Windows 7 Readyboost: Better Than Vista

When we were first introduced into Windows Vista Readyboost many of us were extremely excited at the possibility of increased performance for a relatively low cost, however when we finally saw the technology in use it left many (including me) extremely disappointed. Read more

Netgear Releases Powerline Home Theater Internet Connection Kit

Router specialists Netgear have just announced that they have now released their powerline networking kit, which is designed especially for those who have a home theater system set up. Read more

Belkin N+ Wireless Router: Review

If you’re thinking of picking up the new Belkin N+ Wireless Router, we have a great first person review for you to read now from an honest user giving her thoughts and opinions on Belkin’s latest device. Read more

TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router

This is the TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router that offers up a quality wireless 802.11n Gigabit router in the TEW-672GR with many brilliant features. It is only let down by slightly poor Gigabit LAN transfer performance and inability to use both 2.4GHz and 5Ghz bands at the same time.

Tweak Town have given this router a hands-on review over 7 pages and in their final thoughts they had this to say “Now that we’ve finished our exhausting long look at the TRENDnet TEW-672GR router, we are left with mixed impressions regarding our final thoughts of the product. Here’s why Read more

D-Link reduces their routers power usage by 40%

D-Link has announced that they will be making changes to several of their routers in a move that will reduce power consumption and save you money.

The move is part of their plan to expand its successful ‘Green Ethernet’ technology as first seen in its previous models, the DWA-643 and DWA-553. Best of all however is that users who own the DIR-665 Xtreme N Gigabit router and the DIR-855 dual channel router will benefit from Green Technology in the way of a firmware update, meaning that this will not cost you anything to set up.

For those of you lucky enough to have one of those routers, the effects of this move could save you lots of money in the long run as D-Link have stated that the DIR-655 will benefit from a 32% power saving, while the DIR-855 will save an even better 41%.

D-link Marketing Manger Andrew Mulholland continued, “D-Link is proud to be taking the lead in integrating innovative, power-saving technology into its home and business networking solutions that doesn’t sacrifice performance or functionality. By offering green upgrades to our most popular Wi-Fi routers, we’re helping protect the environment whilst our customers save money in the process.”

So it’s a great bit of news for some D-Link owners out there, but if only Netgear could do the same to their routers, I’d be even happier.

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NEC AtermWR1200H: new Wireless Lan router for Japan

This is the NEC AtermWR1200H and it’s a new Wireless LAN router that will be arriving in Japan very soon, the simple and compact Wi-Fi router weighs 110g and is sized at just 27×85x110mm. This version of NEC Wi-Fi router is 60% smaller than it’s previous generation, not sure if it will hit Europe or the U.S. anytime soon and no word on price yet.

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Your Routers Vulnerable, malicious router-controlling website

A researcher has created a malicious router-controlling website which is a worry for the masses; it is basically like having control of your internet connection. It works where a method of DNS attack which utilizing typical D-Link or Linksys routers and this is when hackers can gain command to your stuff.

DNS rebinding attack is what it is called and functions by allowing hackers to put JavaScript into play which can fool your browser into alerting your router’s configuration and this is where the operator remotely administers the device.

Ok this concept is not solid at the moment but it can take advantage of guessing with ease the router admin passwords.

The researcher called Dan Kaminsky will show people at the RSA security conference how a web-based attack could be used to attack and seize control of certain routers

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Linksys Gaming Router for Hardcore Gamers

All gamers hate to see lag on their networks I know my husband does but now this problem can be fixed with this Linksys Wireless Gaming Router named the WRT330N which is optimised specifically for gamers.

The built-in wireless runs up to IEEE 802.11n speeds and the 4 wired switch ports will allow up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds. These alone should sort out your home network problems. Read more

Belkin Introduce N1 Vision Router that displays speed & Bandwidth

Belkin are getting with the program and are becoming more and more competitive with there new N1 Vision wireless router, it is not only the looks that make this an attractive device but the fact it can do so much as Read more

Buffalo IEEE 802.11n Dual Channel router: WZR-AMPG300NH hits 300MBps

It’s not yet completely finalized but the IEEE 802.11n standard has been used for a while by Japanese companies and Buffalo are company that do just that.

The new Buffalo WZR-AMPG300NH Dual Channel router can reach speeds up to 300MBps and features all the security you need with WPA2 to protect precious data Read more

D-Link 3G Mobile Router DIR-451: wireless network on-the-go

If you need a way to setup a wireless network on-the-go to share an internet connection then the D-Link 3G Mobile Router DIR-451 forefeels this need.

The 3G Mobile Router DIR-451 will enable you to provide access to the Internet using a cellular signal and Read more