The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
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While this newer USB modem from 3 carries itself with a sharp new look, it delivers nearly identical performance to its predecessor.
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Available from mid-May, iBurst's USB Modem connects to desktop PCs and laptops (including Macs) for Internet connection speeds up to 1Mbps. As it plugs into a spare USB port, users do not have to power the modem seperately.
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This all-in-one solution from Belkin incorporates an ADSL modem, 4-port router and an 802.11g wireless access point suitable for a multi-PC home or SOHO user.
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The Netgear DG834N is a flexible and consistently performing draft-N router with some excellent security features -- but you may baulk at the price.
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