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Telstra unveils Next G mobile broadband WiFi router 24/07/2008 11:30:00
Doing business on the moveTelstra, in conjunction with Netcomm and Sierra Wireless, has released a portable HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Ethernet router that can be used to share an Internet connection wherever there is Next G mobile network coverage. - +
IM, Skype a beacon in QLD blackout 18/07/2008 16:44:30
Students flock to IP chat during Optus outageIn a classic case of ingenuity and adaptability, university students stranded by this week's [[artid:795451093|Optus network failure in Queensland|new]] have taken to Instant Messaging (IM) and Skype to talk interstate. - +
Govt reviews bush broadband dilemma 16/07/2008 13:50:48
State governments, telcos, regional groups submit wish-list for rural and regional broadband accessState governments, major telcos and regional interests groups are among the 30 industry submissions detailing how the National Broadband Network (NBN) should be delivered to regional Australia. - +
New cable linking Japan, Russia goes into service 14/07/2008 05:07:16
A new undersea cable linking Japan and Russia went into service this week.A new undersea fiber-optic cable linking Japan and Russia went into service this week providing the first direct link between the two countries and an alternate cable route between Europe and Asia. - +
Photonic switching beckons 100x Internet speeds 09/07/2008 18:30:00
Terabit capacity photonic technology faster than electric circuitsResearchers at the University of Sydney have developed technology that could boost the throughput of existing networks by 100-fold without costing the consumer any more, and its all thanks to a scratch on a piece of glass.
Features
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Buyer beware: ADSL filters 23/07/2008 14:45:00
Know what you're buyingIf you've just upgraded from ADSL to ADSL2+ broadband, you may want to check your line filters. Chances are that you're not getting the speed you should be. - +
Budget 802.11n wireless networking 20/06/2008 16:41:38
Set up a fast wireless network without breaking the bankFaster and farther-reaching networking are just a couple of the advantages of an 802.11 draft-n based wireless network, so if you're in the market for a new wireless router, you should ensure that you get one that's capable of running the latest standard. - +
Hyperconnectivity here we come 21/01/2008 07:32:11
All your gadgets want Internet access, but will carriers screw up the pricing?Apple CEO Steve Jobs told an interviewer at Macworld this week that Amazon.com's Kindle e-book reader will fail. His shocking reason?: "People don't read anymore." - +
CES - Wi-Fi maturing as other networking options emerge 10/01/2008 10:40:29
Companies at CES debuting cheaper 802.11n gear, plus options for adding the faster standard without getting rid of your existing equipment.After a rocky start, the latest flavor of wi-fi, 802.11n, should come into its own this year, with prices for new equipment coming down significantly and lots of options for sale to add 802.11n technology without getting rid of your older gear. And networks will start to move from the crowded 2.4 GHz spectrum to the 5 GHz spectrum, where there's less danger of interference. - +
Networking's greatest debates in LANS + WANS 30/10/2007 10:43:42
Including IPv4 vs. IPv6, routing vs. switching, Packet switching vs. circuit switching, Ethernet vs. Token Ring, and Cisco vs. the rest,A Look at the all time greatest controversies in the history of the networking industry.
Tutorials
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Six Steps to a Faster Broadband Connection 08/04/2008 12:27:49
Are you getting the performance you pay for and expect? Follow our guide to boost your broadband speed.Even if you're paying top dollar for high-speed Internet service, you may not be getting the performance you expect. Follow our guide to boost your broadband speed. - +
5 quick fixes for 'Net connection hang-ups 23/01/2008 17:00:00
Dead Net connection? Use the power of the Windows command prompt to get back online fast.When you start up Firefox or Internet Explorer, the last thing you want to see is a plain, white screen declaring 'The page cannot be displayed'. But if you ever do encounter one, we have the fix. Whether you work in Windows XP or Vista, tracking down connection failures can be a simple, methodical process.
Buying Guides
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Broadband Internet 27/11/2007 10:25:48
For the majority of those looking to upgrade to broadband Internet for the business or home, it's all about the extra speed. - +
ADSL Modem/Router 10/10/2007 10:20:52
If you have multiple computers around the home or office and want to network them together to share an ADSL Internet connection then this guide is for you. - +
Wireless Networking 03/08/2004 11:49:06
Follow this guide to learn everything about wireless networking. Whether you're connecting to a wireless hotspot or sending data from your PC to a handheld computer we have all the tips you need to get the most out of this technology. - +
Messaging Server 18/10/2002 11:53:31
Read this guide to understand how e-mail works and how it folds into the broader capabilities of today's messaging and collaboration platforms.
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