Tags: lan, wireless

McAfee Wireless Protection

McAfee Wireless Protection makes more sense as part of the McAfee Total Protection suite than as a stand-alone application.

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Netgear WG602 54Mbps wireless access point

With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the 802.11g standard.

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Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Aside from its potentially worrisome heat output, the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a networking dynamo with chart-topping performance and a sleek (maybe too sleek) design.

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Linksys WRV54G Wireless VPN Router

The Linksys WRV54G delivers VPN support while turning a blind eye to basic wireless security.

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SMC EZ Connect G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

SMC injects more speed into its wireless USB adapter, the EZ Connect G Wireless USB 2.0. Find out what else we like about this slinky Wi-Fi stick.

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Mobile Guru: The price of free wireless

Is piggybacking on an unsecured wireless network downright stealing? Or is more like reading a magazine someone has purchased and left in a public place?

Apple Time Capsule allows wireless backups

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced a back-up device called Time Capsule at Macworld in San Francisco on Tuesday, which automates the Time Machine backup application in Mac OS X Leopard.

Intel advances Centrino with faster wireless

3G and 802.11n are on the roadmap for the next generation of Centrino, due next year.

Optus beefs up Wi-Fi hotspot coverage

Optus has signed an agreement with Azure Wireless that will see customers of the Singapore Telecommunications-owned carrier gain access to an additional 450 WiFi hotspots.

When does wardriving cross the double line?

To me, wardriving seems like a useful activity.

How to find out who's using your wireless

How to know whether your neighbours or others are using your wireless network is rather complicated.

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.

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.

The future of wireless

Plans are being made to introduce new technologies that will increase reliability, security, and speed to wireless networking. Here are some of the technologies to consider when planning the future of your wireless network.

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.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

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.

Wireless connections: the options explained

CNET explains the wireless connectivity options for mobile devices and the pros and cons of each one.

Nikon beefs up Coolpix lineup

Hardly one to be overwhelmed by its competitors, Nikon yesterday announced a total of seven Coolpixes in the race to drum up some pre-Photokina excitement.

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.

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Wireless AutoSwitch 10.3

Control your wireless card for faster wired or wireless network connections.

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WiFi_LAN 2.2

Automate your wireless connections.

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Wireless AutoSwitch Vista 10

Disable/enable your wireless card when you connect/disconnect to LAN.

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Samstyle Disconnect Checker 2.56

Check and send notification about disconnection problems on LAN or Wireless LAN.

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Net Meter 3.6 build 437

Monitor your bandwidth and network data.

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