IP address filtering 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 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: We like the Asus WL-500W for its wealth of unique features and its strong signal at long range, but its short-range throughput is substandard and there's no Gigabit Ethernet support. This is a good choice only for advanced users who will take advantage of some of router's USB features and aren't afraid to wade into those waters without help.

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

The Bottom Line: It's cheap, easy to set up, and delivers more than acceptable performance at shorter ranges. We like the sleek, white Edimax BR-6504N router, particularly for networks with a mix of Draft N and older 802.11b/g clients.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.6 in x 4.5 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: If you need a cellular router, the Kyocera KR1 is the one to go for--if you live in EV-DO country.

Specs: 8.5 in x 5.3 in x 1.3 in, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, NAT support, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, 15.9 oz

The Bottom Line: You may be tempted by the DI-624M's low price and high scores, but you should resist--it's too unreliable.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.5 in x 4.6 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: With a little hunting for a good deal, you can get the faster version of this router, the DI-624, for the same price or less.

Specs: Wireless router, 4.3 in x 5.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 7.1 oz

The Bottom Line: Motorola's SBG1000 has all the right connections to create a flexible, powerful, and reasonably secure network in your home or small business.

Specs: Wireless router, 11.4 in x 6.3 in x 2.8 in, Wired, Wireless, 11 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

Specs: Wireless router, 5.9 in x 4.3 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 8.6 oz

Specs: Wireless router, 4.5 in x 5.8 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.4 lbs