ICMP/IP Routers

The Bottom Line: The TP-Link TL-WR741ND Wireless Lite N Router makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router at an affordable price.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.9 in x 4.4 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 150 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 - 2.484 GHz

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 TP-Link TL-WR941ND Wireless N router is a simple wireless N router with a friendly price. If all you require is a basic network and you have a mix of 802.11N and b/g clients, it does the job for cheap.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.9 in x 5.5 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External

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: The Trendnet TEW-631BRP's throughput scores led the pack of Draft N routers, but hold your horses and wait to see how the 802.11n spec pans out.

Specs: Wireless router, 4.8 in x 7.1 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: Netgear's FWG114P is a great all-in-one device for those planning to set up a home office.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.4 in x 4.9 in x 1.3 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.3 lbs

Specs: Wireless router, 4.6 in x 6.5 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 125 Mbps, Ethernet, External, 2.4 GHz, 9.2 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 4.6 in x 6.5 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 125 Mbps, Ethernet, External, 2.4 GHz, 9.2 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 7.7 in x 4.8 in x 1.3 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, External, 2.4 GHz, 11.5 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 6.4 in x 5.9 in x 1 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 12.3 oz