All Wireless Access Points

The Bottom Line: Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, 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.

Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

The Bottom Line: The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is a solid router that keeps up with the Draft N competition. Unfortunately, we've yet to test a Draft N router that lives up to the promise of 802.11n. As with the rest of the .11n routers we've tested, we advise you postpone your purchase until the spec is finalized.

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

The Bottom Line: This access point's high price will seem fair to those with a lot of wireless equipment.

Specs: NETGEAR WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available.

Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station with AirTunes - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: The DWP-2100AP is the fastest Wi-Fi access point we've tested, but its convoluted setup guide and manual mean networking newbies need not apply.

Specs: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G, 108 Mbps

The Bottom Line: This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is high.

Specs: Linksys Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WET54G - Bridge, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the upcoming 802.11g standard.

Specs: NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: The WAP54G offers a significant speed improvement, making it a good buy for offices looking to upgrade existing 802.11b networks.

Specs: Linksys Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: Delivering great performance with an easy setup process, the CP-2W is a great value among wireless routers.

Specs: Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2W - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, 11 Mbps, 4

The Bottom Line: A decent tool for providing broadband access to networks with HomeRF wireless clients.

Specs: Wireless access point, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 10 Mbps