VPN support Networking and Wi-Fi

The Bottom Line: The Belkin N1 Vision router makes great strides in user-friendliness, but drops the ball when it comes to performance.

Specs: Wireless router, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, External

The Bottom Line: The EmergeCore IT-100 isn't a hardware powerhouse, but it offers enough features to satisfy small businesses seeking a simple server solution.

Specs: EmergeCore IT in a Box IT-100 - Web server, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, 100 Mbps

The Bottom Line: Netgear's wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network.

Specs: Wireless access point, Wireless, 54 Mbps, HomePlug 1.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, HTTP, External

The Bottom Line: D-Link's DI-808HV is a great way to offer a secure VPN connection to your office when you're on the road.

Specs: 4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, External, Switching, NAT support, VPN support, Flow control, Auto-negotiation, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: The WRV54G puts the cart before the horse, providing lots of VPN tunnels without covering fundamental wireless-security bases.

Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 6.9 in x 1.9 in, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 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: Unless you need a router that can connect a Webcam to your network, there's little to recommend the NetPassage 26G.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.9 in x 4.1 in x 1.6 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz

The Bottom Line: The BEFSX41 is an affordable solution for those who need secure access to their home or office network via the Internet.

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP 2, Telnet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, DMZ port, VPN support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, Full duplex capability, 0.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Asus WL-500g's advanced features make it well suited for hobbyists, but its complexity and weak user docs make it a stretch for those new to networking.

Specs: Wireless router, 8.1 in x 7.3 in x 1.4 in, Wireless, 54 Mbps, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: The compact Toshiba Magnia SG30 server offers broadband access, wireless networking, a slew of apps, and an easy browser interface.

Specs: Toshiba Magnia SG30 - Web server, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 100 Mbps