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• Travel Router Roundup   [Roundup, laptoplogic]
  The Linksys WTR54GS, 3COM OfficeConnect and Apple Airport Express are travel routers that share a common purpose: enabling a wireless network but each possess different features. Read on to see which router is right for you; whether you are looking for speed, feature set, or just portability, one of these will be the perfect mobile networking solution.
   Tue, 21 Feb, 2006 | 8 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Wireless Dial-Up - WiFlyer from Always On   [Review, PCWorld]
  Recently, I had the opportunity to test the WiFlyer from Always On. This device promises not only to make it easier to get a dial-up connection, but it also turns that connection into an instant 802.11b wireless network. Skeptic that I am, I did some informal tests. My verdict: The WiFlyer is one of the easiest devices I've ever used to both make a dial-up connection and create an instant wireless network. The WiFlyer does two things, and it does them both well.
   Sat, 05 Nov, 2005 | 12 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Thecus N4100 NAS   [Review, hardwarezone]
  The Thecus N4100 is a small and easy-to-use network storage appliance that supports four SATA hard disk drives. It supports either RAID 0, 1, 5 or JBOD configurations and will share across most major operating systems including Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. Find out more in this review.
   Thu, 03 Nov, 2005 | 87 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• What is EVDO?   [Article, EVDOinfo]
  Finally, you can have wireless broadband internet access to your Windows laptop, Mac OS X laptop or Linux laptop without the need for a hotspot - you are the hotspot. Average download speeds 400K - 700K. Insert a EVDO PC Card into your laptop and seconds later, you are connected to the internet at very fast speeds. Many have been waiting for this ability for a long time, and it is here today.
   Tue, 04 Oct, 2005 | 22 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Wireless Router Opens a Window Into Web Usage   [Review, PCWorld]
  To look at Prismiq's Commander Wireless Router, you wouldn't think it's capable of monitoring virtually all forms of Internet communication, from e-mail and instant messaging to Web browsing. The unassuming, bright white device looks more like an IPod accessory than like a serious surveillance tool for home or small-business broadband users. But the low-key facade belies a feature-rich product that can offer a detailed look at how others on your network are using their Web access.
   Wed, 28 Sep, 2005 | 14 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• UTStarcom F1000G – The First 802.11g VoWLAN phone   [Review, TomsNetworking]
  It appears the UTStarcom, which will next month begin supplying its 802.11b F-1000 Wi-Fi handset to Vonage [reviewed here], has an 802.11g version in the works. This phone breaks ranks with the current crop of VoWLAN or WiSIP phones, which all use the older 802.11b WLAN standard. While 11b has plenty of speed to support the 100kbps or so bandwidth requirements of a VoIP phone, the use of an 11b device on a an 11g WLAN causes general throughput degradation for all clients on the AP that the device associates with. This isn't a problem with the phone itself, but due to the way that 11g has to accommodate slower 11b devices.
   Mon, 12 Sep, 2005 | 39 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Vonage Wi-Fi Handset (F1000)   [Review, TomsNetworking]
  So you have a Wi-Fi network and want to quickly get on the VoIP bandwagon without having to rework your network? Or want a VoIP phone that can travel, without having to take apart your own network just to bring your phone with you? Vonage has a great idea, but as yet poorly realized with its Wi-Fi handset. It looks like an ordinary cell phone but it has the ability to glom on to your Wi-Fi signal so you can use it wherever you can find an open access point.
   Mon, 12 Sep, 2005 | 27 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router   [Review, TrustedReviews]
  When we first saw the 3-in-1 Mobile Travel Router it had us wondering why a manufacturer that has traditionally focussed exclusively on power protection should decide to start dabbling in wireless consumer products. The answer is actually quite simple as this palm-sized device is designed to complement APC’s TravelPower Case. In its entirety this aims to deliver a complete power solution for mobile workers allowing them to run their notebook, PDA and mobile phone from a single power source so negating the need to lug a bag full of transformers around with them. APC prefers to describe this as a data protection solution so the router rounds it all off nicely by providing a simple wired and wireless network access device but with a range of security measures to boot.
   Thu, 08 Sep, 2005 | 12 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Synology Disk Station DS-101g+   [Review, Hexus]
  The setup and management is easy, the print server just works, the photo album just works, as does the web server. In fact, everything seems to just work.
   Fri, 02 Sep, 2005 | 156 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• LinkStation Network Storage Center Review   [Review, TheTechZone]
  The LinkStation Network Storage Center from Buffalo Technology offers an easy and economic backup solution and adds 120 to 400 GigaBytes of network-attached storage. The drive features an idiot proof setup and installation.
   Tue, 30 Aug, 2005 | 41 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• SE-VOIP USB Skype Phones   [Review, bigbruin]
  VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is gaining momentum as a number of factors make it preferable over a standard landline telephone. More people have broadband internet, the call quality can rival or exceed landline service, and the pricing from the major VoIP providers is much better than what the local phone company can offer. On top of that, many people are just fed up with the way the local phone company treats them and they want a change. VoIP offers all of that. But what could make it even more attractive? How about FREE VoIP?
