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1 Connect Plus 128 MB + Wi-Fi CompactFlash Card
This is the most versatile CompactFlash Wi-Fi adapter we've seen, and it's the best option available for adding wireless to a PDA.
2 Wireless Pre-N Router
If you're looking for a router with great range, this is it.
3 Belkin Network USB Hub
The Belkin Network USB Hub provides a simple way for multiple users to share USB devices wirelessly. It's a must for any multiuser household.
4 WPC55AG Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g Wireless Notebook Adapter
As versatile as it is inexpensive, the Linksys WPC55AG is an excellent choice for those commuting between 802.11a and 802.11b/g networks.
5 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
If you need a way to connect your 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g adapters with Ethernet, the Linksys WRT55AG is the best solution to date.
6 ORiNOCO 11b Client Gold PC Card
High throughput, long range, and lots of options make this wireless dual-band card an excellent choice for business users on the go, but consumers should pick a product with friendlier software.
7 Monoprice 5x1 HDMI switcher
The Monoprice 5x1 switcher offers more inputs for less money than its competitors, and it doesn't sacrifice on performance.
8 Apogee HDMI 3x1 Mini Switcher
The Apogee HDMI 3x1 Mini HD Digital Switcher's power-free design and affordable price tag puts it at the top of HDMI switcher heap--so long as you can live with just three inputs.
9 Synology Disk Station DS-107+
The Synology DS107+ is the most sophisticated NAS device we've tested to date. Its more advanced features require some networking know-how, but the included software and Web interface go a long way in helping you tackle the various offerings. You can't beat all the features you get for the price.
10 Synology DS209+ NAS server
Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server.
11 NetGear XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter
The XE602 is a flexible choice for home users without Ethernet or phone wiring in every room.
12 WG602 802.11b/g 54Mbps Wireless Access Point
With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the upcoming 802.11g standard.
13 Motorola SBG1000 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola's SBG1000 has all the right connections to create a flexible, powerful, and reasonably secure network in your home or small business.
14 Phonex Neverwire USB adapter
The Phonex Neverwire USB is the best power-line USB adapter currently available. It's the one to snap up if you need to connect a single PC to a power-line network.
15 WG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
The WG511T is a good choice for speed demons and those looking for a long-range PC Card adapter.
16 Ashton Digital WRUB-2011i wireless USB stick
Looking for an easy, inexpensive way to share an Internet connection? Ashton Digital's wireless USB sticks are the best deal.
17 Netgear WG111 USB Adapter
The Netgear WG111 is one of the best all-around wireless USB adapters we've seen.
18 AirStation 54 Mbps Wireless Router and Repeater Kit
Buffalo's kit is great for large homes or offices that need a wireless network with room to grow and range to spare.
19 Siemens SpeedStream Powerline 802.11b Wireless Access Point
The SpeedStream is an excellent device for anyone who wants to wirelessly access the Net from the deepest reaches of the home.
20 Apple AirPort Express Base Station
This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available.
21 Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card
If you're looking for a PC Card adapter with great range, this is it.
22 SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade N router
With a fair price, decent performance, and dead-simple setup, the SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade N router is about as well-rounded a Draft N router as you'll find. It also boasts impressive range and a smart design. We strongly recommend it for general home use.
23 Belkin N+ Wireless Router
The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag.
24 Zoom 56K-Dual 2919 Plug-in card Fax / modem
A no-frills, high-speed bargain; our top internal 56K pick.
25 Asante FriendlyNet Cable/DSL Router
For a very small investment, this multipurpose product lets you build a small home network and share an Internet connection, and it even protects you from Internet vandals.