Whirlpool.net.au is a fully independent, non-commercial, community website, run by a team of unpaid volunteers, which is devoted to keeping the public informed about the state of broadband in Australia.

Since its inception in 1998 (when it was primarily a watchdog snapping at Telstra's heels), it has become the premier destination for users seeking Australian broadband Internet resources. As well as its rich source of broadband news and information, Whirlpool boasts one of Australia's largest technology-related online communities.

Whirlpool is not related in any way to the whitegoods manufacturer specialising in washing machines.

The following wikis have been created by users, reps and moderators, to answer various questions or to provide a basis for discussion within the WP Forums. The list is divided up by forum category, then by forum name.

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Whirlpool FAQs and info

Forum

• The WP Forum FAQ – The mother of all FAQs.
• The WP Forum Rules – What you can and can't do.
• The Whirlpool Moderation FAQ – How moderation works on WP.
• The WP Rep Code of Conduct – What reps can and can't do.

WP Wiki

• Whirlpool Wiki FAQs and Guides – Everything you wanted to know about the WP Wiki.
• Wiki Index – An index of all WP Wiki entries.

Choosing an ISP

• Choosing a Broadband Provider FAQ – Everything you need to know about choosing a broadband ISP.
• Internet Providers Who Support BPAY – A list of ISPs that provide BPAY as an option.

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Companies FAQs and info

• Internet Service Provider FAQs – A list of FAQs about ISPs that are actively discussed on WP.

Connections FAQs and info

Other Connections

• ISDN Home Service Guide – Overview of ISDN terminology and guide to ordering an ISDN service.
• ISDN Modems/Routers Guide – Step by step installation and configuration guide for ISDN modems and routers.

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Technology FAQs and info

Broadband

• ADSL Theory – How does ADSL work? What do all the fancy acronyms mean? Plus answers to other questions you were afraid to ask.
• ADSL1 Sync Speeds – A list of ADSL1 Sync Speeds from different people on Telstra DSLAMs.
• ADSL2+ Sync Speeds – A list of ADSL2+ Sync Speeds from different people on various DSLAMs.
• Annex M Results – A list of the speeds people are getting on Annex M connections.
• Australian Exchange Guide v3.0 – An incomplete list of telephone exchanges in Australia, generated by WP users.
• Australian Telecommunications Guide – A guide to the various legislation, codes of conduct and terms under which a residential telephone service is connected.
• Helpful ADSL Links & Info, Churn and Rejection Codes – A list of helpful links and information about various aspects of ADSL.
• RIM and Pair Gain FAQ – Information on RIM and other Pair Gain technologies used throughout the Australian telecommunications network.

DSL Hardware

• Annex M – Information about Annex M for ADSL 2/2+.
• ADSL Modem and Router Reviews – Reviews of various ADSL Modems and Routers.
• Cheapest Places to Buy Modems – Information about where to look for Cheap Modem prices.
• Cordless Phones and Line Filters – Information about cordless phones and line filters.
• DSL Hardware Companies Owners & Reps List – A list of owners or reps for companies that sell DSL Hardware.
• DSL Modem and Router Guide – All about ADSL routers and modems.
• Port Forwarding Guide – A guide to port forwarding with many common router/modems.
• WAG54G V2 Requests/Issues/Firmware/Bugs – Information about the Linksys WAG54G V2.

Voice over IP

• VoIP FAQ – Info about Voice over IP, how it works, and how to set it up.
• VoIP Providers – List of various VOIP providers.

Networking

• Australian Wireless Stores – A list of stores in Australia that sell wireless hardware.
• Network Diagnostic Commands – Common commands for network diagnostics.
• Networking and Wireless Hardware Companies Owners & Reps List – A list of owners or reps for companies that sell Networking and Wireless Hardware.
• SmoothWall 2.0 & BPA Guide – Info about setting up Smoothwall with Bigpond Cable.
• Wireless Community Groups – A list of wireless community groups in Australia.
• Wireless Home Networking FAQ – How to setup a wireless network.

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IT Industry FAQs and info

IT Industry

• Career, Training and Jobseeker Resources – Info about careers, job seeking, and training.

Telecomms

• Australian Telecommunications Industry Wiki- Information about the Australian Telecomms Industry.

Web Hosting

• Web Hosting forum FAQ – A collection of links to FAQs and Guides applicable to the Web Hosting Forum.
• Web Hosting Companies Owners & Reps List – A list of owners or reps for companies that offer Web Hosting Services.

Web Development

• Web Development Forum FAQ – A collection of links to FAQs and Guides applicable to the Web Development Forum.

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Computer FAQs and info

PC Hardware

• Whirlpool PC suggestions – A continually updated set of suggested PC configurations at various purposes and price points, as determined by Whirlpool users.
• Australian PC Shops – A list of the good and bad PC shops in Aust, as voted by Whirlpool users.
• Build/Rate my PC FAQ – Guide for people considering posting a thread about their new computer.
• Computer Hardware Markets – A list of various computer markets in each city.
• Computer Troubleshooting Guides – Computer troubleshooting guides for Windows-based PCs. Now including a Mac and Apple hardware section. Linux still to be added – perhaps.
• Dell PowerEdge SC430 FAQ – Info about the Dell PowerEdge SC430.
• Monitor/Panel Hub – Guide for people considering purchasing a new monitor or LCD Panel for their computer.
• PC Benchmark Results – A list of the scores set by Whirlpool users on various benchmarks, and a guide to help new users, by giving them an idea of how components really perform.
• PC Hardware Companies Owners & Reps List – A list of owners or reps for companies that sell PC Hardware.
• PC Hardware FAQ – Info about the various parts that make up your PC.
• Technical Support Threads – A list of the information users should supply when requesting troubleshooting help with their PC issues.
• User Specifications – a list of PC Specifications from various WP users.
• WP User's Setups – a collection of pictures of PC setups from various WP users (maintained by Mediafire).

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Windows and PC Software

• Freeware – Info about various Freeware applications available.

Apple

• Apple Battery FAQ — Important info for owners of Apple PowerBooks, iBooks and iPods.
• Apple RAM Guide – Information to help users upgrade memory in their various Macs.
• Mac OS and Bigpond ADSL Guide and FAQ — Information about setting up Bigpond ADSL using Mac OS.
• Mac shops – Australia-wide and online.

Linux/BSD

• Linux FAQ – Information and guides about Linux.

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Internet FAQs and info

On the Internet

• Is this site down? – Info about checking whether a site is actually down, and where best to ask about it.

Peer to Peer

• Australian Copyright Info – Info about Australian Copyright Law, as it applies to software, music, movies, etc.
• Peer to Peer – Info about Peer to Peer and the various P2P applications available.

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Lounge FAQs and info

Gaming

• Playstation 2 FAQ – Info about the PS2 and associated topics.
• Xbox FAQ – Info about the Xbox and associated topics.

Gadgets

• Air Conditioning FAQ – Info about various type of air conditioning systems used in Australia.
• Calculator Programs – Info on programs you can run on commons graphics calculators.

Lifestyle

• Whirlpool Photography Competition – Monthly competition around a particular theme.

Home Theatre

• Home Theatre FAQ – Info about home theatres, amplifiers, speaker selection, display selection, and calibration.

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Please whim any Section, Full or Senior Moderator with updates.