Category: Hardware

Forum users have highlighted that some Conexant based routers have some of their configuration ports visible to the Internet. In some versions of firmware these can be disabled, but it appears some routers do not have these options.

ADSLNation is now stocking versions of the NTE-2005 Master face plate, that have both filtered, and un-filtered terminals on the rear of them.

www.adslnation.com has launched an ADSL extension socket that has an internal microfilter. This provides a neater solution than using micro-filters throughout a property.

Although videophones have been around for a long time, they have mainly been used by businesses to teleconference around the world. More recently, we have seen the launch of 3G mobile phones which has introduced this medium the mass mark. Now, more devices are coming out which take advantage of broadband to deliver video telephony to users.

Solwise has now added a 4 port ADSL modem/router with built in support for powerline networking to its hardware range, and it costs just £86.99 (including VAT).

Slim Devices produce a wireless MP3 player that will play MP3 and other formats from a home based media server. The big difference is where most manufacturers only produce a Windows version, this works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

The ADSLNation have launched the X-Modem CE, a compact Ethernet ADSL modem. The new model is £11 cheaper than the previous version, and is re-packaged into a case that is more in line with current Apple styling.

In a rapidly growing market Netgear has released its MP101 Wireless Digital Music Player. The MP101 is a self contained wireless unit, requiring simply a wireless connection onto your local network, and no need for a TV to select the music to play.

BT Home Networking has updated its product range to include the BT 1250 device, which is a 2-Wire Home Gateway device with integrated wireless at an introductory price of £159.99.

We have just published our review of the Linksys WGA11B-UK 11Mbps Wireless Bridge. This easy-to-configure device allows you to connect games consoles such as an XBox, PS2 or Gamecube through a wireless network if you do not have the ability to wire it up to your broadband connection.