Routers, Internet & Networking

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    Netgear WNHDEB111 HD/Gaming 5GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit

    08 Sep 2008 2:54 PM

    They're big and quite ugly, but there's no doubting that Netgear's WNHDEB111 delivers in the 802.11n speed stakes — finally!

    Specs: 802.11a, 802.11n

  • Vodafone Internet Stick

    26 Aug 2008 10:44 AM

    For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

    Specs: 7.2 Mbps, USB

  • 7.6 8

    D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855

    08 Aug 2008 5:41 PM

    The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 is a stable performer with an excellent Web interface — you may want to wait for a price drop though.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 300Mbps , WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - PIN & PBC

  • Linksys WAG160N Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway

    29 Jul 2008 2:03 PM

    Linksys' WAG160N resides in an attractive package, and manages better than most Wireless N routers. Better than most, but still nowhere near the hype.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 300Mbps

  • 8.3 8

    Billion BiPAC 7300N Draft 802.11n ADSL2+/Broadband Router

    30 Jun 2008 2:57 PM

    It's not much of a looker, and it struggles in signal strength, but Billion's 7300N ADSL2+ Modem/Router has grunt where it really counts.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 300Mbps

  • Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

    24 Jun 2008 10:54 AM

    Aside from its potentially worrisome heat output, the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a networking dynamo with chart-topping performance and a sleek (maybe too sleek) design.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 300Mbps

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Duo

    20 Jun 2008 10:00 AM

    The ReadyNAS range is a perfect addition to a household that needs not just storage, but control over that storage. Now if only Netgear could do something about the price.

    Specs: 500 GB, Ethernet , NAS

  • 8.0

    Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100

    10 Jun 2008 10:18 AM

    The smaller cousin of the 2200 is surprisingly more interesting than you'd expect, although it's still somewhat eclipsed by the streaming capabilities of other units.

    Specs: Ethernet, HDMI, Stereo audio , MP3, WMA, AAC , 802.11n

  • 7.3 8

    Conceptronic Wireless 300Mbps Broadband starter pack

    02 Jun 2008 10:42 AM

    Should we be surprised that yet another Wireless N router has failed to live up to the hype?

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n , 300Mbps

  • 3 Mobile Broadband USB modem (v.2)

    30 May 2008 1:03 PM

    While this newer USB modem from 3 carries itself with a sharp new look, it delivers nearly identical performance to its predecessor.

    Specs: 384 kbps, 7.2 Mbps, USB

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