Progress marches on and so do the capabilities of wireless networking. 2004 saw the advent of 802.11g routers with turbo modes that you can use to boost your throughput and increase your range.
But all turbo modes are not created equal. The Linksys WRT54GS uses Broadcom's Afterburner technology, which is slower than the Atheros solution you get with D-Link's DI-624. But the fastest and most robust router of 2004 is Belkin's MIMO-enhanced Pre-N router.
The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.
Basic specs: Standard: 802.11b, 802.11g, Data Transfer: Bandwidth 25.8Mbps, Maximum range: Up to 200 feet, Minimum operating system: 200 MHz processor or faster with 64MB of RAM, Internet Explorer 4.0 / Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Higher for Web-based configuration, CD-ROM Drive, Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP; Mac OS 9.x/X.
With blazingly fast connection speeds and a wider coverage area than most of its competitors, the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router is a top pick for wireless access at home or the office.
Basic specs: Standard: Pre-802.11n (MIMO, 802.11b, 802.11g), Data Transfer: Bandwidth 108Mbps, Maximum range: 91.44m, Minimum operating system: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP; Mac OS 9.x/X, Other features: WPA/WEP encryption.
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