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Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?

Network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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Reviews

  • NetComm NP802n Wireless Router

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

  • Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

    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.

  • D-Link RangeBooster N 650 ADSL2+ Router (DSL-2740B)

    The DSL-2740B is a modem and router that offers a good balance between price and features, with a slightly shaky performance.

  • Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)

    You should consider the new AirPort Express if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.

  • Asus WL-500W 802.11n Multi-Functional Wireless Router

    The Asus WL-500W is a good choice only for advanced users who will take advantage of some of router's USB features and aren't afraid to wade into those waters without help.

  • D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Wireless Router

    Even with gigabit Ethernet, its design niggles and the failure to significantly better Wireless-G performance make the DIR-655 poor value.

  • Belkin N1 router

    Belkin's N1 router comes closer than most to delivering on the promises of 802.11n, plus it's an exceptionally easy router to both install and maintain.

  • Linksys WPC300N

    Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares.

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Features

  • Top 10 wireless modem/routers

    Routers, particularly wireless ones, are always a bit of an unknown quantity. These are our top 10 picks for wireless routers and modem/routers, for you to be able to make a more informed choice.

  • Q&A: Is Santa Rosa right for me?

    Intel's vice president, Shmuel (Mooly) Eden speaks on how Intel intends to pursue first-time buyers, and educate the public on the new platform.

  • Five things to consider if you want to buy a laptop in 2007

    Buying a laptop is a hard decision at the best of times, but with the release of Vista and the pending release of new mobile technology the task is that much more difficult. We help you sort through it all.

  • Draft N wireless routers: get ready for 802.11n

    Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n) is the latest wireless networking standard, and while 802.11n is not finally ratified, it does promise better speed, throughput, range and dependability. CNET.com.au explores its promise and reviews the latest Draft N gear on the Australian market.

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