Manageable Routers

The Bottom Line: The TrendNet Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-633GR is fast, but not as fast as a competing D-Link router, and it's easy to use, but not as easy as a Belkin router. Still, we like it for its winning combination of decent throughput and intuitive Web interface.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.4 in x 5.9 in x 1 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 11.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The Junxion box turns your cellular wideband connection into a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Specs: Wireless router, 10.2 in x 6.3 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 100 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Netgear RangeMax router is among the best-performing routers we've seen.

Specs: Wireless router, 8.8 in x 6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: Time and money are required to properly install the WGU624, but tech buffs will find both well spent.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.9 in x 4.7 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, External, 0.7 lbs

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

The Bottom Line: The HomePortal's all-in-one design can help simplify your network setup, but we've reviewed faster, more secure wireless routers.

Specs: Wireless router, 10 in x 2 in x 8 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 2 lbs

The Bottom Line: Netgear's WGT624 is a good choice for advanced users but may be too complicated for those new to networking.

Specs: 6.9 in x 7.4 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, DMZ port, Manageable, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, Auto-negotiation, Content filtering, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: This router is capable and easy to use, but Dell's TM2300 offers more-advanced features and faster throughput.

Specs: Wireless router, 1.2 in x 6.8 in x 5.3 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: This router delivers fast throughput and great range, but its faulty documentation and support make it ill-suited for novices.

Specs: Wireless router, 9.2 in x 5.5 in x 1.7 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs