UDP/IP Routers

The Bottom Line: The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag.

Specs: Wireless router, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: The Linksys WRT110 RangePlus is an unconventional and stylish wireless router that supplies near draft 802.11n throughput without being an official Draft N router. We like this affordable, antenna-free router for networks where Wireless-G and Wireless-N clients coexist.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.7 in x 5.8 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, HTTPS, External, 2.4 GHz, 11.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is the fastest we've seen, but we're still reluctant to recommend it as it's based on an unfinished wireless spec.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 11.2 oz

The Bottom Line: With its easy-to-grasp status icons, up-to-date security options, and stellar support, the Belkin N1 router is on the path to 802.11n wireless networking stardom, but like other Draft N devices, its performance fails to impress.

Specs: Wireless router, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: If you have to have the fastest short-range router immediately, the WRT54GX4 is a good choice. But if you need a good long-range or mixed-mode performer, you're better off looking at the Belkin Pre-N router (the long-range champ).

Specs: 5.5 in x 1.4 in x 5.5 in, Wired, Wireless, 240 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, SNMP, HTTPS, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Full-duplex, External, DMZ port, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, MAC address filtering, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs

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: If you're looking for a router with great range, this is it.

Specs: Wireless router, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: Unless you need a router that can connect a Webcam to your network, there's little to recommend the NetPassage 26G.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.9 in x 4.1 in x 1.6 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: The WGR-200 is a good choice if you want a router that is easy to set up, but it lacks the range and speed of other products.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.9 in x 6.4 in x 1.5 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: Its simple setup makes Gateway's WBR-100 router a good choice for those who care more about ease than robust security or top speed.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.9 in x 6.4 in x 1.5 in, Wired, Wireless, 11 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs