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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.

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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Reviews

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.
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.
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.
Netgear SPH200D

Ready availability of extra handsets makes the Netgear SPH200D more easily expandable than competing dual-mode cordless phones with Skype.
Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

The Linksys CIT400 allows you to make both land-line and Skype calls, all without a PC.
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.

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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.
Connections in a snap

A good docking station or port replicator can make your laptop's homecoming much easier, consolidating all of your office peripherals and online connections into a single hookup. See which devices go a step further by transforming a notebook into a desktop PC.

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News

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.
Optus launches naked DSL

Optus this morning announced it would offer naked DSL broadband plans, as well as broadband offerings provided on a "month-to-month" basis.
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.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
Wireless 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.
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.
DIY: Prepping your digital images for the Web

Follow our simple rules to select the right file formats and sizes, so that uploading your photos to the Internet will be simple and mistake free.