   Tue, 30 Aug, 2005 | 11 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Linksys' Skype Phone   [Review, TomsNetworking]
  Despite the rumors about Skype being purchased or done in by competitors, it appears that Linksys thinks Skype will be around for at least a little while longer. Using information from the FCC website, I've pieced together a quick look at the upcoming CIT200 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The CIT200 will be OEM'd from Ascalade Technologies, a Richmond, B.C.-based design house specializing in DECT, WDCT, and VOIP technology.
   Mon, 22 Aug, 2005 | 21 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• NetGear TA612V VoIP Router   [Review, TrustedReviews]
  Now that the idea of using the Internet for making phone calls is catching on in all walks of life we’re starting to see some real bargains out on the streets. With the TA612V, consumer and small business champion Netgear has teamed up with service provider sipgate to deliver a complete VoIP (Voice over IP) package that aims to be small on price but big on ease of use. It uses the SIP (session initiation protocol) and as a sweetener comes with over nine hours of free calls to get you hooked.
   Mon, 22 Aug, 2005 | 22 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Power-Line Networking: The Next Generation   [Article, PCWorld]
  The long-awaited HomePlug AV specification for superfast networking through conventional electrical wiring in homes and small offices has been ratified, paving the way for products as early as next spring. The ratification of the spec was announced this week by the HomePlug Power Alliance, the trade group that developed the original HomePlug specification. The Alliance announced plans for HomePlug AV, the successor to HomePlug 1.0, nearly three years ago, citing the need for networking technology suitable for streaming high-definition TV and other digital entertainment through the home.
   Mon, 22 Aug, 2005 | 10 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• ZYXEL VoIP Wi-Fi phone (P-2000W v2)   [Review, TomsNetworking]
  ZyXEL's P2000W v2 is an update of one of the first "consumer" VoIP WiFi phones. Although ZyXEL's marketing material pitches both consumer and corporate buyers, I picture businesses as the real target, with perhaps some individual VoIP junkies coming along for the ride. It's available from some sources locked to Voiceglo's tglo service, but I requested that my review unit be unlocked so that I could fully explore it. The "v2" shown above is a bit more compact than the the original (Figure 1) and has more of a squared-off look.
   Mon, 22 Aug, 2005 | 35 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Western Digital Essential NetCenter 320GB - NAS Box   [Review, TrustedReviews]
  Considering its expertise in hard disk manufacturing it’s no surprise that Western Digital (WD) has taken its high capacity IDE drives and created a low-cost NAS solution for the home user and small business. The Essential NetCenter family consists of three members with the latest model on review delivering a tasty 320GB of networked storage at a price to suit most pockets. At first glance, Freecom’s Classic SL Network Drive looks much better value but it only delivers half as much storage capacity and the NDAS technology it employs can be cumbersome to install. Along with an easier installation, the NetCenter also offers a number of other features that make it more versatile.
   Thu, 18 Aug, 2005 | 92 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• WiFi – Wireless networking explained   [Guide, Hexus]
  Home networking lets you do great things that aren't possible with standalone PCs. Printers can be shared between PC, so there's no need to buy one for each machine; data can be swapped around virtually instantaneous; and every PC can go on the net via a single modem or ADSL connection. But, for many years, the price to be paid was having messy wires trailing all around the house, with associated hazards such as disentangling the dog from the mess or persuading the cat to stop chewing cables. Then along came the WiFi wireless networking standard, allowing computers and peripherals to communicate without all those cables.
   Tue, 16 Aug, 2005 | 14 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Give Your Wi-Fi Network Wider Range, More Speed   [Guide, PCWorld]
  Four approaches to improving your wireless network....All the talk about Pre-N or MIMO Wi-Fi equipment that can triple a network's range and speed may have you thinking it's time to trade in your 802.11b or g gear. (Click here for a report on our tests of these high-speed Wi-Fi technologies.) But a new wireless router and adapters for all your PCs could cost you $200 or more. And then you have to consider the hassle of reinstalling and reconfiguring your network.
   Sat, 13 Aug, 2005 | 9 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• LAN Party How To – Part 3: LAN Management & Troubleshooting   [Guide, TomsNetworking]
  In this installment, you will learn a few of the techniques I use when troubleshooting problems that arise on a LAN Party network. Most of these techniques require use of managed Ethernet switches. While each managed switch has entirely different syntax and ways of accomplishing these tasks, most should be able to support these procedures. The examples are based on the HP Procurve switches that I use and recommend.
   Thu, 04 Aug, 2005 | 11 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Port Forwarding   [Guide, Hexus]
  NAT works well for browsing the web, where the computer on the LAN is always the computer initiating the exchange of data. However, what if a computer on the Internet wants to initiate a connection. How does the router know which machine on the LAN to send the request to? The simple answer is it doesn't; it's impossible for it to tell. To get around this, we have to tell it what to do.
   Fri, 29 Jul, 2005 | 15 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail