Find The Right Routers

Belkin N+ Wireless Router

The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag.

Specs: Wireless router, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

LevelOne N-One WBR-6000

We wanted to like this funky-looking router, but the LevelOne N_One WBR-6000 performed so horribly in testing that we must warn you not to be tempted by its slick design and low price.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.8 in x 5.8 in x 1.5 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is the fastest we've seen, but we're still reluctant to recommend it as it's based on an unfinished wireless spec.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 11.2 oz

Top Global 3G Phoebus Wi-Fi Router

If you live in an area covered by a 3G data network and need mobile Internet access for multiple users, the 3G Phoebus MB6000 cellular router is a good bet.

APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router can't match the ease of use, range, or warranty of the travel-router competition.

Specs: Wireless router, 2.8 in x 0.8 in x 4 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, External, 0.4 lbs

D-Link DI-624M Super G with MIMO wireless router

You may be tempted by the DI-624M's low price and high scores, but you should resist--it's too unreliable.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.5 in x 4.6 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

D-Link DGL-4300 wireless router

Get the D-Link DGL-4300 now if you can't stand another second of gameplay disruption; otherwise, wait until it incorporates a solid MIMO solution.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.5 in x 4.6 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, External

3Com Travel Router

The OfficeConnect Travel Router is light and portable. Unfortunately, it's neither as elegantly designed nor as full featured as Apple's more expensive AirPort Express.

Specs: Wireless router, 2.8 in x 4 in x 0.9 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN EndPoint

The BEFSX41 is an affordable solution for those who need secure access to their home or office network via the Internet.

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP 2, Telnet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, DMZ port, VPN support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, Full duplex capability, 0.9 lbs

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 7.9 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, Telnet, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs

Asus WL-500g Premium Wireless Router

The Asus WL-500g's advanced features make it well suited for hobbyists, but its complexity and weak user docs make it a stretch for those new to networking.

Specs: Wireless router, 8.1 in x 7.3 in x 1.4 in, Wireless, 54 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.3 lbs

ZyXEL Prestige 660H-D1 - router

Specs: 7.1 in x 5 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP, Telnet, IEEE 802.1D, External, ARP support, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, Packet filtering, Content filtering, Dynamic DNS server, Firewall protection, Firmware upgradable, DoS attack prevention, DDos attack prevention, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Zero Configuration Technology, Media Bandwidth Management (MBM), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Multimedia Auto Provisioner (MAP), 11.5 oz

CISCO2501 ENTERPRISE FACTORY CONFIG

Specs: 17.5 in x 10.6 in x 1.7 in, Wired, 10 Mbps, Serial, Ethernet, PPP, X.25, Ethernet, SNMP, IEEE 802.3, External, 9.9 lbs

Netopia R3100-I IDSL Serial Ethernet Router

Specs: 4.9 in x 7.9 in x 2.1 in, Wired, 10 Mbps, Serial, Ethernet, PPP, Ethernet, SNMP, IEEE 802.3, External, Uplink, Manageable

Cisco 804 HDLC, Ethernet Router

Specs: 9.7 in x 8.3 in x 2 in, Wired, HDLC, Ethernet, PPP, X.25, Ethernet, Frame Relay, SNMP, IEEE 802.3, External, 1.5 lbs

3Com Router 3030 - router

Specs: 11.8 in x 7.1 in x 1.8 in, Wired, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, SNMP 1, SNMP 2, SNMP 3, Telnet, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, External, Manageable, NAT support, VPN support, VLAN support, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Auto-sensing per device, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.2 lbs

D-Link DWL-928 Wireless 108G Network Starter Kit - wireless router

Specs: Wireless router, 7.5 in x 4.6 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

Netopia 3346 ADSL Smart Gateway - router

Specs: 5.3 in x 5.4 in x 1.4 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, ATM, PPP, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP, Telnet, External, Switching, Manageable, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, NAPT support, 3.1 lbs

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router - wireless router

Specs: Wireless router, 8.7 in x 5.3 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.3 lbs

ASUS WL-500g Deluxe - wireless router

Specs: Wireless router, 8.1 in x 7.3 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs