Content filtering Routers

The Bottom Line: At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.

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

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: Though inconsistent, the D-Link N 650 router performed admirably overall compared to its Draft N competition. Still, we are unimpressed with how it measures up to the promise of 802.11n. Pass on this for now; in fact, pass on all Draft N routers until the spec is finalized.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 10.6 oz

The Bottom Line: Prismiq's IWR-5010 router lets you monitor traffic on your network, making it a great choice for concerned parents.

Specs: 3.9 in x 5.8 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, DMZ port, Content filtering, Network monitoring, DoS attack prevention

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 Zyxel Prestige 334W offers a nice array of security features, but its configuration is too complex for those new to networking.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.1 in x 5 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 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: 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: A bona fide networking Swiss Army knife, the CG814M does it all, cheaply and simply.

Specs: 10 in x 6.7 in x 1.3 in, Wired, 11 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, Full-duplex, External, Switching, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, Auto-negotiation, Content filtering, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 1.3 lbs