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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.
Reviews
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Features
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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.
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Blu-ray player loading times compared!
Now that Blu-ray players are essentially cut-down computers it can seemingly take forever to load discs. We rate players on how quick they are.
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Tech toys for speed junkies
Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.
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Draft N wireless routers: get ready for 802.11n
Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n) is the latest wireless networking standard, 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.
News
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Optus trialling 3G web accelerator
Optus is considering using web accelerator technology widely across its 3G mobile network to increase the speed its customers can access websites on increasingly popular data-rich devices like the iPhone.
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D-Link DIR-685: When wireless routing is just part of the job
At CES 2009, Dong Ngo was more than impressed by the all-new Xtreme N Storage DIR-685 wireless router.
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Trendnet shrinks Draft N wireless router
Trendnet has introduced a 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router, the TEW-654TR, that fits in your pocket.
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Netgear's wireless router goes mobile
Today at CES, Netgear introduced its 3G-only mobile router, the MBR624GU.
DIYs and How-to
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Watch downloads on your TV
Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.
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100 tips to speed up your software
Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.
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I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
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How to get the most from your RAM
One of the cheapest ways to speed up your PC is to optimise the memory. So make the most of your PC's RAM, whether or not you add new modules.
Downloads
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iGetter
Manage and accelerate all of your downloads.
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iGetter
powerful, full featured download manager and accelerator
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AnVir Task Manager Free
Optimize Windows startup process, remove spyware, and increase PC performance.
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VNN-Enterprise
Establish a virtual network without a VPN server.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Videos
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 1% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
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| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 2% |
