Wired Bridges

The Bottom Line: The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook.

Specs: Bridge, 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), External, 4.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook.

Specs: Bridge, 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), External, 4.8 oz

The Bottom Line: Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesn't want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, though: it's not an inexpensive solution.

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Fast Ethernet, External

The Bottom Line: Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesn't want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, though: it's not an inexpensive solution.

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Fast Ethernet, External

The Bottom Line: Though it works with only a smattering of printers and can be a chore to configure, this Wi-Fi print server gets the job done.

Specs: Bridge, 6.9 in x 4.7 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: Gateway's power-line adapter is well suited for networking in homes or small offices.

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 14 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, External

The Bottom Line: The speediest and most space-conserving way yet to network through power lines.

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 14 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Fast Ethernet, External

The Bottom Line: The NeverWire is great for network skeptics and offers better implementation than the competition, but its performance is uneven.

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 14 Mbps, Ethernet, External

Specs: Bridge, 1.4 in x 4.1 in x 5.8 in, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Ethernet, External, 6.7 oz

Specs: Bridge, 4.3 in x 4.3 in x 1.3 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), HTTP, External, 4.2 oz