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Friday, September 25, 2009
Amazing idea , well-implemented
Amazing idea that's well-implemented
Buy.com - Scott K - Mar 16, 2009
I was originally going to buy a travel router, but almost all of them require an external wall-wart for power which makes for more extra junk in my briefcase. Also, I m not sure how you configure a travel router to get through all the various redirected hotel login pages, etc. The Windy31 does what I need in a very simple way. It s very light and compact, too. It s a little on the slow side for wireless throughput, and the range is not great. However, when I travel, I m just looking for a basic WiFi connection for my iPhone, my wife s laptop, etc., and I don t need range beyond my hotel room.
Buy.com - Scott K - Mar 16, 2009
I was originally going to buy a travel router, but almost all of them require an external wall-wart for power which makes for more extra junk in my briefcase. Also, I m not sure how you configure a travel router to get through all the various redirected hotel login pages, etc. The Windy31 does what I need in a very simple way. It s very light and compact, too. It s a little on the slow side for wireless throughput, and the range is not great. However, when I travel, I m just looking for a basic WiFi connection for my iPhone, my wife s laptop, etc., and I don t need range beyond my hotel room.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Cheap Wireless Routers
Sure, you can get a great router for 300 bucks. But what if you've got $150, $100, or less? Don't worry, building a good home network doesn't have to kill your budget.
In a typical home, the Internet broadband router is, more often than not, the beating heart of the network. It lets your cable or DSL modem do its thing, protects you with a firewall, handles the numeric morass of external vs. internal network addressing, and even struggles valiantly to keep the kids safe from Internet predators. The best of them can cost $250 and up, so is it even worth considering the models that cost $150, $100, or even less? Definitely.
True, our Editors' Choices in this category are generally high-performance, all-doodads-enabled boxes like the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link WRT600N or the D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router (DIR-855). But that's 'cause we're geeks and like that kind of thing. Remember, many of these routers are powerful enough to be the center of an office network, not just a home setup. For some buyers, that's overkill. For home buyers looking to make value the top priority without sacrificing too much in the way of features, we've reviewed several good options recently.
The Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router (WRT110) and the Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Router (WRT160N), for example, are both sub-$100 routers. And while they don't offer near the feature set of the WRT600N, they've got all the basics a home buyer is looking for: decent throughput, the ability to connect to both wireless-g and wireless-n, a firewall, parental controls, and even traffic smoothing for Internet gaming. Where they fall behind is in real high-performance Wireless-n throughput (above 200 Mbps), highly granular network and traffic settings, and such advanced features as enabling a multitude of back-end servers. Nothing most home users will miss.
And if high-speed throughput is what it's all about for you, you're still not out of options. Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300) costs about $100 or a little more but handles both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless-n with impressive throughput for its price point. Again, you'll sacrifice advanced features for the lower price tag, but all the basics are there. If an extra $50 bucks isn't a problem, you have even more choices, including the Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N), the SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade N, and the Trendnet 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. All of these offer a different mix of price versus features, however, so do your homework and read our reviews before buying. If the bargain router you're looking for isn't on this list, keep checking our site: We'll be reviewing more soon. Note, as always, that the notes presented here are capsules of the full reviews. To read more, click the links below.
Routers for $100 and under:
Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router (WRT110)The WRT110 comes at a very low price for a router that can talk to wireless-n clients. But because it has a slightly buggy install routine, slow performance, and little in the way of cutting-edge features, you'd probably be better off paying a bit more for something else.
Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Router (WRT160N)Thanks to a great price for a true draft-n router, the Linksys WRT160N is a good choice, as long as your home networking needs aren't too advanced. For example, there are no Gigabit Ethernet or USB connections on this model.
Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300)The WNDR3300 sells at a great price for a dual-band router, if all you need is a basic wireless setup and a good multimedia streamer. It offers good performance and has an easy initial install and nice QoS features. If you need high performance at long distances, this isn't the router for you, however; nor does it offer Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Routers in the $100–160 range:
Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N)The WRT310N is the new look of Linksys home routers. Not only does it have a sleek new case, but the EasyLink Advisor setup and management software has gotten a facelift and upgraded features. The result is a pretty new home router at an attractive price, whose one large fault is that it runs at 2.4 GHz only.
SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade NThe nicely priced SMCWGBR14 Barricade N has a decent feature set and performs very well at long range. But it lacks 5-GHz capability and could use better throughput at the 20-foot-and-under range.
Trendnet 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit RouterThis is a decent router, with a good software package. But before you can get to the software, you've got to get past the frustrating installation wizard. While it does "n" only in the 2.4-GHz band, performance is adequate, and it's available at a good price, considering all the features it offers.
Source: PCmag.com
In a typical home, the Internet broadband router is, more often than not, the beating heart of the network. It lets your cable or DSL modem do its thing, protects you with a firewall, handles the numeric morass of external vs. internal network addressing, and even struggles valiantly to keep the kids safe from Internet predators. The best of them can cost $250 and up, so is it even worth considering the models that cost $150, $100, or even less? Definitely.
True, our Editors' Choices in this category are generally high-performance, all-doodads-enabled boxes like the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link WRT600N or the D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router (DIR-855). But that's 'cause we're geeks and like that kind of thing. Remember, many of these routers are powerful enough to be the center of an office network, not just a home setup. For some buyers, that's overkill. For home buyers looking to make value the top priority without sacrificing too much in the way of features, we've reviewed several good options recently.
The Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router (WRT110) and the Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Router (WRT160N), for example, are both sub-$100 routers. And while they don't offer near the feature set of the WRT600N, they've got all the basics a home buyer is looking for: decent throughput, the ability to connect to both wireless-g and wireless-n, a firewall, parental controls, and even traffic smoothing for Internet gaming. Where they fall behind is in real high-performance Wireless-n throughput (above 200 Mbps), highly granular network and traffic settings, and such advanced features as enabling a multitude of back-end servers. Nothing most home users will miss.
And if high-speed throughput is what it's all about for you, you're still not out of options. Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300) costs about $100 or a little more but handles both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless-n with impressive throughput for its price point. Again, you'll sacrifice advanced features for the lower price tag, but all the basics are there. If an extra $50 bucks isn't a problem, you have even more choices, including the Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N), the SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade N, and the Trendnet 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. All of these offer a different mix of price versus features, however, so do your homework and read our reviews before buying. If the bargain router you're looking for isn't on this list, keep checking our site: We'll be reviewing more soon. Note, as always, that the notes presented here are capsules of the full reviews. To read more, click the links below.
Routers for $100 and under:
Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router (WRT110)The WRT110 comes at a very low price for a router that can talk to wireless-n clients. But because it has a slightly buggy install routine, slow performance, and little in the way of cutting-edge features, you'd probably be better off paying a bit more for something else.
Linksys Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Router (WRT160N)Thanks to a great price for a true draft-n router, the Linksys WRT160N is a good choice, as long as your home networking needs aren't too advanced. For example, there are no Gigabit Ethernet or USB connections on this model.
Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300)The WNDR3300 sells at a great price for a dual-band router, if all you need is a basic wireless setup and a good multimedia streamer. It offers good performance and has an easy initial install and nice QoS features. If you need high performance at long distances, this isn't the router for you, however; nor does it offer Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Routers in the $100–160 range:
Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N)The WRT310N is the new look of Linksys home routers. Not only does it have a sleek new case, but the EasyLink Advisor setup and management software has gotten a facelift and upgraded features. The result is a pretty new home router at an attractive price, whose one large fault is that it runs at 2.4 GHz only.
SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade NThe nicely priced SMCWGBR14 Barricade N has a decent feature set and performs very well at long range. But it lacks 5-GHz capability and could use better throughput at the 20-foot-and-under range.
Trendnet 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit RouterThis is a decent router, with a good software package. But before you can get to the software, you've got to get past the frustrating installation wizard. While it does "n" only in the 2.4-GHz band, performance is adequate, and it's available at a good price, considering all the features it offers.
Source: PCmag.com
Wireless Router Guide
After links to comparative and individual product reviews, we also offer links to articles on Getting Started & How-To, wireless security, and networking utility and security software. For information on and tools for wireless hot spots, see our Mobile Security page.
