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How to network your home

We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home.

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

  • Edimax nLite 3G-6200n 3G Broadband Router

    Edimax's nLite 3G-capable router might sucker you in with a bargain price point, but you'll pay a hefty frustration price along the way.

  • D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615

    At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.

  • Asus RT-N16 Wireless Router

    Asus' high-end wireless router has plenty of throughput grunt, but we do wish the company would offer better support documentation.

  • Asus RT-N13U Wireless N Router with All-In-One Printer Server

    Asus' inexpensive 802.11n router is a bit of a bargain, although it does also bring with it some bargain basement sensibilities.

  • iiNet BoB wireless modem

    iiNet customers who yearn for a simple networking life will do well out of BoB, although like most routers, it's not without its quirks.

  • Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000

    The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the internet.

  • Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router

    The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.

  • D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685

    The D-Link Xtreme N Storage Router DIR-685 is a very good single-band Wireless-N router; however, its extra features hardly justify the price.

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Features

  • Top 10 wireless modem/routers

    Routers, particularly wireless ones, are always a bit of an unknown quantity. These are our top 10 picks for wireless routers and modem/routers, for you to be able to make a more informed choice.

  • See and speak: a guide to making video calls

    Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

  • Skype starter kit: update

    Skype, the pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

  • GO3: Q&A: Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi

    Lumines, Rez developer on creating music games and the future of the industry.

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  • Freshtel gets iPhone app approved

    Australian internet telephony player Freshtel has won approval for its iPhone application to be sold in Apple's app store.

  • No more beta: Skype 3.0 for Windows phones

    Skype shucked the beta tag on Monday to reveal version 3.0 of its VoIP application for Windows Mobile phones.

  • Skype Store: Open for Aussies

    Internet calling company Skype today opened a new arm to its business that gives Australian users access to an online store front selling "Skype Certified" accessories through third-party online merchants.

  • Skype 4.0: The basics made better

    Skype has launched version 4.0 of its popular internet communications software for Windows PCs with improvements to the quality of calling and video streams.

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DIYs and How-to

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Downloads

  • Sports Fan Widget

    Live sports scores & standings for multiple team sports.

  • VoxOx

    Unify all of your communication channels into a single, intuitive interface.

  • VoxOx

    Unify all of your communication channels into a single, intuitive interface.

  • NBA Live

    Play in a NBA basketball game, season, or the playoffs with this game for iPhone.

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