Full duplex capability Routers

The Bottom Line: Though it offers good maximum throughput, the Linksys WRT300N ultimately fails to do the new Draft N standard proud in both mixed-mode and long-range tests. Wait to see how the rest of the Draft N products fare.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.4 in x 1.6 in x 6.9 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, HTTPS, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: The WRV54G puts the cart before the horse, providing lots of VPN tunnels without covering fundamental wireless-security bases.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 6.9 in x 1.9 in, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 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: The WR850G is a decent family router at a very affordable price, but it lacks the long range and speed enhancements of new MIMO gear.

Specs: Wireless router, 5.8 in x 5.9 in x 1 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: The DI-624 is fast, and it combines easy installation with advanced security options, making it a good choice for homes and offices alike.

Specs: Wireless router, 4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in, Wireless, 54 Mbps, HTTP, SNMP, Telnet, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

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

Specs: Wireless router, 7.8 in x 7.8 in x 5.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.2 lbs

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, HTTPS, External, 10 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 6.7 in x 7.6 in x 1.7 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, External, 12.5 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 3.9 in x 5.6 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Telnet, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs