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- Router
- A network device that forwards packets from one network to another. Based on internal routing tables, routers read each incoming packet and decide how to forward it. The...
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- NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit
- Editors' note: As the NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a gaming networking accessory, we didn't put it through the same testing process we use for wireless routers.While home wireless products continue to invade the marketplace, the demand for high-speed wireless performance increases. At this point,...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Netgear Inc., router, wireless, network
- Product reviews 2009-11-05
- ARIN CEO reminds: be prepared for Internet numbering expansion
- Thank youAppreciate it, Joe. Will new routers work?I have a fairly new router, but in all of the screens it only shows IPv4 addresses :(. Any idea what the state of home routers is?I imagine mixed systems will still be possible - as long as your router is capable of...
- Tags: NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Routers & switches, Network technology, IPv6, IPv4, router, Internet
- Discussion threads 2009-10-29
- Juniper Networks makes its move; Rolls out processor, router, network operating system revamp
- Juniper Networks unveiled an armada of new gear, software and chips that it hopes will ding Cisco Systems while positioning the company well in the next generation data center. by Larry Dignan
- Tags: Processor, Router, Network, Operating System, Juniper Networks Inc., Network Operating System, Data Centers, Branding, Networking, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Marketing, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-29
- Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009)
- Great Performance With Some AnnoyancesI got this wireless router because my D-Link one had become unreliable. I opened the box and this router is beautiful, packaged in typical Apple style, although it didn't setup in typical style, and in fact it was a nightmare to setup.This router doesn't use...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Desktops, Network technology, NETWORKING, Apple Airport, router, Apple Macintosh, PC, MAC address, MAC, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router
- At less than $40, the TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router is among the cheapest 802.11n routers, if not the cheapest, you can find on the market. It's also the first we've reviewed that supports the single-stream standard and therefore caps at only 150Mbps hence the Lite designation. Other Wireless-N...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, network, TP-LINK
- Product reviews 2009-10-26
- Lighthouse 1.2.7 (Mac)
- Lighthouse is a dynamic port forwarding utility, allowing you to enable and disable port forwardings with just a single click. Both NAT/PMP Apple Airport base stations and UPnP (D-Link, Linksys, Netgear) protocols are supported. Port forwardings are frequently necessary for tools such as instant messengers, file-sharing utilities and other...
- Tags: Base Station, Apple Macintosh, Router, Apple Airport, UPnP, Lighthouse, Home Networking, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2009-10-24
- EeeVpn 2.0 (Windows)
- EeeVpn is a tool for setting up your free VPN with ease. The tool runs in conjunction with your Skype client, relies on Skype network to transfer data in the VPN. Eliminating complicated firewall or router settings. No third party is involved except your daily used Skype client. Auto IP...
- Tags: Router, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Windows, EeeNetLive, EeeVpn, VPNs, Networking, Routers & Switches, Productivity, Network Technology, Tcp/Ip, Network Security, Telecommunications, Security
- Software downloads 2009-10-24
- Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers
- how about telling us how to fix it?Can the customer log into their own router and change the vulnerable settings? Please advise.Patetic simply pateticThis is a worst case scenario... Time Warner is guilty of having used the same Admin Name/Password on all their routers and from what I read on...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Modems, Network technology, NETWORKING, SMC8014, Model Number, Time Warner Cable Inc., router, modem, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp., security
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers
- A gaping security hole in cable modems distributed to Time Warner/Road Runner customers could potentially be exploited remotely to access private networks and possibly capture and manipulate private data. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: Router, Security Hole, Time Warner Cable Inc., Modems, Cable, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Components, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-10-22
- Netgear slammed for doing the right thing
- So Welte is a 30-something who thinks his $hit doesn't stink...big deal.Wow..."Harald Welte has more power than I do, power he has earned over many years with good works."Power? Is that something that makes him special? I doubt it. Is power something that impresses you Dana? I feel sorry for...
- Tags: Chipsets, Routers & switches, Semiconductors, Network technology, Operating systems, Netgear Inc., open source, Linux, router, GPL, chipset, Torvalds
- Discussion threads 2009-10-12
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: TomTom GPS, Lenovo ThinkPad tablet, Netgear wireless router
- Netgear Wireless N WNDR3700 RouterI got mine at full price and I love it. Now that it has gone down in price I HIGHLY recommend it. Everything they say it does - it actually does. I have had a great experience with it. Thank you Netgear!!
