IPX/SPX Routers

The Bottom Line: The Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router offers features similar to those of the Belkin Pre-N router but with slower performance. On the upside, it's also less expensive.

Specs: Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g+, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, External, NAT support, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, True MIMO technology, MAC address filtering, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: Dell's new 802.11g router is fast and easy to use, and it has all the right features for wireless home networking.

Specs: Wireless router, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: The low-cost Linksys WRT54G features fairly high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices makes claimed backward compatibility moot.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 7.9 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Linksys wireless router joins wireless and Ethernet networks with broadband in a well-designed, economical package for SOHO users, but a few flaws in documentation and security pull it up short of perfection.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Wireless, 11 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.3 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 HomePortal 100W is a fine solution for tying multiple home-networking technologies to a broadband connection. It offers easy setup, manageability, and security at a reasonable price.

Specs: Gateway, 12 in x 10 in x 2.5 in, Wired, Wireless, 10 Mbps, Ethernet, External, 2.2 lbs

Specs: Wireless router, 4.3 in x 7 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, External, DMZ port, Switching, Manageable, NAT support, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, MAC address filtering, 12.7 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 6.9 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs

Specs: 17.5 in x 11.8 in x 1.7 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Serial, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, PPP, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, Manageable, Full duplex capability, 3, 10.4 lbs