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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 81 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WRV54G puts the cart before the horse, providing lots of VPN tunnels without covering fundamental wireless-security bases. Read review

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BEFSX41 is an affordable solution for those who need secure access to their home or office network via the Internet. Read review

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, SNMP 2, Telnet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, Half-duplex, External, DMZ port, VPN support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, Full duplex capability, 0.9 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router offers features similar to those of the Belkin Pre-N router but with slower performance. On the upside, it's also less expensive. Read review

Specs: Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g+, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, External, NAT support, DHCP support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, True MIMO technology, MAC address filtering, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TP-Link TL-WR941ND Wireless N router is a simple wireless N router with a friendly price. If all you require is a basic network and you have a mix of 802.11N and b/g clients, it does the job for cheap. Read review

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: Get the D-Link DGL-4300 now if you can't stand another second of gameplay disruption; otherwise, wait until it incorporates a solid MIMO solution. Read review

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 180 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its extensive setup help, new design, and content-filtering features, the RP614 will appeal to families looking to build an affordable and secure home network. Read review

Specs: 6.9 in x 4.6 in x 1.1 in, Wired, 100 Mbps, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, Full-duplex, External, Switching, NAT support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, 0.7 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 24 reviews

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

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  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Windy31 USB Wireless Router is not a router in the traditional sense. This small, USB drive lets you create a wireless network with access to the Internet from any one PC that has an Internet connection. It's a must-have for travelers who need to share their Internet access with different Wi-Fi devices. Read review

Specs: Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, NAT support, 2.4 GHz

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 18 reviews

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 19 reviews

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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 28 reviews

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  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: We like the Asus WL-500W for its wealth of unique features and its strong signal at long range, but its short-range throughput is substandard and there's no Gigabit Ethernet support. This is a good choice only for advanced users who will take advantage of some of router's USB features and aren't afraid to wade into those waters without help. Read review

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 597 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's hard to go wrong with the EtherFast router, but if you do, you'll wish you had a longer warranty. Read review

Specs: 7.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, RMON, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, External, NAT support, DHCP support, 0.9 lbs

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews