NetGear Inc. Networking and Wi-Fi

The Bottom Line: The NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a good investment if you want to add a high-speed Wireless-N connection your HD video streamer or game console.

Specs: NETGEAR HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit WNHDEB111 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

The Bottom Line: The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a no-frills budget wireless-N router, with excellent range and a handy and comprehensive Parental Control feature. It's a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the Internet.

Specs: Wireless router, 7 in x 5.1 in x 1.4 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 14.1 oz

The Bottom Line: The Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 is a basic Wireless-N router that only offers a taste of dual-band wireless networking. Its short range and limited feature set may override its decent mixed-mode performance.

Specs: Wireless router, 8.8 in x 6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 1.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Netgear RangeMax Next WNR854T Gigabit is a smart choice for home networks, thanks to its fast throughput and easy setup.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.8 in x 1.5 in x 8.8 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4250 - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4000 - NAS server, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4450 - NAS server, 2 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4425 - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4275 - NAS server, 1.5 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

The Bottom Line: Simple to set up and able to provide ample throughput, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters are a great solution for anyone who wants the benefits of home networking but doesn't want to rewire the entire house or mess with Wi-Fi. Be forewarned, though: it's not an inexpensive solution.

Specs: Bridge, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0, Fast Ethernet, External