Hubs, Switches & Routers
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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router With Storage Link WRT600N
(Reviews) Linksys's dual-band router is one of the first draft-802.11n routers to support simultaneous 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz networks, making it a great choice for supporting both legacy Wi-Fi gear and future streaming media devices.
(Reviews) Linksys's dual-band router is one of the first draft-802.11n routers to support simultaneous 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz networks, making it a great choice for supporting both legacy Wi-Fi gear and future streaming media devices.
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station With Gigabit Ethernet
(Reviews) Apple's Airport Extreme Base Station with Gigabit Ethernet boasts some nice features, including support for wireless range extension and USB drive/printer sharing. But you must decide whether to operate it in 2.4GHz or 5GHz mode.
(Reviews) Apple's Airport Extreme Base Station with Gigabit Ethernet boasts some nice features, including support for wireless range extension and USB drive/printer sharing. But you must decide whether to operate it in 2.4GHz or 5GHz mode.
Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500
(Reviews) This Netgear router performed well, is easy to set up, and supports wireless range extension--but it's somewhat awkwardly designed and lacks enterprise encryption support.
(Reviews) This Netgear router performed well, is easy to set up, and supports wireless range extension--but it's somewhat awkwardly designed and lacks enterprise encryption support.
Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT310N
(Reviews) The Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router's strong feature set provides almost everything you'd want for a small business seeking to support legacy 802.11b/g hardware as well as faster 802.11n clients.
(Reviews) The Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router's strong feature set provides almost everything you'd want for a small business seeking to support legacy 802.11b/g hardware as well as faster 802.11n clients.
Belkin N Wireless Router F5D8233-4 v3
(Reviews) The Belkin N Wireless Router has improved, thanks to firmware upgrades that have accelerated its formerly sluggish performance.
(Reviews) The Belkin N Wireless Router has improved, thanks to firmware upgrades that have accelerated its formerly sluggish performance.
D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 vB2
(Reviews) Though it has strong features and an attractive price, this entry-level draft-2 802.11n router was rather slow and failed to complete some of our long-distance tests.
(Reviews) Though it has strong features and an attractive price, this entry-level draft-2 802.11n router was rather slow and failed to complete some of our long-distance tests.
Wi-Fi Draft-2.0 802.11n Routers: Good, Better, and Best
(Reviews) Linksys routers scored well in our high-end and midrange matchups, but competitors performed respectably. At the low end, Belkin is a clear winner.
(Reviews) Linksys routers scored well in our high-end and midrange matchups, but competitors performed respectably. At the low end, Belkin is a clear winner.
New 802.11n Routers: The Best Wi-Fi Yet
(Reviews) The best new 802.11n wireless routers deliver strong performance, coverage, and compatibilityâbut with a wealth of features and performance-impacting options, picking one is more complicated than ever. Our lab tests reveal the top choices, whether youâre looking for a basic bargain or have an insatiable need for speed.
(Reviews) The best new 802.11n wireless routers deliver strong performance, coverage, and compatibilityâbut with a wealth of features and performance-impacting options, picking one is more complicated than ever. Our lab tests reveal the top choices, whether youâre looking for a basic bargain or have an insatiable need for speed.
Cisco Green Plan Looks Beyond Routers
(News) Cisco Systems wants to turn the enterprise data network into an electricity meter.
(News) Cisco Systems wants to turn the enterprise data network into an electricity meter.
When to Buy a Router
(How To) Network routers are less susceptible to seasonal fluctuations than most other types of high-tech gear, but there are still ways improve your chances of getting a bargain.
(How To) Network routers are less susceptible to seasonal fluctuations than most other types of high-tech gear, but there are still ways improve your chances of getting a bargain.
Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router
(Reviews) It looks slick, but mediocre performance and a high price tag disappoint.
(Reviews) It looks slick, but mediocre performance and a high price tag disappoint.
Branches' bigger role drives Cisco roll outs
(News) Enterprise branch offices increasingly need the same IT tools that the head office has, and Cisco Systems Inc. is set to unveil branch networking gear Wednesday to help fill that need.
(News) Enterprise branch offices increasingly need the same IT tools that the head office has, and Cisco Systems Inc. is set to unveil branch networking gear Wednesday to help fill that need.
Aruba set to launch 802.11n access point
(News) Wireless switch vendor Aruba will launch an access point that meets the fast 802.11n draft specification by November, even though customers are expected to adopt the new standard slowly.
(News) Wireless switch vendor Aruba will launch an access point that meets the fast 802.11n draft specification by November, even though customers are expected to adopt the new standard slowly.
HP pledges switches for life
(News) HP ProCurve has introduced a high-end core switch pitched against Cisco's Catalyst 6509 and 4507, and offered with a lifetime warranty.
(News) HP ProCurve has introduced a high-end core switch pitched against Cisco's Catalyst 6509 and 4507, and offered with a lifetime warranty.
New Wi-Fi Draft Ensures Compatibility
(News) Interoperability is no longer an issue, but prices and performance still vary.
(News) Interoperability is no longer an issue, but prices and performance still vary.
Aruba claims NAC soothes mobile woes
(News) Wireless switch vendor Aruba Networks has made two enhancements in Network Access Control (NAC), which it says will allow it to control the security risks posed by wayward mobile devices.
(News) Wireless switch vendor Aruba Networks has made two enhancements in Network Access Control (NAC), which it says will allow it to control the security risks posed by wayward mobile devices.
Big-Time Phone Gear Targets Small Businesses
(News) New, easy-to-install network gear delivers sophisticated phone systems, VoIP, and options.
(News) New, easy-to-install network gear delivers sophisticated phone systems, VoIP, and options.
Apple offers AirPort Base Station security fix
(News) Apple Inc. has published a firmware update for its Airport Extreme Base Station that fixes two security flaws in the Wi-Fi router.
(News) Apple Inc. has published a firmware update for its Airport Extreme Base Station that fixes two security flaws in the Wi-Fi router.
Cisco adds 3G to branch router
(News) 3G (third-generation) wireless will grow up at the CTIA Wireless show in Orlando this week, finding its place in Cisco Systems Inc. business routers.
(News) 3G (third-generation) wireless will grow up at the CTIA Wireless show in Orlando this week, finding its place in Cisco Systems Inc. business routers.
10 gig Ethernet arrives for blades
(News) Blade switch specialist Blade Network Technologies and 10Gig Ethernet (GE) vendor NetXen have collaborated to deliver what they described as "the industry's first solution offering 10GE connectivity for blade servers."
(News) Blade switch specialist Blade Network Technologies and 10Gig Ethernet (GE) vendor NetXen have collaborated to deliver what they described as "the industry's first solution offering 10GE connectivity for blade servers."
Better Budget Wi-Fi
(reviews) Low-cost wireless networking gear from Belkin, Buffalo Technology, and Linksys combine impressive range, fast data transfer speeds, and affordable pricing.
(reviews) Low-cost wireless networking gear from Belkin, Buffalo Technology, and Linksys combine impressive range, fast data transfer speeds, and affordable pricing.
Wireless Router Opens a Window Into Web Usage
(reviews) Wireless Router Opens a Window Into Web Usage
(reviews) Wireless Router Opens a Window Into Web Usage
Gigabit Switches Supercharge Networks
(reviews) These products are designed for use with gigabit network adapters.
(reviews) These products are designed for use with gigabit network adapters.
Linksys Speeds Up 802.11g Lineup
(news) SpeedBooster products for home, small business enhance network throughput, enhance security.
(news) SpeedBooster products for home, small business enhance network throughput, enhance security.
Inexpensive, Speedy Gigabit Networking
(reviews) SMC Networks' two multiport adapter and switch options help small wired networks transfer data fast.
(reviews) SMC Networks' two multiport adapter and switch options help small wired networks transfer data fast.