Networking Reviews

ZyXEL ZyWALL SSL 10 review

Review The ZyWALL SSL 10 would suit a small organisation that just wants general remote network access at a low price.

Netgear ProSafe DGFV338 review

Review Netgear’s DGFV338 is an excellent multifunction wireless router. A member of the ProSafe business-class product family, the DGFV338 offers reliability, ease of use and security, and even comes with a lifetime warranty.

Aventail EX-750 review

Review The EX-750 is expensive compared to other small-business SSL VPN appliances, but it's worth it for the extra scalability, wide platform support and end point security controls.

Billion Electric BiGuard S10 review

Review This is a good choice for small companies looking to replace an internet router with a device that also supports SSL VPN remote access. However, it fails to stand out in the crowded SSL market.

Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem review

Review Vodafone's Mobile Connect USB Modem couldn't be easier to install, delivers solid 3G data communications and is straightforward to configure. It's also smaller and easier to carry than a PC Card, and requires minimal technical competence to use.

Why 802.11n is a hard act to swallow

Tech Guide Current wireless data transmission techniques are coming up against fundamental physical limits. We explain why, and show how the upcoming 802.11n Wi-Fi standard fits into the overall picture.

Draft-N wireless solutions

Group Test Which 'Draft-N' wireless networking equipment should you buy? Should you, in fact, buy it at all? We examine the issues, test the kit and come up with the answers.

Netgear RangeMax Next review

Review Netgear's Draft-N solution is the best in terms of looks and performance, but interoperability and backwards compatibility are still not guaranteed.

Linksys Wireless-N review

Review This is a solid wireless router in the familiar Linksys mould, which benefits from good interoperability with other Atheros-based products.

D-Link RangeBooster N 650 review

Review D-Link's RangeBooster N 650 is a solid performer that works well with similar Atheros-based solutions, but not so well with equipment based on other chipsets.

Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N review

Review Flexible configuration is a plus for business use, but the AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N is not the fastest Draft-N solution around and lacks interoperability.

Belkin N1 review

Review The Belkin N1 is good looking and very easy to set up and use, but could do with more business-oriented features.

SIP protocol VoIP phones

Group Test Voice over IP offers clear benefits over PSTN calling, but the hardware has been over-complex and difficult to set up. We examine five VoIP phones that you might want on your LAN.

Polycom SoundPoint IP 301 review

Review The slightly unusual styling of the Polycom SoundPoint IP 301 is likely to polarise opinion. The use of soft keys makes menu navigation easy, although sometimes nested paths make it a bit tedious. Keypad buttons are a bit small.

Aastra 9133i review

Review The Aastra 9133i isn't the most visually appealing VoIP phone. However, it does have a lot of features and a large number of buttons providing easy access to those features.