Ethernet Adapters/NICs

The Bottom Line: If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes.

Specs: 70 Mbps, Wired

The Bottom Line: If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes.

Specs: 70 Mbps, Wired

The Bottom Line: The Netgear XE102 is one of the most compact power-line Ethernet bridges on the market, making it ideal for outlets in cramped corners or along baseboards.

Specs: 14 Mbps, Wired

The Bottom Line: If you want to surf the Web wirelessly from your back porch, Linksys offers an easy and affordable solution.

Specs: 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, PC Card

Specs: Wired, Wireless

Specs: 85 Mbps, Wired

Specs: 200 Mbps, Wired

Specs: 100 Mbps, Wired, USB

Specs: 108 Mbps, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet

Specs: 1 Gbps, Wired, CardBus