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Top 10 wireless modem/routers
Routers, particularly wireless ones, are always a bit of an unknown quantity. These are our top 10 picks for wireless routers and modem/routers, for you to be able to make a more informed choice.
Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router
The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.
Reviews
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Linksys NMH405 Media Hub
The Linksys NMH405 Media Hub is a back-to-basics "media-aggregation" server that is perfect for beginners but it does have its hiccups.
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Engin oneHub ST790
Engin's oneHub benefits from simplicity, but also suffers from it in comparison to other all-in-one router/VoIP solutions.
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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N
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.
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Linksys by Cisco NMH305 Media Hub
This media hub is designed to help you access and share digital photos, music and video on stored on multiple devices around the home.
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Edimax nMax AR-7265Wn Wireless 802.11n ADSL2/2+ modem router
Edimax's 802.11n router combines a perfect storm of poor throughput and unfriendly set-up routines to make a modem/router that's incredibly easy to pass by.
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Linksys Ultra Rangeplus Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N
Linksys' dual-range wireless router has a lot going for it, but still doesn't meet the 802.11n hype requirements.
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Linksys WVC54GCA Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera
Wi-Fi cameras for home security ought to be a no-brainer, and at this price, the Linksys pretty much is. We just wish it worked seamlessly cross-browser, and took better pictures.
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Linksys WAG160N Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway
Linksys' WAG160N resides in an attractive package, and manages better than most Wireless N routers. Better than most, but still nowhere near the hype.
Features
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Draft N wireless routers: get ready for 802.11n
Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n) is the latest wireless networking standard, and while 802.11n is not finally ratified, it does promise better speed, throughput, range and dependability. CNET.com.au explores its promise and reviews the latest Draft N gear on the Australian market.
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ADSL2+: Turbo-charged broadband, at last
Forget about the usual New Year's resolutions; this year, soon-to-be-widespread ADSL2+ availability will give you far better things to do with your time. David Braue catches up with the market.
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Four far-reaching routers
If you're lucky enough to have a palatial abode, you'll need a router that can cast a far-reaching network so that you can be connected in the most remote corners of your home.
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Catch the new wave in wireless networking: 802.11n
A new WiFi standard, 802.11n and its powerful smart-antenna technology called MIMO, are about to change the face of networking. Here's how it works.
News
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Netspace turns on Tasmanian ADSL2+
Melbourne-based internet service provider Netspace has switched on ADSL2+ broadband services in Tasmania, making it one of the first to do so in anticipation of the launch of the Basslink fibre-optic cable across the channel.
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Linksys introduces advanced NAS servers
Linksys brings out two user-friendly network-attached storage servers at CES 2009.
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Linksys Wireless Home Audio System offers full wireless alternative to Sonos
After hinting at a "digital stereo" product in The New York Times last week, Cisco unveiled the details of its Wireless Home Audio System today, which will be released under the networking giant's "Linksys by Cisco" consumer networking brand.
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Westnet trials iiNet ADSL2+
Perth-based internet service provider Westnet has started trialling ADSL2+ services using its new parent iiNet's broadband network, with a formal launch date likely to come before the end of the year.
Downloads
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Link Logger (DD-WRT/Tomato Firmwares)
Install logging and traffic analysis software for routers running DD-WRT, Tomato firmwares.
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UnBlocka Turbo
Enhance your Internet connection for faster downloads.
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Keep Me Posted
Keep track of IP address changes.
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Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Ruter
Configure your EtherFast Cable or DSL router quickly and easily with this firmware update.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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