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Buying a Wireless Router — Simplified
Confused by Single-band G, Single-band N, Dual-band-single-radio N and Dual-band-dual-radio N? Read this before you buy.
Deal Allows IBM to Resell Juniper Switches, Routers
Juniper and IBM sign a deal that allows IBM to resell Juniper Ethernet switches and routers.
Firmware and You: A Comprehensive Guide to Updating Your Hardware
Did you know that you can update your hardware without having to buy anything new? An easy-to-perform firmware update can add functionality, stability, and features.
Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500
This workhorse router had very good performance and great software, but too few features for the price.
SMC Barricade N ProMax Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router SMCWGBR14-N
While it offers USB printer sharing and comprehensive routing features, the SMC Barricade has little else to recommend it, with below-par setup and performance and a relatively high price tag.
Belkin N+ Wireless Router F5D8235-4
Belkin's Wi-Fi router is easy to set up and has handy features, but it delivers poor short-range performance.
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
The DIR-655 is a top-performing router with useful extras like drive and printer sharing and a Wi-Fi guest zone.
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N
Linksys supplements this router's very good performance and features with optional parental controls.
TrendNet TEW-633GR 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
This router has very good overall performance and simple setup, but it lacks extra features (such as USB drive sharing or printer sharing) that we expect in this price class.
Verizon to Offer HP Mini Netbook and 'Mi-Fi' Service May 17, Reports
Verizon Wireless is upping its mobile offerings with a new 3G-to-Wi-Fi router and a subsidized HP netbook.
Verizon 3G Hotspot Saves Money Without Subscription
Verizon will soon carry a Wi-Fi router that broadcasts its EV-DO connection without monthly fees, offering per-day use instead of requiring a contract.
Wi-Fi Superguide: How to Build the Ultimate Wireless Network
Connect desktop PCs, wireless laptops, game consoles, and almost anything else through a wireless router.
Is the Problem With My Modem or My Router?
Margie Miller keeps losing her Internet connection. Is it the router, the modem, her PC, or something else?
High-Speed 802.11n Router for Road Warriors
TRENDnet is first to market with its compact high-throughput Wi-Fi router.
The Most Reliable Tech Gear
44,000 PCWorld.com visitors reveal which companies make the sturdiest gear--and which ones won’t forget you after the deal is done.
Apple, Belkin, Trendnet Make Most Reliable Routers
On the whole, router owners face relatively few problems, and least of all with Apple, Belkin and Trendnet devices.
Product Reliability and After-Sale Service, 2008
44,000 PCWorld.com visitors reveal which companies make the sturdiest gear--and which ones won’t forget you after the deal is done.
Log In and Configure a Router
Use your default router settings to gain access before configuring a network.
A Quick Fix for Slow Internet Access
Pokey connection got you down? Try this quick fix to restore broadband goodness in a matter of minutes.
Novatel Wireless MiFi Puts a Hotspot In Your Pocket
Credit-card-sized, programmable router uses mobile broadband networks to create a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Restrict Wireless Access
Keep unknown clients off your network with these basics.
GlobeSurfer III Routes Net Connection via Mobile Network
Nova Media on Friday introduced the GlobeSurfer III, a wireless router for the Macintosh.
5 Easy Hacks for Your PC and Wi-Fi Network
Speed up your CPU and graphics card, add advanced features to your wireless router, boost your network's range, and tweak your PC's power consumption for extra efficiency.
Extend Your Wi-Fi Range With a Parabolic Reflector
You can create a simple add-on for your router's antenna that will boost and focus the wireless signal. We show you how.
Ruckus Upgrades Wireless LAN Wares
The revamped FlexMaster switch adds Layer 3 roaming to improve VoIP technology and greater capacity.