Editors' Top Rated Access Points

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  Vodafone Internet Stick

  For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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  Renovating? Don't forget to network

  Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

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  Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

  Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store in Sydney at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

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  Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.

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  Telstra unveils T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra has thrown the covers off three new stores in Melbourne including the company's largest retail outlet located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

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  Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

  Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

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  Asus officially shares its WiMax plans

  Asus announces its WiMax plans for its products.

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  WiFi-Tech WTAP2400

  The WTAP2400 works well enough as a basic wireless access point -- with an accent on the basic.

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  WiMax is suffering from 'growing pains': Intel

  Despite the ongoing questions over the viability of WiMax, Intel's GM of mobility believes that the long range wireless standard is just going through the same growing pains as Wi-Fi.

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  Apple's AirPort Express gets extra juice with 802.11n upgrade

  Apple has updated its AirPort Express portable wireless base station to make it compatible with the speedy 802.11n wireless standard.

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  The future of wireless

  Plans are being made to introduce new technologies that will increase reliability, security, and speed to wireless networking. Here are some of the technologies to consider when planning the future of your wireless network.

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  WRTSL54GS Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with Speed Booster

  New Linksys router includes storage link and media server

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  When does wardriving cross the double line?

  To me, wardriving seems like a useful activity.

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  Mobile Guru: The price of free wireless

  Is piggybacking on an unsecured wireless network downright stealing? Or is more like reading a magazine someone has purchased and left in a public place?

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  Ethernet creator talks up potential of ZigBee

  Some analysts fear that wireless standard ZigBee is under threat from vendors rushing out pre-standard products, but Bob Metcalfe is certain that it will play a massive role in IT.

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  Virgin Blue touts free Wi-Fi in airport lounge battle

  Virgin Blue is hoping that the offer of free wireless Internet access in its newly revamped business lounges will help it lure more customers away from arch-rival Qantas, but the discount carrier hasn't quite worked out how it's going to keep everyone else off the network.

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  WiFi-Tech WTAP2400

  The WTAP2400 works well enough as a basic wireless access point -- with an accent on the basic.

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  Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)

  You should consider the new AirPort Express if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.

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  Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g

  The WG302 offers dual antennas, hardy WEP and WPA security, bridge/repeater capabilities, and -- best of all -- it helps Wi-Fi transmissions remain strong by sidestepping rival signals.

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  Asus WL-330 access point

  The reasonably priced WL-330 is attractive for those who care more about price than performance and security.

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  Netgear WG602 54Mbps wireless access point

  With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the 802.11g standard.

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  Netgear WG602 54Mbps wireless access point

  With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the 802.11g standard.

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  Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g

  The WG302 offers dual antennas, hardy WEP and WPA security, bridge/repeater capabilities, and -- best of all -- it helps Wi-Fi transmissions remain strong by sidestepping rival signals.

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  WiFi-Tech WTAP2400

  The WTAP2400 works well enough as a basic wireless access point -- with an accent on the basic.

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  Asus WL-330 access point

  The reasonably priced WL-330 is attractive for those who care more about price than performance and security.

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  Netgear WG602 54Mbps wireless access point

  With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the 802.11g standard.

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  TiVo HD

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  Use the Home button on your iPhone as a shortcut

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  CNET.com: Quick Tips: Pro keyboard tricks for your BlackBerry

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  Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.

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  Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

  Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

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