Reviews
Review: Dropcam Echo
If you can get past the steep price, the Dropcam Echo is everything you want a wireless security camera to be, delivering great images and audio, even over mobile connections. Read more...
Review: AuthenticateMyWiFi
If you're looking for solid, no-frills RADIUS with a reasonable cost, AuthenticateMyWiFi is worthy of serious consideration Read more...
Motorola's AirDefense Wireless VA Tool Reviewed
Motorola's vulnerability assessment tool works best when it's used as a complement to existing security practices – including on-site VA scans. Read more...
Review: Spiceworks 4: Network Management Software
Spiceworks 4 is adequate network management software that any size firm can afford. Read more...
Review: Aruba Virtual Branch Network (VBN) RAPs
Wi-Fi networking expert Lisa Phifer takes an in-depth look at Aruba's Interop Best of Show award-winning VBN RAPs. Read more...
Macs Get Viruses, Too
New malware threats (including the discovery of the first botnet operating on infected Mac OS X machines) are cropping up this year. Luckily, there are lots of tools to help protect your Mac. Read more...
Review: AVerMedia AVerDiGi EB1704HB WiFi-4
This new Wi-Fi-enabled NVR simplifies residential video surveillance. Read more...
Two Great, Free Network Security Apps
These two free, open source network security apps--Angry IP Scanner and Wikto--can alert you to open avenues of attack against your systems. Read more...
Review: Elektron 2.0 RADIUS Server
The Elektron 2.0 RADIUS Server is easy to configure and use. Although a few advanced features are lacking, most small or even midsized businesses will be pleased with Elektron's ability to form an exceptionally secure Wi-Fi network. Read more...
Review: Metageek Wi-Spy DBx
Unlike its predecessors, the Wi-Spy DBx ($799) can uncover interference with both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Read more...
Review: Pure Networks Network Magic Pro 4.8
Network Magic Pro 4.8 ($49.99) makes setting up, troubleshooting, securing, and managing home and small business Wi-Fi networks easier. Read more...
Review: Motorola LANPlanner (RF Management Suite, Part 2)
This 3D modeler, part of the Motorola RF Management Suite, uses "RF intelligent" WLAN design to cut cost, improve performance. Read more...
Review: Motorola RF Management Suite (Part 1)
This comprehensive four-in-one toolkit provides integrated end-to-end network management for large, distributed Motorola WLANs. Read more...
Review: ZyWALL-2WG Mobile Internet Security Appliance
ZyXEL's well-connected branch/small/home office firewall secures Internet access via 802.11a/b/g, 3G cellular, and wired broadband. Read more...
Review: Wi-Spy 2.4x Wireless Spectrum Analyzer
A perfect spectrum analyzer tool for most non-enterprise and small 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network users. Read more...
Trend Micro Internet Security 2008
Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 promises to protect your home network, personal identity and online activity. Does the venerable program's 2008 edition deliver? Read more...
Yoggie Gatekeeper
This small hardware appliance safeguards your laptop from network infections. Read more...
Netgear ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator SSL312
Netgear's SSL-based VPN appliance is less expensive and easier to set up than most conventional IPSec-based remote-access products. Read more...
JiWire Hotspot Helper
The online hotspot directory has upgraded its utility to provide an offline location search, coupled with VPN security for consumers, in a package that is as easy to use as they come. Read more...
Linksys Wireless-G PTZ Internet Camera
While far from perfect, this camera's ability to pan, tilt and zoom over your WLAN at this price makes it a relative bargain. Read more...
Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
This small $100 unit is worth a look if you want to monitor your home while you're away. Read more...
Hamachi: Roll Your Own VPNs
This handy new freeware tool enables creation and management your own "zero-configuration" virtual private networks (VPN). Read more...
Cognio Spectrum Expert for Wi-Fi
This pricey tool could be invaluable in helping find the items interfering with the radio waves around your wireless LAN. Read more...
D-Link NetDefend DFL-CPG310 Security Appliance
D-Link's unified threat management security appliance packs a huge number of features into one box, but with a huge price. Read more...
Wi-Spy Spectrum Analyzer
You probably won’t find a smaller or less expensive way to analyze your surroundings for radio interference. Read more...
