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Conceptronic Wireless 300Mbps Broadband starter pack

Should we be surprised that yet another Wireless N router has failed to live up to the hype?

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Telstra Next G Prepaid Broadband

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.

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Asus WL-330 access point

The reasonably priced WL-330 is attractive for those who care more about price than performance and security.

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Telstra BigPond Wireless Broadband

As long as you're a metropolitan broadband user, Telstra BigPond Wireless Broadband delivers well, but it can't be said to be an inexpensive broadband option.

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Australia getting more broadband for its buck

Australian broadband users are getting more out of their Internet connections although prices have remained static, a report from the Internet Industry Association (IIA) has found.

30Mbps cable coming to Australia this year

Telstra has announced that its cable network will be upgraded to provide speeds of 30Mbps in the coming months.

Telstra turns on 30Mbps cable in Sydney, Melbourne

Telstra has upgraded its cable speeds in Sydney and Melbourne, offering users a bump to 30Mbps.

Optus cable upgrade ushers in 20Mbps

Optus has upgraded its cable network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane boosting maximum speeds to up to 20Mbps on certain plans.

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Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.

Wireless networking made easy

Wireless networking doesn't have to be brain-meltingly difficult. This CNET.com.au tutorial will walk you through the steps in setting up a Windows-based network to ensure that it remains robust and secure.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I have recently purchased a Sony Vaio Laptop (latest release) with Windows Vista. The laptop has a built in wireless card and I am looking for a reasonable wireless plan that will not break the bank. I use the laptop whilst out and about for work and also at home for general Internet browsing. Do you have any suggestions as to a provider that could meet my needs but not break my bank?

DIY: Setting up a Wi-Fi home network

With a broadband connection and a wireless network, you can get blazingly fast access on multiple computers throughout your home.

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Mobile broadband cranks it up: HSDPA data cards compared

High-speed mobile broadband has arrived! We compare Telstra's BigPond Wireless Next G service, Vodafone's HSDPA-enhanced 3G network and 3's new NetConnect ExpressCard.

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.

Wireless: the next lap

Wireless technologies are rapidly evolving to provide faster transmission speeds and greater bandwidth, with a glut of new standards already announced over the course of the past year.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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CNET Bandwidth Meter

Test the speed of your Internet connection against top broadband services.

CableNut 4.08

Tweak settings in your TCP/IP registry.

NetSuperSonic 2.6

Increase the speed of your Internet connection with this optimization tool.

Speed Master

Speed up and prevent from interrupting your Internet connection.

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