".

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Reviews

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
Optus E1762 USB Modem

The hardware performs its part of the equation just fine, but if you're considering Optus' wireless broadband make sure you take advantage of its seven-day trial period.

Specs: 2 Mbps, 7.2 Mbps, USB