Choices
Wireless routers with Internet connection sharing, networking and firewall features are an alternative to Wired routers or Networking Software. Wireless routers are actually wired routers with wireless access points built in so you can have wired and/or wireless at the same time. Another choice is a wireless router with a built-in DSL or cable modem. Finally, you can consider a hardware and software security combo box to connect and protect your home network, see our Broadband Gateways page for more information.
Security
Wireless routers are not as secure as hard wired. If you want wireless and security, read the security articles on this page and be prepared to spend some time setting up the security features of your wireless network. To make this easier, look at getting started and wireless utility software.
Testing
We recommend that you test the firewall features of a wireless router after installation and setup using an online service like Security Space.
Firmware
Router vendors offer updates for their firmware to add new features and to resolve problems found by their customers. After installing a new router, check for updates.
Prices
For current prices, see our custom Wireless Router Price List powered by Amazon.com or click on one of the products below:
Comparative Wireless Router Reviews
How to Buy a Wi-Fi Router, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, May 26, 2009
Wireless Router Reviews, Consumer Search, updated May 2009, best rated is D-Link DIR-655, best value is Trendnet TEW-631BRP, and best basic is Linksys WRT54G2.
Apple, Belkin, Trendnet Make Most Reliable Routers, Jeff Bertolucci, PC World, January 6, 2009
Which is the best draft-n wireless router, Johnathan Bray, PC Authority, September 12, 2008 -- Draytek Vigor, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear & Belkin
Cheap Wireless Routers, Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, June 18, 2008 -- Linksys, Netgear, SMC & Trendnet
Dual-Band Routers, Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, June 3, 2008 -- Apple, D-Link, Linksys & Netgear
New 802.11n Routers: The Best Wi-Fi Yet, Becky Waring & Elliott Kirschling, PC World, April 29, 2008 -- Apple, Belkin, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear
Cheap Draft 802.11n Router Roundup, Tim Higgins, SmallNetBuilder, April 11, 2008 -- Belkin, D-Link, Linksys & Trendnet
Individual Wireless Router Reviews
Belkin N1 Vision
Belkin N1 Vision wireless modem router gets a 4-star rating, Techbyte, October 30, 2008
Belkin N1 GCN Lab Reviewer's Choice, Greg Crowe, March 31, 2008
Legacy-friendly Draft 11n: Belkin N1 Vision Reviewed, Tim Higgins, SmallNetBuilder, December 6, 2007
Belkin N+
Belkin N+ Wireless Router (F5D8235-4), Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 16, 2009 -- rated "fair"
Belkin N+ Wireless Router, John Delaney, Computer Shopper, January 2009 -- rated 7.3 (out of 10)
Belkin N+ Wireless Router, Dong Ngo, CNet, November 7, 2008 -- "Editor's Choice"
Belkin N+ review, Roger Gann, PC Advisor UK, October 23, 2008 -- rated 4 stars (out of 5)
D-Link DIR-628
D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628), Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 19, 2009 -- rated "very good"
D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628), Josh Norem, Computer Shopper, July 2008 -- "Editor's Choice" rated 9 (out of ten)
Dual-ban N on the Cheap: D-Link DIR-628 RangeBooster N Dual Band Router Reviewed, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, June 26, 2008
D-Link DIR-655
D-LInk KIR-655 A4 Quick Review, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, February 10, 2009 -- "Its good wireless performance, stable operation, gigabit switch, high routing throughput and automatic uplink QoS continue to make it the go-to draft 802.11n router."
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router, ConsumerSearch.com, best wireless router overall, June 2008
D-Link RangeBooster N 650 DIR-655, Jim Martin, PC Authority Labs Winner, February 29, 2008
Note: The optional Secure Spot 2.0 security package available directly from D-Link adds parental controls, safe surfing/searching, remote management, anti-virus/antispyware protection with McAfee® technology, internet usage time scheduling and activity reporting, web-managed firewall, access control for Internet usage, application control (blocking and scheduling), spam control and identity protection.
D-Link DIR-825
D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 30, 2009 -- "Editor's Choice"
Review D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router, Troy Drier, Wi-FiPlanet, November 25, 2008 -- "perfect choice for video-enthusiast households"
D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router: Second Time's the Charm? Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, October 2, 2008 -- not recommended
D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825, Dong Ngo, CNet, October 27, 2008 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WRT 310 N
Linksys by Cisco WRT310N with Home Network Defender Reviewed, Doug Reid, Small Net Builder, March 3, 2009 -- good router, content filter not so much
Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router, Dong Ngo, CNet, May 29, 2008 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WIRELESS-N Gigabit Router Wrt310n Review, Becky Waring, PC World, April 30, 2008
Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N), Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, January 8, 2008 -- rated "good"
Linksys WRT 320 N
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N, Dong Ngo, CNet, March 31, 2009 -- rated "very good"
Linksys by Cisco Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 26, 2009 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WRT 400 N
Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band, Dong Ngo, CNet, March 26, 2009 -- rated "very good"
The One To Beat: Linksys WRT 400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Reviewed, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, March 24, 2009 -- "worthy of your consideration"
Linksys WRT 610 N
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router, Dong Ngo, CNet, July 17, 2008 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router, John Brandon, Laptop Magazine, July 3, 2008 -- "Editor's Choice"
Linksys Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router (WRT610N), Josh Norem, Computer Shopper, July 2008 -- rated 7.9 (out of 10)
Netgear WNDR3700
Gentlemen, Start Your Buying: NETGEAR WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Reviewed, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, September 15, 2009
SMC SMCWGBR14-N
PC Magazine review, Oliver Rist, May 21, 2008 -- rated "good"
CNet review, Dong Ngo, March 13, 2008 -- "Editor's Choice"
Getting Started & How-To
Learn How To Buy A Wireless Router, Aaron Weiss, Practically Networked, August 13, 2009
How To Configure Your Router for Gaming, Jason Cross, extremetech, June 17, 2009
Better Together: Wi-Fi and Powerline Networking, Becky Waring, PC World, May 25, 2009
7 Wireless Router Problems And How To Solve Them, Bill O'Brien, InformationWeek, April 11, 2009
Home Networking in 5 Easy Steps, Oliver Rist and Eric Griffith, PC Magazine, March 16, 2009
Wi-Fi Superguide: How to Build the Ultimate Wireless Network, Zack Stern, PC World, March 11, 2009
5 Tips and Tricks for Home Networks, David LaGesse, USNews, September 16, 2008
The Specs That Matter [and the Specs That Don't], Darren Gladstone, PC World, August 25, 2008 -- Networking Equipment
Build a Future-Proof Home Network, Eric Griffith and Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, July 22, 2008
How to Buy Home Networking Products, Yardena Arar, PC World, July 9 2008
12 Downloads to Make Your Wi-Fi Life Easier and Fun, Preston Gralla, PC World, May 19, 2008
Home Networking 101, Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, May 6, 2008
How to Improve Your Home Wi-Fi Network, Eric Griffith, PC Magazine, May 2, 2008
Wireless Router Security
The Best Security for Wireless Networks, Michael Horowitz, eSecurityPlanet, September 8, 2009
How to secure your home network (including Macs), Glenn Fleishman, MacWorld, May 8, 2009
How to: Prevent, Detect, and Recover from Router Worms, Eric Geier, Wi-Fi Planet, April 10, 2009
Nasty New Worm Targets Home Routers, Cable Modems, Ian Paul, PC World, March 25, 2009
Wireless Security: A Partial Glossary of Wireless Security Terms, Larry Seltzer, eWeek, December 2, 2008
Wireless Networking Hacked! Should You Worry? Roger Grimes, Infoworld, PC World, November 14, 2008
Once Thought Safe, WPA Wi-Fi Encryption Is Cracked, Robert McMillan, IDG News Service, PC World, November 6, 2008
Malware Silently Alters Wireless Router Settings, Brian Krebs, Security Fix, Washington Post, June 11, 2008
WPA Security Tips, Aaron Weiss, eSecurityPlanet, April 11, 2008
RSA Conference: Web Page Can Take Over Your Router, Robert McMillan, IDG News Service, PC World, April 7, 2008
Networking Utility and Security Software
Downloads for Managing Your Network, Preston Gralla, PC World, September 15, 2009
HomeNet Manager, SingleClick Systems
JumpStart for Wireless, Atheros Communications
McAfee Wireless Security 2006, (formerly WSC Guard from the Wireless Security Corporation)
McAfee Wireless Home Network Security 2006, Tony Bradley, netsecurity.about.com
NetTrooper, Sereniti
Practically Networked review, Joseph Moran, March 14, 2007
Network Magic, Cisco
Cisco Network Magic Pro 5.5, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, June 5, 2009 -- editor's choice
Cisco's Network Magic gets a face-lift, Dong Ngo, CNet, May 12, 2009
Network Magic Pro 5.0, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, October 17, 2008
Review: Networks Network Magic Pro 4.8, Eric Geier, Wi-Fi Planet, September 10, 2008
Packet Protector is a Linux distribution for wireless routers, built on top of OpenWrt. The goal of the project is to transform a router into a unified threat management device.
