Networking

These modems allow internet access using a 3G data sim card. These modems output internet via WiFi, which is your own private WiFi hotspot to connect all your devices to. These portable devices are ideal when a fixed line internet connection is not available or when on the move with multiple internet devices.
Updated 14/07/11

A network with multiple wireless access points can be tedious to maintain. An AP management device connects into the same network as the access points. The device allows control of all the AP's from one point. Note that some management devices can only control up to a certain number of AP's. Always check the specifications of the device.
Updated 17/01/12

These pieces of hardware work with both wired and wireless networks and devices in specific ways. A Wireless Access Point is a 'wired to wireless' solution. It extends a wired network by converting it into a wireless connection.A Wireless Bridge allows devices such as gaming consoles, digital video cameras etc that come with a RJ45 network port to connect to a wireless network. As the unit effectively bridges together a wireless network to these connected wired network devices. Check individual specifications of the product for the exact features and capabilities to make sure it meets your requirements.
Updated 18/07/11

• Port Forwarding
• Home Networking
• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Security

Designed for high-speed broadband telephone line ADSL. This hardware requires an input from your landline, the output of this unit is both wired and wireless internet. The wired outputs are usually in the form of ethernet sockets and the wireless is WiFi. This enables both mobile/portable and fixed devices to connect to the ADSL Modem Router and share the one internet connection. Other features include the ability to connect a network printer and share files across the network through the router.
Updated 15/07/11

• Broadband ADSL vs Cable
• Home Networking
• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Security

Designed for high-speed broadband telephone line ADSL. This hardware requires an input from your landline and puts out wired internet network. The wired outputs are usually in the form of ethernet sockets requiring network cables for the connection. Other features include the ability to connect a network printer and share files across the network through the router.
Updated 15/07/11

• Broadband ADSL vs Cable
• Home Networking

These aerials and accessories are for a range of wireless computer products. They include products that will extend the range of the wireless signal. Note that many of these products are specific to particular brands and products, so always check the specification to confirm the application and fitment.
Updated 07/12/11

Routers with both WiFi and network socket outputs. Allows you to share an internet connection from a modem putting out a network socket internet connection. Note that these BroadBand routers do not include a modem, they require a ADSL/BroadBand modem as their input.
Updated 07/12/11

• Port Forwarding
• Broadband ADSL vs Cable
• Home Networking
• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Security

Routers (wired) for Cable/ADSL modems. These require a network cable input from a cable/ADSL modem. Check the specification of the product to make sure it is compatable with your modem.
Updated 07/12/11

Optical fibre components and accessories.

A firewall is a security device which can be either hardware and/or software based. The purpose of a firewall is to permit or deny proxy data coming in and out of your computer system and/or network. Firewalls are configured according to the requirements set by the individual. From a single computer Firewall which is installed software that denies phishing and ID theft attacks from the internet. With advanced Firewalls on a network, which consists of a hardware device and software that is custom configured by a network administrator to keep the network secure.
Updated 18/07/11