Best modems & routers

  • Belkin N+ Wireless Storage Router

    28 May 2009 4:18 PM

    Belkin's N+ Wireless Storage Router leaps ahead of the wireless-N pack, and finally delivers a wireless-N router worth owning.

    Specs: 802.11n

  • Asus RT-N13U Wireless N Router with All-In-One Printer Server

    24 Sep 2009 11:10 AM

    Asus' inexpensive 802.11n router is a bit of a bargain, although it does also bring with it some bargain basement sensibilities.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

  • Asus RT-N16 Wireless Router

    24 Sep 2009 2:03 PM

    Asus' high-end wireless router has plenty of throughput grunt, but we do wish the company would offer better support documentation.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

  • 8.7 5

    NetComm 3G18Wn 3G USB 11n Wi-Fi Router

    09 Jul 2009 5:25 PM

    The 3G18Wn provides good 802.11n performance, 3G USB modem compatibility and a great fall-back position for those using both wireless and wired internet connections.

    Specs: 802.11n , 300Mbps , VPN pass-through
    Built-in firewall

  • 8.2 6

    iiNet BoB wireless modem

    22 Sep 2009 2:17 PM

    iiNet customers who yearn for a simple networking life will do well out of BoB, although like most routers, it's not without its quirks.

    Specs: Handset , USB, Wi-Fi

  • Telstra Turbo 21 modem

    20 Mar 2009 5:17 PM

    Telstra's Turbo 21 delivered the fastest wireless broadband experience we've seen. This excellent performance will be enough to justify its high price for some.

    Specs: 1.9 Mbps, 21 Mbps, USB

  • 7.5 6

    NetComm N3G005W 3G Wi-Fi Router

    15 Jan 2009 10:36 AM

    Renters or those who want to mix and match broadband styles with a dab of 3G will do well with NetComm's N3G005W router, as long as you don't need lots of wired ports.

  • 7.5 5

    NetComm NP802n Wireless Router

    30 Jan 2009 3:53 PM

    NetComm's take on wireless-n still fails to live up to the hype, but is otherwise a solid and capable performer

    Specs: 802.11n

  • 7.3 1

    NetComm NB12WD MyCommsGateway

    27 Jan 2009 4:04 PM

    NetComm's all-in-one broadband, wireless and VoIP solution makes for a pretty package, but we were still left wanting just a little bit more.

    Specs: 802.11g

  • 7.3 4

    Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router

    07 Aug 2009 3:20 PM

    The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.3, 802.3u

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