Resource Sites
Practically Networked
SmallNetBuilder
Wi-Fi Planet
Source: http://www.firewallguide.com/wireless.htm
Choices
Wireless routers with Internet connection sharing, networking and firewall features are an alternative to Wired routers or Networking Software. Wireless routers are actually wired routers with wireless access points built in so you can have wired and/or wireless at the same time. Another choice is a wireless router with a built-in DSL or cable modem. Finally, you can consider a hardware and software security combo box to connect and protect your home network, see our Broadband Gateways page for more information.
Security
Wireless routers are not as secure as hard wired. If you want wireless and security, read the security articles on this page and be prepared to spend some time setting up the security features of your wireless network. To make this easier, look at getting started and wireless utility software.
Testing
We recommend that you test the firewall features of a wireless router after installation and setup using an online service like Security Space.
Firmware
Router vendors offer updates for their firmware to add new features and to resolve problems found by their customers. After installing a new router, check for updates.
Prices
For current prices, see our custom Wireless Router Price List powered by Amazon.com or click on one of the products below:
Comparative Wireless Router Reviews
How to Buy a Wi-Fi Router, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, May 26, 2009
Wireless Router Reviews, Consumer Search, updated May 2009, best rated is D-Link DIR-655, best value is Trendnet TEW-631BRP, and best basic is Linksys WRT54G2.
Apple, Belkin, Trendnet Make Most Reliable Routers, Jeff Bertolucci, PC World, January 6, 2009
Which is the best draft-n wireless router, Johnathan Bray, PC Authority, September 12, 2008 -- Draytek Vigor, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear & Belkin
Cheap Wireless Routers, Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, June 18, 2008 -- Linksys, Netgear, SMC & Trendnet
Dual-Band Routers, Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, June 3, 2008 -- Apple, D-Link, Linksys & Netgear
New 802.11n Routers: The Best Wi-Fi Yet, Becky Waring & Elliott Kirschling, PC World, April 29, 2008 -- Apple, Belkin, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear
Cheap Draft 802.11n Router Roundup, Tim Higgins, SmallNetBuilder, April 11, 2008 -- Belkin, D-Link, Linksys & Trendnet
Individual Wireless Router Reviews
Belkin N1 Vision
Belkin N1 Vision wireless modem router gets a 4-star rating, Techbyte, October 30, 2008
Belkin N1 GCN Lab Reviewer's Choice, Greg Crowe, March 31, 2008
Legacy-friendly Draft 11n: Belkin N1 Vision Reviewed, Tim Higgins, SmallNetBuilder, December 6, 2007
Belkin N+
Belkin N+ Wireless Router (F5D8235-4), Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 16, 2009 -- rated "fair"
Belkin N+ Wireless Router, John Delaney, Computer Shopper, January 2009 -- rated 7.3 (out of 10)
Belkin N+ Wireless Router, Dong Ngo, CNet, November 7, 2008 -- "Editor's Choice"
Belkin N+ review, Roger Gann, PC Advisor UK, October 23, 2008 -- rated 4 stars (out of 5)
D-Link DIR-628
D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628), Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 19, 2009 -- rated "very good"
D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628), Josh Norem, Computer Shopper, July 2008 -- "Editor's Choice" rated 9 (out of ten)
Dual-ban N on the Cheap: D-Link DIR-628 RangeBooster N Dual Band Router Reviewed, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, June 26, 2008
D-Link DIR-655
D-LInk KIR-655 A4 Quick Review, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, February 10, 2009 -- "Its good wireless performance, stable operation, gigabit switch, high routing throughput and automatic uplink QoS continue to make it the go-to draft 802.11n router."
