Routers

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is the fastest we've seen, but we're still reluctant to recommend it as it's based on an unfinished wireless spec.

SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade N router
With a fair price, decent performance, and dead-simple setup, the SMC SMCWGBR14-N Barricade N router is about as well-rounded a Draft N router as you'll find. It also boasts impressive range and a smart design. We strongly recommend it for general home use.

Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router
The WRT610N can satisfy both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wireless clients with its solid performance, great design, ease of use, and its ability to work as a network storage device when coupled with an external hard drive.

Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router
Aside from its potentially worrisome heat output, the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a networking dynamo with chart-topping performance and a sleek (maybe too sleek) design.

Linksys WRT110 RangePlus Wireless Router
The Linksys WRT110 RangePlus is an unconventional and stylish wireless router that supplies near draft 802.11n throughput without being an official Draft N router. We like this affordable, antenna-free router for networks where Wireless-G and Wireless-N clients coexist.

Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G broadband router
The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.

802.11g Wireless DSL/Cable Gateway Router
With its top performance and easy setup, the Belkin 54g wireless router could be all you need to unwire your home.

Linksys WRT160N

Belkin N1 Wireless Router
With its easy-to-grasp status icons, up-to-date security options, and stellar support, the Belkin N1 router is on the path to 802.11n wireless networking stardom, but like other Draft N devices, its performance fails to impress.

Netgear WPN824 router
The Netgear RangeMax router is among the best-performing routers we've seen.

D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router
The D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router almost succeeds for home networking and hardcore gamers. It bears a few flaws, among which is a random reset during heavy load that might be the deal breaker.
Specs: 4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), External, NAT support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 11.2 oz

NetGear WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router
The WGR614 is a good choice for those unfazed by the bleeding-edge nature of 802.11g.

Wireless-G Broadband Router
The low-cost Linksys WRT54G features fairly high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices makes claimed backward compatibility moot.

D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 - wireless router
The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 is a stable performer with excellent Web interface. But because it comes in a bulky, old-school design, has a relatively short range, and carries a hefty price tag, consider waiting for the price to drop before investing in this router.

Netgear WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router
Netgear's WGT624 is a good choice for advanced users but may be too complicated for those new to networking.
Specs: 6.9 in x 7.4 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, Content filtering, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

Trendnet Wireless N-Draft Router
The Trendnet TEW-631BRP's throughput scores led the pack of Draft N routers, but hold your horses and wait to see how the 802.11n spec pans out.

Belkin N1 Vision
The Belkin N1 Vision router makes great strides in user-friendliness, but drops the ball when it comes to performance.

Netgear WNR834B RangeMax Next Router
Though its maximum throughput is solid and its speed at long range is respectable, the Netgear WNR834B's mixed-mode speed is not. Save your cash until more Draft N routers make it through CNET Labs.
Specs: 6.8 in x 1.5 in x 8.8 in, Wired, Wireless, 270 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), External, NAT support, URL filtering, MIMO technology, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz, 1.3 lbs

D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 - wireless router

Linksys WRT300N Router
Though it offers good maximum throughput, the Linksys WRT300N ultimately fails to do the new Draft N standard proud in both mixed-mode and long-range tests. Wait to see how the rest of the Draft N products fare.

Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G2 - wireless router

Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300
The Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 is a basic Wireless-N router that only offers a taste of dual-band wireless networking. Its short range and limited feature set may override its decent mixed-mode performance.

NetGear RP614 4 Port Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 Mbps Switch
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.
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

Trendnet TEW-633GR Wireless Router (draft n)
The TrendNet Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-633GR is fast, but not as fast as a competing D-Link router, and it's easy to use, but not as easy as a Belkin router. Still, we like it for its winning combination of decent throughput and intuitive Web interface.

Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router
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.
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