Router Routers

The Bottom Line: D-Link's DI-808HV is a great way to offer a secure VPN connection to your office when you're on the road.

Specs: 4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, External, Switching, NAT support, VPN support, Flow control, Auto-negotiation, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: The BEFSX41 is an affordable solution for those who need secure access to their home or office network via the Internet.

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP 2, Telnet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, DMZ port, VPN support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, Full duplex capability, 0.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: Buffalo's kit is great for large homes or offices that need a wireless network with room to grow and range to spare.

Specs: 3 in x 6.1 in x 6.7 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: This modem makes sharing a dial-up connection easy, but confirm that your ISP supports it before you buy.

Specs: Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP, Telnet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.3u, External, NAT support, DHCP support

The Bottom Line: A bona fide networking Swiss Army knife, the CG814M does it all, cheaply and simply.

Specs: 10 in x 6.7 in x 1.3 in, Wired, 11 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, Full-duplex, External, Switching, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, Auto-negotiation, Content filtering, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 1.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: With its extensive setup help, new design, and content-filtering features, the RP614 will appeal to families looking to build an affordable and secure home network.

Specs: 6.9 in x 4.6 in x 1.1 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, External, Switching, NAT support, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Auto-sensing per device, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: It's hard to go wrong with the EtherFast router, but if you do, you'll wish you had a longer warranty.

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, RMON, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, External, NAT support, DHCP support, 0.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The SMC7004BR router has something for everyone; novices will appreciate its usability and lifetime warranty, while experts will like its fast performance and advanced features.

Specs: 6.4 in x 4 in x 1.1 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, External, Manageable, DHCP support, 1.1 lbs

Specs: 4.6 in x 7.5 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, External, NAT support, URL filtering, VPN passthrough, Auto-negotiation, Parental control, Firewall protection, MAC address filtering, 2 lbs

Specs: 7.5 in x 4.6 in x 1.4 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, External, NAT support, Syslog support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, Auto-sensing per device, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)