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The latest iteration of Wi-Fi, 802.11ac, will eventually replace 802.11n as the dominant standard. Here are 5 things you need to know:]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-improve-your-wi-fi-signal.htm

Alex Cox explains the simple way to increase your Wi-Fi signal strength.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:38:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//build-a-smart-tv-network.htm http://apcmag.com//build-a-smart-tv-network.htm

Boost your TV’s IQ with a tuned DLNA server — Neil Mohr shows you how.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:46:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-airport-express-review.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-airport-express-review.htm

An improvement, but not a must-have.]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:26:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//power-me-up-tp-link-tl-pa211-powerline-adapter-review.htm http://apcmag.com//power-me-up-tp-link-tl-pa211-powerline-adapter-review.htm

For those times where wireless can’t get the job done, powerline adapters are a tried-and-true workaround. Why aren't they more popular?]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm

It might be years before the National Broadband Network (NBN) comes to your street, but it’s best to start preparing your home for it now.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:12:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//byo-linux-router-to-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//byo-linux-router-to-the-nbn.htm

What do tomatoes and penguins have to do with the Australian government's nationwide fibre-to-the-home project? ]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 10:16:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//christmas-lights-on-steroids-broadcast-2mbps-around-your-office.htm http://apcmag.com//christmas-lights-on-steroids-broadcast-2mbps-around-your-office.htm

Researchers have developed a new form of wireless networking that uses low-cost office lighting – but will it reprogram your brain in the process?]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 14:04:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//are-you-ready-for-1gbits-wifi.htm http://apcmag.com//are-you-ready-for-1gbits-wifi.htm

Hold onto your wireless router and get ready to... well, to wait. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:03:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-home-server-gets-ready-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-home-server-gets-ready-for-windows-7.htm

The newly-released ‘Power Pack 3’ beta for Windows Home Server adds support for Windows 7 libraries and other features of the forthcoming OS, as well as better backup for netbooks.]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:02:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//Netgear_preps_do-it-yourself_NAS_box.htm http://apcmag.com//Netgear_preps_do-it-yourself_NAS_box.htm

New ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition will ship with six empty bays, allowing users to choose their own drives for up to 6TB of storage. Plus: get a free 1TB drive with any new ReadyNAS Duo or NV+.]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys_launches_linuxbased_home_media_server_wireless_streaming_audio_system.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_launches_linuxbased_home_media_server_wireless_streaming_audio_system.htm

Linksys is kick-starting the digital home market with some new high-tech wireless home entertainment gear -- based around Linux.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_planning_basic_and_premium_editions_of_windows_home_server.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_planning_basic_and_premium_editions_of_windows_home_server.htm

While work continues on a mid-2009 ‘Power Pack 2’ update, Microsoft mulls splitting the next release of its Windows Home Server OS into separate editions]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office_workers_frustrated_by_networks_delays.htm http://apcmag.com//office_workers_frustrated_by_networks_delays.htm

Office networks are so slow that many of us are ready to throttle the IT manager, and there doesn't seem to be an immediate fix in sight, a survey has shown.]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:00:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//synology_ds508_disk_station.htm http://apcmag.com//synology_ds508_disk_station.htm

If you’re running out of storage space with your present system, the DS508 is a ripping NAS for the home or office.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:01:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear_rangemax_wirelessn_gigabit__router_wnr3500.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear_rangemax_wirelessn_gigabit__router_wnr3500.htm

Netgear delivers a high-end router that gets close to networking nirvana.]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:22:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//60ghz_the_gigabit_wireless_we_are_waiting_for.htm http://apcmag.com//60ghz_the_gigabit_wireless_we_are_waiting_for.htm

Straight out of Intel’s research lab comes the first public discussion of 60GHz, or mmWave, wireless networking. Want 3.8Gbps over air? Just wait until the next Olympics.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:49:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_7402nx.htm http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_7402nx.htm

If connectivity is a must have and you can't afford downtime, the Billion BiPAC 7402NX packs an ADSL 2+ modem with support for failover to 3G]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smc_mini_wireless_barricade_g_router.htm http://apcmag.com//smc_mini_wireless_barricade_g_router.htm

SMC delivers another competent router that packs a first - scanner sharing]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:14:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt310n_wirelessn_broadband_router.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt310n_wirelessn_broadband_router.htm

The Linksys WRT310N builds on the success of the WRT160N.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_5200n.htm http://apcmag.com//billion_bipac_5200n.htm

Billion's BiPAC 5200N is a competent router let down by some tricky set up issues]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//minitar_mwnapr1_home_router.htm http://apcmag.com//minitar_mwnapr1_home_router.htm

Minitar's MWNAPR-1 is a basic but unspectacular router that has great wireless range but doesn't do much else to raise its head above the pack.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//denon_creates_500_ethernetcableforsuckers.htm http://apcmag.com//denon_creates_500_ethernetcableforsuckers.htm

$500 can buy you a decent desktop PC or ultra-portable notebook, but wouldn't you rather blow that wad of cash on an Ethernet cable?]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:06:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//router_crashes_blamed_on_windows_xp_sp3.htm http://apcmag.com//router_crashes_blamed_on_windows_xp_sp3.htm

Been having problems with your broadband router rebooting unexpectedly? Windows XP SP3 could be the cause -- but isn't actually to blame. ]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:30:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt160n_wireless_router.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_wrt160n_wireless_router.htm

Linksys' latest router looks more like a sports car than a network appliance. Does it have the go to match the show?]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 13:20:00 +1000