Everything you need to know about maxing-out your broadband connection, including interleaving, fine tuning MTU settings, firmware updates, ADSL filters and splitters,and that old chestnut - electrical noise in your wiring

Faster wireless networking is finally within reach. We test and rate every draft-n 2.0 ADSL modem router on the market.

The arrival of dual-n band networking with 5GHz promises an end to crowded home wireless networks. Speed, range and technology is great, but the price is steep

Striking looks but limited features, average performance and a high price put paid to the Netgear’s chances

Belkin’s N1 Vision is an eye catching wireless modem router that combines a sleek design profile with big speeds.

Wondering if your neighbour can tell if you're leeching their bandwidth and see what you're doing online?

Internet everywhere, for affordable prices. Dave Stevenson investigates the claims, tests the speeds and delivers a verdict on the best plan for your mobile dollars.

Good value, but without the decent performance or the feature set of our award winners this month

An absolute steal at this price – great performance and superb value make this a must for next-gen WiFi junkies

We make sense of wireless-n routers and devices (otherwise known as draft-n) - speeds, compatibility, range improvements, and whether they're safe to buy now.

We explain port forwarding and triggering, firewalls and traffic filtering, the DMZ and other broadband bits you should know.

Fast performance, slick design and excellent software, all at the right price

Innovation and solid performance in an attractive package make the N1 Vision stand out, but it’s expensive

Slow speeds and a high price make this an underwhelming offering

Good value if purchased with a plan, the telstra’s speed impresses

Good value, but without the decent performance or the feature set of our current award winners this time

With its futuristic design, the WRT310N could live just as happily in your front room as it could next to your PC – at just 34mm high it’s easy to hide. If you already have an ADSL modem, this is the pefect wireless router companion.

You can now host a wireless network anywhere you can receive a Telstra NextG signal. Great idea, now about those data plans . . .

Pair break code used on half of all wireless traffic.

Find out how fast your broadband connection really is – and how to get the most from it – with these essential tools.