tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230410522026-04-02T17:08:24.006-07:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-74747730786013977002008-04-07T11:12:00.000-07:002008-04-08T11:15:55.719-07:00

Pros: Works as it should, sharing devices over networkCons: Router needs a spare network portBottomline: It costs more than a standard USB hub, but the convenience of sharing devices over a network makes it worthwhileManufacturer: BelkinLots of people buy USB hubs to add extra USB ports to their computers.This comes in handy when you need to connect several devices to the computer at once, for

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-11436171636131130222008-03-23T10:32:00.000-07:002008-03-29T06:49:47.712-07:00

Plug your network inPros: Good performance. Easy to set up.Cons: Physically large. Not pretty.Bottomline: A very easy way to create a secure home network without wires or PC adapters.Price: £55 eachManufacturer: SolwiseSolwise’s Homeplug adapters do away with both network cables and the hassle of setting up wireless networks, because they use your home's mains electrical wiring instead.Each

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-19806274789995415692008-03-20T08:51:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:01:35.339-07:00

Focus your wireless network’s coverage to where it’s needed mostPros: Increases coverage in a specific direction; easy to set upCons: Reduces the span of your network's coverageBottomline: Perfect for those who require a stronger wireless signal in a specific directionPrice: £42.99Manufacturer: Hawking TechnologiesWith most wireless routers housing an omni-directional antenna, unless you place

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-60691410443208136782008-03-17T23:55:00.002-07:002008-03-18T02:13:50.998-07:00

Wireless networking for cable broadband usersPrice: £35Manufacturer: BuffaloPros: Cheap; easy to set up; faster than 802.11g; one-touch security feature; compactCons: 125* High Speed Mode requires specific wireless adaptersBottomline: A cheap router that, if you purchase the appropriate wireless adapters, will speed up file transfers between your PCsThe WHR-G125 is aimed at cable broadband (

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-76406278583765989062008-03-17T22:57:00.000-07:002008-03-17T23:08:40.944-07:00

Fast, cheap, easy to set up – it's everything cable internet users will needBottomline: An excellent, fast, cheap routerPrice: £59Manufacturer: LinksysAt the lower end of Linksys's range of routers is the WRT150N, a basic model that nonetheless includes support for the latest 802.11n standard for faster wireless networking.If you don't have a notebook that supports this, the router also supports

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-19343489878438600902008-02-21T01:26:00.000-08:002008-02-21T01:42:39.500-08:00

Requires annoying updates and tweaking to work effectivelyBottomline: Requires annoying updates and tweaking to work effectivelyPrice: £110Manufacturer: ZyxelThe P-660HWP combines an ADSL modem with an 802.11b/g Wifi router and a four-port 100Mbits/sec switch.But the star feature is integrated Homeplug AV networking, which makes every electricity socket in your house a possible network point.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-33842653462088224072007-09-06T01:54:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:39:24.108-07:00

The Linksys WRT350N with Storage Link router is the next step up from the company's WRT300N router. Based on Draft 2.0 of the 802.11n spec, it's a standard four-port Gigabit Ethernet router that also serves up a USB port for sharing the contents of a USB hard drive or flash drive across the network. While it offers great features, it didn't fare as well as some of its competition in lab tests.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-18250813747815669042007-04-30T02:24:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:39:24.109-07:00

The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is one of the latest Draft N routers to the market. Believe us when we say it packs a punch. It's by far the fastest 802.11n router we've tested. At $180, it's also one of the most expensive. We've been reluctant to recommend Draft N routers because the spec isn't final and so far, we haven't seen the throughput speeds offered by the standard. There's no

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-46629520484650481922006-04-24T02:14:00.000-07:002007-09-09T06:39:24.110-07:00

At long last, news of the first products based on Draft N of the not-yet-approved 802.11n specification are starting to trickle out. Despite numerous announcements, actual hardware has been scarce; first to the party is Linksys's WRT300N, a Wi-Fi router based on the first official iteration of the spec. Linksys claims that the MIMO-based router is capable of up to 12 times the speed and 4 times

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23041052.post-27541987749020115052006-03-02T02:17:00.000-08:002007-09-09T06:39:24.110-07:00

There's a new kid in Wi-Fi town, and it's terrorizing the neighborhood: the Netgear WPNT834 RangeMax 240 wireless router provides nearly twice the maximum speed of our previous performance champs. This MIMO-based device also prevails in several other respects, such as solid documentation, simple setup, and ample security. Given that it had so much going for it, we were especially disappointed

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