Tags: broadband, home

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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Adobe Media Player 1.0

Adobe's Media Player is an excellent application that is beautifully designed and easy to use. Shame about the currently available content.

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Ozemail Metrowide Wireless

It's not exactly cheap, but if you want wireless broadband on the go -- and critically, if you live in the right bits of the correct cities -- then it's your best current choice.

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.

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Get rid of your home phone

With wireless broadband hitting the airwaves, and the continuing fall in mobile phone call prices, do you still need your home phone?

Qld's Beattie unveils home fibre plan

Queensland premier Peter Beattie over the weekend unveiled a AU$550 million plan to bring 100Mbps broadband to Brisbane through a deployment of fibre to the home technology.

Virgin gets into broadband with 3G plan

Virgin Mobile has revealed a shift into broadband with the launch of a new plan that will offer data and fixed-line phone style services over 3G.

Aussies set to try VoIP at home

Telstra's getting jumpy as all signs are pointing to an explosion in the number of Australians trying Voice over IP services at home this year. Will you be one of them?

More Australians using broadband than dial-up: ABS

Broadband now accounts for between 50-75 per cent of internet connections and the number of older Australians accessing the Web is increasing.

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.

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?

How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

DIY: Setting up your home office

When setting up a home office, there are some things you shouldn't overlook. This handy guide will help you avoid the most common pitfalls.

Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.

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.

Is it time to ditch your landline?

Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

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.

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Netintelligence Home Broadband Edition 4

Control the security and safety of your family's computer usage.

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IVE (Instant Video Everywhere) 5.3.11

Establish instant video communications via standard broadband connection.

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Comedy Central MotherLoad

Optimize your broadband speed for video streaming.

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SopCastBundle 3.0.3

Broadcast your music using Peer-to-Peer technology.

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Graboid Video 1.2

Find and play full length videos such as TV programs or movies.

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