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7.3 out of 10


3/17/2008

Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)

Price: $94.00 - $99.99
Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

The Bottom Line
Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.

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6.9 out of 10


9/19/2007

Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point

Price: $63.62 - $79.99
Specs: Linksys Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line
The WAP54G offers a significant speed improvement, making it a good buy for offices looking to upgrade existing 802.11b networks.

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7.3 out of 10


11/2/2005

Netgear WG302 access point

Price: $150.86 - $199.99
Specs: NETGEAR WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line
This access point's high price will seem fair to those with a lot of wireless equipment.

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8.1 out of 10


6/7/2004

Apple AirPort Express Base Station

Price: $105.28 - $105.28
Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station with AirTunes - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line
This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available.

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8.0 out of 10


3/5/2004

Compaq iPaq Connection Point CP-2W

Price: $40.00 - $40.00
Specs: Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2W - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet, 11 Mbps, 4

The Bottom Line
Delivering great performance with an easy setup process, the CP-2W is a great value among wireless routers.

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6.0 out of 10


3/5/2004

Compaq iPaq Connection Point CP-1

Price: $45.00 - $45.00
Specs: Wireless access point, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 10 Mbps

The Bottom Line
A decent tool for providing broadband access to networks with HomeRF wireless clients.

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7.1 out of 10


2/2/2004

D-Link DWL-2100AP

Price: $79.80 - $105.99
Specs: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G, 108 Mbps

The Bottom Line
The DWP-2100AP is the fastest Wi-Fi access point we've tested, but its convoluted setup guide and manual mean networking newbies need not apply.

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7.6 out of 10


7/21/2003

Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet bridge

Price: $80.79 - $99.95
Specs: Linksys Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WET54G - Bridge, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line
This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is high.

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8.2 out of 10


7/11/2003

NetGear WG602 54Mbps Wireless Access Point

Price: $51.29 - $89.99
Specs: NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps

The Bottom Line
With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the upcoming 802.11g standard.

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