Best Wireless Router 2010

A router is a very powerful piece of hardware. Linking all of your computers makes file sharing, backing up files and internet usage much easier. To simplify things I divided the Wireless routers into 2 groups: the high end routers and the routers under $100.There is a notable speed difference between the high end and budget routers, especially for larger networks.

There are many different types of routers that do different things well: some are cheap, others handle a large network well, some are easy for beginners to use while others are very fast. In Best Wireless Router 2010 we will review a number of routers with different strengths and weaknesses.

Just one tip for setting up your wireless network: with all the routers the speed of connection to the router is better the physically closer the device is to the router.

Cisco-Linksys WRT400N Dual-Band Wireless-N Router 

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• High-performance simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router for connecting wired and wireless devices
• Simultaneous Wireless-N technology for unsurpassed performance, great range, and reduced dead spots
• Four 10/100 Ethernet ports for connecting wired devices, such as computers, printers, and more
• 128-Bit wireless encryption and SPI firewall for air-tight security
• Measures 8.07 x 1.38 x 6.3 inches and weighs 1.01 pounds; It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty

Technical Details

• Device Type: Wireless Router
• Interface: RJ-45
• Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.3
• Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.3u
• Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
• Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
• Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a
• Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n [draft 2.0]

 

 

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Simultaneous Dual-Band)

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Simultaneous dual-band wireless base station supports 802.11b/g and 802.11n
• USB 2.0 port lets you connect and wirelessly share a hard drive and/or printer
• Three GigaBit Ethernet ports
• Guest networking for easy sharing of your internet connection with temporary guests
• Measures 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches; backed by a one-year warranty

Technical Details

• Model Number: MC340LL/A
• Wireless protocols: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
• Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneously
• Radio output power: 20 dBm (nominal)
• Compatibility: Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n enabled Mac computers, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows-based PCs; NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)
• Security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2); LockWireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption; MAC address filtering; NAT firewall; Support for RADIUS authentication; 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST; Time-based access control
• Interfaces: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN port (DSL/cable modem); 3 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports; 1 x USB 2.0 port; 1 x 802.11n wireless
• Power supply: 12 V DC, 1.8 A
• Operating temperature: 32 to 95 degrees F (0 to 35 degrees C)
• Storage temperature: -13 to 140 degrees F (-25 to 60 degrees C)
• Relative humidity (operational): 20 to 80 percent
• Relative humidity (storage): 10 to 90 percent
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
• Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches / 165 x 165 x 34 millimeters (L x W x H)
• Weight: 1.66 pounds / 753 grams
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
• What's in the Box: Airport Extreme, power supply with cord, printed and electronic documentation, Software (AirPort Utility for Mac and Windows, AirPort Disk Utility for Windows, Bonjour for Windows).

 

Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700 Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Black)

 

 

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Dual-band Wireless-N router provides outstanding speed and performance for serious gamers, enthusiasts, and small businesses
• Simultaneous operation on 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies for combined 600 Mbps speed
• Powerful 680 MHz 32-bit processor
• Four Gigabit Ethernet ports; USB 2.0 port for adding external storage
• Device measures 8.8 x 1.2 x 6.0 inches (WxHxD)

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Netgear
• Model: WNDR3700
• Hardware Platform: PC, Mac, Unix
• Form Factor: External
• Connectivity Technology: Wireless, Wired
• Networking Feature: Wireless router
• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
• Network Switching Protocol: Ethernet
• Network Remote Management Protocol: HTTP
• Width: 8.8 inches
• Depth: 6 inches
• Height: 1.2 inches
• Weight: 1.1 pounds

 

 

Belkin Wireless N+ 802.11n Router (Black) 

 

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Router lets you easily create a large Wireless-N network for the home or office
• MIMO antenna technology provides extended range and data throughput up to 300 Mbps
• Security options include Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA/WPA2 and 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
• USB port allows connection of an external hard drive or thumb drive for networked storage
• Four gigabit Ethernet ports

Technical Details

• Model Number: F5D8235-4_
• Network standards: IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3
• Operating range: Up to 1200 feet
• Link rate: Up to 300 Mbps in 40 MHz channel mode
• Wireless security: Wi-Fi Protected Setup, 256-bit WPA/WPA2-Personal, 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption
• File system supported: FAT, FAT32, NTF
• USB port: 1 x USB port
• VPN support: PPTP, IPSec pass-through
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty
• What's in the Box: N+ Wireless Router, quick installation guide, user's manual on CD-ROM, power supply, Ethernet cable.