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Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

Network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • D-Link RangeBooster N 650 ADSL2+ Router (DSL-2740B)

    The DSL-2740B is a modem and router that offers a good balance between price and features, with a slightly shaky performance.

  • Netgear WNR854T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router Gigabit Edition

    The Netgear RangeMax Next WNR854T Gigabit is a smart choice for home networks, thanks to its fast throughput and easy setup.

  • D-Link DSL-G604T

    D-Link's DSL-G604T is a ADSL2/2+ modem router with some serious stability issues. Read our Australian review.

  • HP Photosmart C7180 All-In-One

    The HP Photosmart C7180 all-in-one photo printer serves up a boatload of features and prints great-looking photos, but it performs all of its tasks slowly. You can do better for the same amount of money.

  • Eudora 7

    Eudora 7 is a good choice for e-mail users who manage lots of messages and need better searching than Microsoft Outlook provides.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security 6.0

    ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton and McAfee to shame with its easy-to-use triple-layer firewall, antivirus, antispam and now antispyware features.

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Features

  • 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.

  • Gaming online: Which console is best?

    Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

  • 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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  • Internode offers Optus 3G

    From tomorrow, broadband provider Internode will offer 3G mobile broadband via a resale agreement with the nation's number two telco Optus.

  • Netgear's wireless router goes mobile

    Today at CES, Netgear introduced its 3G-only mobile router, the MBR624GU.

  • 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.

  • iiNet to offer mobile phone services?

    Broadband ISP iiNet is considering reselling mobile phone and mobile data services. The company also hopes to replace Optus as the second largest broadband player in Australia, according to Greg Bader, the company's chief technology officer.

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DIYs and How-to

  • VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

    Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.

  • Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online

    This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.

  • Get your gaming console online

    Got a new Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you want to know how to get it online? Follow CNET.com.au's easy step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know.

  • Live it up: 10 steps to get your Xbox online

    For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with this handy guide to getting your console online.

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Downloads

  • BwanaDik

    shows WAN/LAN IP address in the menu bar

  • NetWorx

    Monitor all your network connections or a specific network connection.

  • Mac HelpMate

    Speed up your Mac, troubleshoot issues, perform diagnostics, share your screen through firewalls.

  • Antamedia HotSpot Software

    Manage your Internet access, control and bill your customers for the Internet usage.

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