In our final Part 2, we look at two off-the-shelf ways to control up and downstream bandwidth.

Open Source network security company Untangle today announced a free Windows XP application that can provide gateway security services for all computers on a LAN.

NIC Teaming can increase server reliability and bandwidth.

Most consumer routers are no help in controlling bandwidth black holes. But in the first part of our series, we look at a router distro that can provide some easy relief.

Link aggregation is easy to set up and is a quick fix for bandwidth bottlenecks.

Cisco today said that is moving all Linksys small business programs and products under its Channel Partner umbrella.

It's hard to believe that you can get such a full-featured firewall/UTM for free.

Cisco today said it is buying privately held Pure Networks, maker of Network Magic.

ADTRAN's entry-level small business router has a feature set that will bring a smile to the face of experienced network admins.

The Adtran NetVanta 3120 Router has been added to the Router Charts. The 3120 is Adtran's entry-level "Service Access" router.

Adtran has packed many features into its entry-level small business router.
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A free tool from SolarWinds makes it easy to remotely power on your PC.

Ubicom has introduced a new family of more powerful StreamEngine processors for home networking and connected media devices.

SMC Networks yesterday announced its SMCBR21VPN Barricade VPN Router aimed at telecommuting and branch office applications.

D-Link today announced a MoCA-based Coax Ethernet Adapter and kit.

The DXN-221 Coax Ethernet Adapter Kit allows the use of existing television coaxial cable to extend an Ethernet connection without the need to install CAT 5/6 cable. The adapters are Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) certified and will coexist with cable television signals on the same coax.

Linksys really wants its new network setup tool to be welcomed into your home. But first, it needs to learn some manners.

IOGEAR today announced the release of its USB Net ShareStation, which enables network sharing of USB devices, including speakers and webcams.

Internet Protocol version 6, known as IPv6, is an upgrade to the world's most common network addressing scheme, Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4). The purpose of this post is to provide you with some background information on IPv6 and some simple things that you can do to get acquainted with it.

Alternative firmwares can provide lots more features. But neither of the two most popular loads is a clear winner when it comes to improving routing performance.

CopperGate Communications today announced the purchase of the HomePlug AV business from Conexant Systems. CopperGate said it is now the first semiconductor company with home networking technologies supporting all three wire types – coax, phone and power.