IEEE 802.3 Wireless Access Points

The Bottom Line: The Buffalo WLA-G54C is the best wireless repeater we've seen to date, and it's a great building block for an expandable network.

Specs: Buffalo AirStation WLA2-G54C - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: The DWL-2210AP is packed with features well suited for small businesses.

Specs: D-Link AirPremier DWL-2210AP - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 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: The Buffalo WLA-G54C is the best wireless repeater we've seen to date, and it's a great building block for an expandable network.

Specs: Buffalo AirStation G54 WLA-G54C - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line: The WLA-G54 is a good performer with solid features and security, and it's the easiest way to expand a wireless network. But its full feature set works only with other Buffalo products.

Specs: Buffalo AirStation WLA-G54 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11g, 54 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 AirPort Extreme performs well in a close-knit 802.11g network, but it's not fast enough in mixed mode to warrant upgrading.

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - 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