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Belkin N+ Wireless Router

The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $189 or so price tag.

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Belkin N1 router

We're still waiting for a product that totally delivers on the promises of the 802.11n specification, but Belkin's N1 at least comes closer than most. What's more, it's an exceptionally easy router to both install and maintain.

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Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router

With blazingly fast connection speeds and a wider coverage area than most of its competitors, the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router is a top pick for wireless access at home or the office.

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Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300

The WNDR3300 looks the part of a shiny, fast 802.11n router. Looks are deceptive; this is a sluggish unit in what should be its best operating mode.

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Linksys WRT54GX SRX Router

If you've got signal problems with existing wireless gear, then the WRT54GX is an excellent solution, but bear in mind it's not yet standards-based technology.

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3 for four: Wi-Fi internet sharing

3 Mobile has launched a new Wi-Fi router to share your 3G broadband connection with several users at once.

CompactFlash revamp aimed at cameras

A higher-performance revamp of CompactFlash could start arriving in cameras in 2009. But it's not compatible with today's standard, so prepare to toss your old cards.

Closing the digital divide with solar Wi-Fi

Two colleagues develop Wi-Fi technology designed to work where sources of electricity are unreliable.

New Wi-Fi chips embedded in Samsung laptops

Samsung is set to announce that it will be the first laptop maker to incorporate new technology that greatly expands the range of Wi-Fi access and speeds up performance.

HD video podcasts come to iTunes -- and Apple TV

One of our biggest complaints with the Apple TV was the dearth of HD video content, but HD content has finally arrived on iTunes -- and it's free.

Why are downloads via wireless networks so much slower than via wired networks?

Why is it that I can download a file through ethernet cable at 1.5Mbps but the same file through the wireless network is downloaded at 495kbps?

Fast fixes for 10 common Wi-Fi problems

If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.

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.

Wide-reaching Wi-Fi

What's the most important thing to consider for getting the best range out of my wireless network?

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.

Draft N wireless routers: get ready for 802.11n

Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n standard) is the latest in wireless home networking, and while 802.11n is not finally ratified, it does promise better speed, throughput, range and dependability. CNET.com.au explores its promise and reviews the latest Draft N gear on the Australian market.

Catch the new wave in wireless networking: 802.11n

A new WiFi standard, 802.11n and its powerful smart-antenna technology called MIMO, are about to change the face of networking. Here's how it works.

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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SuperPinger 2.12

Detect IP equipments and send messages when states of equipments change.

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Quick Ping Monitor 3.03

Monitor your IP device graphically.