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router, ConsumerSearch.com, best wireless router overall, June 2008
D-Link RangeBooster N 650 DIR-655, Jim Martin, PC Authority Labs Winner, February 29, 2008
Note: The optional Secure Spot 2.0 security package available directly from D-Link adds parental controls, safe surfing/searching, remote management, anti-virus/antispyware protection with McAfee® technology, internet usage time scheduling and activity reporting, web-managed firewall, access control for Internet usage, application control (blocking and scheduling), spam control and identity protection.
D-Link DIR-825
D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 30, 2009 -- "Editor's Choice"
Review D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router, Troy Drier, Wi-FiPlanet, November 25, 2008 -- "perfect choice for video-enthusiast households"
D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router: Second Time's the Charm? Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, October 2, 2008 -- not recommended
D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825, Dong Ngo, CNet, October 27, 2008 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WRT 310 N
Linksys by Cisco WRT310N with Home Network Defender Reviewed, Doug Reid, Small Net Builder, March 3, 2009 -- good router, content filter not so much
Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router, Dong Ngo, CNet, May 29, 2008 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WIRELESS-N Gigabit Router Wrt310n Review, Becky Waring, PC World, April 30, 2008
Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT310N), Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, January 8, 2008 -- rated "good"
Linksys WRT 320 N
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N, Dong Ngo, CNet, March 31, 2009 -- rated "very good"
Linksys by Cisco Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, March 26, 2009 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WRT 400 N
Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band, Dong Ngo, CNet, March 26, 2009 -- rated "very good"
The One To Beat: Linksys WRT 400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Reviewed, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, March 24, 2009 -- "worthy of your consideration"
Linksys WRT 610 N
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router, Dong Ngo, CNet, July 17, 2008 -- rated "very good"
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router, John Brandon, Laptop Magazine, July 3, 2008 -- "Editor's Choice"
Linksys Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router (WRT610N), Josh Norem, Computer Shopper, July 2008 -- rated 7.9 (out of 10)
Netgear WNDR3700
Gentlemen, Start Your Buying: NETGEAR WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Reviewed, Tim Higgins, Small Net Builder, September 15, 2009
SMC SMCWGBR14-N
PC Magazine review, Oliver Rist, May 21, 2008 -- rated "good"
CNet review, Dong Ngo, March 13, 2008 -- "Editor's Choice"
Getting Started & How-To
Learn How To Buy A Wireless Router, Aaron Weiss, Practically Networked, August 13, 2009
How To Configure Your Router for Gaming, Jason Cross, extremetech, June 17, 2009
Better Together: Wi-Fi and Powerline Networking, Becky Waring, PC World, May 25, 2009
7 Wireless Router Problems And How To Solve Them, Bill O'Brien, InformationWeek, April 11, 2009
Home Networking in 5 Easy Steps, Oliver Rist and Eric Griffith, PC Magazine, March 16, 2009
Wi-Fi Superguide: How to Build the Ultimate Wireless Network, Zack Stern, PC World, March 11, 2009
5 Tips and Tricks for Home Networks, David LaGesse, USNews, September 16, 2008
The Specs That Matter [and the Specs That Don't], Darren Gladstone, PC World, August 25, 2008 -- Networking Equipment
Build a Future-Proof Home Network, Eric Griffith and Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, July 22, 2008
How to Buy Home Networking Products, Yardena Arar, PC World, July 9 2008
12 Downloads to Make Your Wi-Fi Life Easier and Fun, Preston Gralla, PC World, May 19, 2008
Home Networking 101, Oliver Rist, PC Magazine, May 6, 2008
How to Improve Your Home Wi-Fi Network, Eric Griffith, PC Magazine, May 2, 2008
Wireless Router Security
The Best Security for Wireless Networks, Michael Horowitz, eSecurityPlanet, September 8, 2009
How to secure your home network (including Macs), Glenn Fleishman, MacWorld, May 8, 2009
How to: Prevent, Detect, and Recover from Router Worms, Eric Geier, Wi-Fi Planet, April 10, 2009
Nasty New Worm Targets Home Routers, Cable Modems, Ian Paul, PC World, March 25, 2009
Wireless Security: A Partial Glossary of Wireless Security Terms, Larry Seltzer, eWeek, December 2, 2008
Wireless Networking Hacked! Should You Worry? Roger Grimes, Infoworld, PC World, November 14, 2008
Once Thought Safe, WPA Wi-Fi Encryption Is Cracked, Robert McMillan, IDG News Service, PC World, November 6, 2008
Malware Silently Alters Wireless Router Settings, Brian Krebs, Security Fix, Washington Post, June 11, 2008
WPA Security Tips, Aaron Weiss, eSecurityPlanet, April 11, 2008
RSA Conference: Web Page Can Take Over Your Router, Robert McMillan, IDG News Service, PC World, April 7, 2008
Networking Utility and Security Software
Downloads for Managing Your Network, Preston Gralla, PC World, September 15, 2009
HomeNet Manager, SingleClick Systems
JumpStart for Wireless, Atheros Communications
McAfee Wireless Security 2006, (formerly WSC Guard from the Wireless Security Corporation)
McAfee Wireless Home Network Security 2006, Tony Bradley, netsecurity.about.com
NetTrooper, Sereniti
Practically Networked review, Joseph Moran, March 14, 2007
Network Magic, Cisco
Cisco Network Magic Pro 5.5, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, June 5, 2009 -- editor's choice
Cisco's Network Magic gets a face-lift, Dong Ngo, CNet, May 12, 2009
Network Magic Pro 5.0, Mario Morejon, PC Magazine, October 17, 2008
Review: Networks Network Magic Pro 4.8, Eric Geier, Wi-Fi Planet, September 10, 2008
Packet Protector is a Linux distribution for wireless routers, built on top of OpenWrt. The goal of the project is to transform a router into a unified threat management device.
Resource Sites
Practically Networked
SmallNetBuilder
Wi-Fi Planet
Source: http://www.firewallguide.com/wireless.htm
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Internet sharing for RVer
If you plan to make RV travel with your family in this summer, here is good news for you, Windy31:
WINDY31 is the industry’s first Wireless USB Router to be able to share one single wireless Air-card with your family
on the go and here is the deal:
- Extremely Simple & Easy with Automatic Installation
- No Hassle Networking Configuration
- Real Plug & Play for High Speed Internet
Internet Sharing for RVer !
Perfectly works with ATT or Verizon Air (Access) Card, even Satellite or DSL/Cable.
WINDY31, the World’s First USB type Wireless Broadband Router which combines with Wireless LAN and
Wireless Access Point all in one, makes it possible for easy and simple Internet connection sharing.
- Automatic Installation (No installation CD required)
- Max 54Mbps of Internet speed(802.11b/g).
- Windows XP/Vista compatible
- USB 2.0 compatible
- Max 50-80ft of Internet distance
Windy31 can be purchased at our website, www.synetUSA.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
review on http://sewelldirect.com/Windy31_reviews.asp
Countessa - Windy31
1/17/2009 3:31:53 PM
Pros: Works pretty darn well. it's a quick solution to buying big bulky wireless routers. works pretty well for the work place also.
Cons: sometimes it restarts itself and switches from lan card to router , then back again. leaving the other pc's high and dry from the internet. once you get it sustained from doing that it's all good.
Other Comments: overall i'm pretty happy it. there are maybe a few things that might get on your nerves but you have to look at it like anything else....it's disposable technology.
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manganam - Windy31 USB Wireless Router
1/12/2009 10:07:34 PM
Pros: Satisfied customer. Small but powerful and handy…
Cons:
Other Comments: Great Ebayer & Seller...
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Budd Green - Great Product
12/27/2008 1:25:30 PM
Pros: very durable, worked right out of the package
Cons: none yet
Other Comments: great item, im very happy with my purchase
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VandaExpress - Fast and Simple
11/20/2008 11:39:46 AM
Pros: Easy to set up, I had my own private wi-fi network up and running within two minutes. No driver cd. Straightforward setup.