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, GPS, Netgear Inc., NETgear Wireless, router, Lenovo Group Ltd., Lenovo ThinkPad, wireless router, Gadget Gal, tablet, TomTom
- Discussion threads 2009-10-07
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: TomTom GPS, Lenovo ThinkPad tablet, Netgear wireless router
- A TomTom GPS system, a Lenovo ThinkPad tablet PC, and a Netgear wireless router. Here are your daily deals for Wednesday, October 7, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Get the refurbished TomTom XL340-S 4.3-inch Touchscreen Portable GPS at Woot.com today for $109.99. The GPS has...
- Tags: Netgear Inc., Lenovo ThinkPad, Wireless Router, Router, TomTom, Lenovo Group Ltd., Wireless, Tablets, GPS, Home Networking, Notebooks, Routers & Switches, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Networking, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-10-07
- Netgear offers an open source router that is an applications platform
- Medical systems that monitor your heart and blood sugar while you sleep, so ER techs are there as you have your heart attack instead of your getting the victory hug from the fellow in the brite nitegown. by Dana Blankenhorn
- Tags: Netgear Inc., Router, Home Networking, Open Source, Networking, Personal Technology, Dana Blankenhorn
- Blog posts 2009-10-06
- The best $100 you've spent on killer tech?
- Student discounted software.Student discounted software. Being a student, I've been able to get some fantastic software for some very nice discounts.RE: The best $100 you've spent on killer tech?Roku, along with a Netflix subscription and high speed broadband, convinced me that you can watch near DVD quality video without any...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, killer tech, wireless router, wireless
- Discussion threads 2009-10-05
- Researchers devise way to deny denial-of-service attacks
- How about a real-world test?They could set up a test site to the public and see if the hackers can take it down. Let the hackers do their best!Why the server?Why not move the process to the incoming router?Great Idea, good Start....and who else is making progress like this..?Wont...
- Tags: SECURITY, Network technology, NETWORKING, denial of service, server, ZDNet Tech Update Today, DOS, router
- Discussion threads 2009-10-01
- Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)
- The new Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax is a great upgrade from the Netgear WNDR3300. It now supports true dual bands, offering simultaneous Wireless-N performance in both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. The router also offers a decent network storage feature when coupled with a USB external hard drive. It includes a traffic...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, router, WNDR3700, Netgear Inc., network
- Product reviews 2009-09-23
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: Dell sale, Belkin wireless router, Logitech Mac keyboard
- A sale on Dell computers, a Belkin wireless router, and a Logitech keyboard for Mac. Here are your daily deals for Thursday, September 10, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Dell has started it's Signature Event, and there's six days left to catch some deals. For example,...
- Tags: Wireless Router, Dell Computer Corp., Belkin Corp., Router, Logitech, Wireless, Keyboards, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-09-10
- Google explains massive Gmail outage
- Email is an essential part of day to day business -- but it's one of those things you don't think about until it's not there anymore. Google has been trying hard to squeeze their way into the enterprise market with Google Apps, but outages definitely don't help. ...
- Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Google Gmail, Router, Outage, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet, Garett Rogers
- Blog posts 2009-09-02
- Maintenance error causes two-hour Gmail outage
- In Cloud we trust.So if even Google is unable to manage their own service without a trouble then, can you trust in a cloud for manage and run your business?right, because inhouse IT is so reliable...Gmail goes down for two hours, it's international news.If your inhouse email goes down this...
- Tags: E-mail providers, Routers & switches, Network technology, cloud computing, router, Google Inc., Google Gmail, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Open source revolution at Sony
- FunnyFunny that you put "root" into your final sentence of your Sony article. I guess open source will make it harder for Sony to hide their root kits! ;)RE: Open source revolution at SonyJust to mention, PS3 supports unbuntu.WrongNot any more. Given the context of this blog, can you...
- Tags: UNIX, Sony Corp., open source, Linux, Open Source revolution, router
- Discussion threads 2009-08-26
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