Stories about wireless networking

Netgear R6300 802.11ac router review
A speedy broadband router with excellent firmware.
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Netgear D6300 802.11ac modem router review
Superfast, and ADSL and NBN-ready. What more do you need?
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Linksys EA6500 802.11ac router review
Crazy fast and highly capable.
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Wi-Fi patent has turned CSIRO money mad
opinion | There's a good case to be made that Australia's peak science body is turning into a patent troll.
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3G options for the Wi-Fi iPad
If you’re buying one of the cheaper iPad Wi-Fi models there are still a few ways to enjoy Internet access anywhere without stumping up the extra money for a 3G version.
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Apple rejects wireless sync app for iPhone and iPad
Apple has slapped down the Wi-Fi Sync app which would let users sync their iPhone and iPad to a Mac via wireless, so the developer is now selling it direct to the jailbreak set...
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15 days left to claim 50% tax rebate on tech
If you’re nominally running a small business – even as a sole trader – you’ve got just two weeks to pick up a new PC or associated hardware and claim a 50% tax rebate.
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‘Wi-Fi Direct’ to link gadgets via direct ‘ad hoc’ wireless
A new WI-Fi spec due in 2010 will allow devices such as cameras, laptops and photo frames to create instant peer-to-peer wireless connections.
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CSIRO rakes in $200m from Wi-Fi patent
It’s payday for Australia’s peak science body, which yesterday reported a $200m boost to its coffers based on royalty payments for its work on the 802.11 wireless standard.
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Apple’s secret: new iPod Touch has unactivated FM radio and 802.11n hardware
The new iPod Touch unveilled last week disappointingly lacks a video camera but it’s got an FM receiver, FM transmitter and 5GHz 802.11n wireless hidden under the hood...
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Police go on patrol for open Wi-Fi networks
Queensland Police will soon add unprotected wireless networks to the Sunshine State’s ‘most wanted’ list.
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CSIRO could scoop billions from Wi-Fi patent
A 15-year old CSIRO patent on wireless LAN technology could rake in billions of dollars in ongoing loyalties from the likes of Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP, Toshiba and even Nintendo
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‘Dual mode’ Bluetooth 3.0 to boost data speeds and battery life
Set to debut this month the next-gen Bluetooth standard will allow devices to automatically switch between low-power and high-speed modes, and even gets friendly with Wi-Fi.
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Linksys launches Linux-based wireless audio
Linksys is kick-starting the digital home market with some new high-tech wireless home entertainment gear -- based around Linux.
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Centrino 2 notebooks to get ‘personal Wi-Fi’
Intel launches ‘My WiFi’ personal area networking for new Centrino 2 notebooks to create direct connections to Wi-Fi printers, smartphones, projectors and even other notebooks
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