Cons: I'm told that you can already set up an ad-hoc network with windows, but I have no idea how and would rather just plug this in than fiddle around with windows' confusing (to me) network controls
Other Comments: Good for people who want to quickly set up a network on the fly with little or no technical expertise required.
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Anonymous - Not bad
3/24/2009 11:43:57 AM
Pros: Great idea; useful way to set up a quick wi-fi hotspot; quick and secure delivery
Cons: Security features not very user-friendly or intuitive. As a newbie, I needed to search online for advice in this matter as well as have an online chat with a Sewell support tech.
Other Comments: Once I figured it out, everything was wonderful. I like the Windy31 because it's easier to share an internet connection than using Microsoft's internet connection utility. Besides, I'm able to share with more than one user with this thing. Cool!
1/17/2009 3:31:53 PM
Pros: Works pretty darn well. it's a quick solution to buying big bulky wireless routers. works pretty well for the work place also.
Cons: sometimes it restarts itself and switches from lan card to router , then back again. leaving the other pc's high and dry from the internet. once you get it sustained from doing that it's all good.
Other Comments: overall i'm pretty happy it. there are maybe a few things that might get on your nerves but you have to look at it like anything else....it's disposable technology.
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manganam - Windy31 USB Wireless Router
1/12/2009 10:07:34 PM
Pros: Satisfied customer. Small but powerful and handy…
Cons:
Other Comments: Great Ebayer & Seller...
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Budd Green - Great Product
12/27/2008 1:25:30 PM
Pros: very durable, worked right out of the package
Cons: none yet
Other Comments: great item, im very happy with my purchase
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VandaExpress - Fast and Simple
11/20/2008 11:39:46 AM
Pros: Easy to set up, I had my own private wi-fi network up and running within two minutes. No driver cd. Straightforward setup.
Cons: I'm told that you can already set up an ad-hoc network with windows, but I have no idea how and would rather just plug this in than fiddle around with windows' confusing (to me) network controls
Other Comments: Good for people who want to quickly set up a network on the fly with little or no technical expertise required.
Was this review helpful? Yes - No
Helpful to 2 out of 2 people voting.
Anonymous - Not bad
3/24/2009 11:43:57 AM
Pros: Great idea; useful way to set up a quick wi-fi hotspot; quick and secure delivery
Cons: Security features not very user-friendly or intuitive. As a newbie, I needed to search online for advice in this matter as well as have an online chat with a Sewell support tech.
Other Comments: Once I figured it out, everything was wonderful. I like the Windy31 because it's easier to share an internet connection than using Microsoft's internet connection utility. Besides, I'm able to share with more than one user with this thing. Cool!
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Customer Reviews
Value 5
Performance 4
Ease of Use 5
Overall Satisfaction 5
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5 of 5 Amazing idea that's well-implemented Monday, March 16, 2009
Scott K from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
I was originally going to buy a travel router, but almost all of them require an external wall-wart for power which makes for more extra junk in my briefcase. Also, I'm not sure how you configure a travel router to get through all the various redirected hotel login pages, etc. The Windy31 does what I need in a very simple way. It's very light and compact, too. It's a little on the slow side for wireless throughput, and the range is not great. However, when I travel, I'm just looking for a basic WiFi connection for my iPhone, my wife's laptop, etc., and I don't need range beyond my hotel room.
Value 5
Performance 4
Ease of Use 5
Overall Satisfaction 5
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5 of 5 Amazing idea that's well-implemented Monday, March 16, 2009
Scott K from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
I was originally going to buy a travel router, but almost all of them require an external wall-wart for power which makes for more extra junk in my briefcase. Also, I'm not sure how you configure a travel router to get through all the various redirected hotel login pages, etc. The Windy31 does what I need in a very simple way. It's very light and compact, too. It's a little on the slow side for wireless throughput, and the range is not great. However, when I travel, I'm just looking for a basic WiFi connection for my iPhone, my wife's laptop, etc., and I don't need range beyond my hotel room.
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