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Wi-Fi routers for the home or office
By Allen Fear
(4/23/02)
(4/23/02)
Looking at the NetGear MR314 cable/DSL wireless router and the SMC Barricade wireless broadband router on a store shelf, you'd have a hard time telling them apart. Both offer a multiport switch, an 802.11b access point, Web-based management, and excellent performance for less than $250.
However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice they each have several distinct features. The MR314 offers Web-content filtering and instant e-mail alerts to help protect your family from unsavory Internet material. The SMC, on the other hand, offers home and small-office users above-average security, a serial port for a backup modem, and a parallel port to attach a printer. While both routers are capable and easy to use, details such as these could single out the one that better fits your network.
However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice they each have several distinct features. The MR314 offers Web-content filtering and instant e-mail alerts to help protect your family from unsavory Internet material. The SMC, on the other hand, offers home and small-office users above-average security, a serial port for a backup modem, and a parallel port to attach a printer. While both routers are capable and easy to use, details such as these could single out the one that better fits your network.
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NetGear MR314 cable/DSL wireless router
With its detailed documentation, content filtering, and excellent performance, the MR314 will be a welcome addition to your family.
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SMC Barricade wireless broadband router
Boasting a wide array of ports and good security features, the Barricade will appeal to home and small-business users alike.
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Allen Fear is R&D project manager for CNET Labs.
