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Zyxel PLA-400: Putting HomePlug AV into the game

Read more...HomePlug AV has been a long time coming. Tim Higgins finds that Zyxel's PLA-400 almost makes it worth the wait.
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Zyxel Zywall 2 Plus:Feature-rich, tunnel poor

Read more...Zyxel's entry-level security appliance packs a lot into a small box. Tim Higgins reviews.
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Cheap Router Roundup

We put six budget wired-only routers through their paces to determine which provides the most bang for their (lack of) buck.

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Corinex AV200 Powerline And CableLAN Set The Pace For Alternative Home Networking

While the timing of HomePlug AV's arrival remains unclear, DS2's rival powerline networking technology is gaining momentum. Tim Higgins finds out why.
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Netgear FS728TS: Smart Switch for the Masses?

Managed switches have long been a mainstay of corporate networks, but lower prices and Web interfaces are now making them more attractive to SOHO networkers. Tim Higgins looks at a good example of this new breed of switch.
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IPCop Linux Firewall

IPCop is a full-featured Linux firewall that can convert an old system into a router that has features not normally found on store-bought products. Daniel Schuhmann takes you through the details.
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HomePlug Turbo Adapter Round-Up

HomePlug "Turbo" technology prominently touts that it delivers data at "up to 85 Mbps" rates. But Tim Higgins found that the usual games that manufacturers play with throughput claims has been taken to new lows with these products.

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Making a little Magic on your Network

Setting up a small LAN isn't always easy for the newbie. David Strom looks at two products that try and somewhat succeed at easing the pain of getting a small LAN up and running.
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QuickView: NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

If you've been looking for a gigabit switch for SOHO use that supports jumbo frames, your search could soon be over. NETGEAR is rolling the feature into this consumer-priced gigabit switch for no extra cost. But getting your hands on upgraded product will be tricky in the short term.
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QuickView: Hawking HBB1 Broadband Booster

Hawking's Broadband Booster promises to solve problems using time-sensitive applications on home and SOHO broadband connections. Tim Higgins finds it works well for what it does, but isn't a cure for all bandwidth-management problems.
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