The Bottom Line: The Apple AirPort Extreme cures networking headaches for novice Mac users with a simple setup, but competing devices offer Windows users more network customization and faster speeds for less.

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

The Bottom Line: For mobile users who want a fast and flexible mobile Internet access solution and who have moderate data usage needs, the T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot ZTE MF61 will make a good investment.

Specs: ZTE MF61 (Mobile) - Wireless access point

The Bottom Line: The Zyxel X150N is an inexpensive, entry-level Wireless-N router and should be used only for casual and light wireless networking needs.

Specs: Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

The Bottom Line: The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking, and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their bucks.

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

The Bottom Line: The NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a good investment if you want to add a high-speed Wireless-N connection your HD video streamer or game console.

Specs: NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

The Bottom Line: The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking, and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their bucks.

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

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 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

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 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

The Bottom Line: Netgear's wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network.

Specs: NETGEAR Powerline Wireless Range Extender WGXB102 - Wireless access point, 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, HomePlug 1.0, IEEE 802.11g

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, None, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet