alaTest USA - Product Tests & Reviews

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Number of Reviews collected

in Firewalls & Broadband Routers

40

Total

1750

Source country

US

United States

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
5

Average source rating

73

Highest rating

100

Lowest rating

40

Firewalls & Broadband Routers

DIR-825/E

Good simultaneous dual-band performance, Smooth media streaming and gaming, Easy to share USB storage drives and printers, Green power monitoring

Not the fastest throughput or longest range, Bland design

Considering that the DIR-825 can be had for as little as $129 online, it's quite the bargain considering all of its helpful features and top-notch HD Fuel technology. While the Linksys WRT610N ($169 street price) has a sleeker design and better range, ...

August, 2009

Rating

80

alaSCORE BETA 90

35 reviews

ZyXEL Wireless N High Gain Gigabit Router X-550NH

Powerful Quality-of-Service engine, External antenna, Two IPSec VPNs, Saves power by scheduling port disabling

Not dual band, Complex Web configuration screen, Limited range

Overall, the $174 ZyXEL X-550NH router is fast, reliable, and has an excellent QoS engine. Compared with the Linksys WRT610N, however, the ZyXEL router costs more, has a more limited range (even with the external antenna), and lacks dual-band ...

July, 2009

Rating

60

no alaScore

1 reviews

LevelOne WBR-3800

Great design, Light for travel, Supports HSDPA

802.11g only, Difficult setup process, Limited range

In the end, the design of the $140 LevelOne WBR-3800 MobileSpot Portable Wireless Hotspot is good and the extra WAN port is an unusual perk. The international 3G support is helpful for business teams who travel globally, and U.S. users will find that ...

April, 2009

Rating

60

no alaScore

5 reviews

Trendnet 300MBPS Wirelessn Gig Router

Green power monitoring, Dual-band support, Three-year warranty

Lackluster design, Slower than other models

For anyone who just needs Wi-Fi access and knows that simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11n can solve bandwidth bottlenecks, the TEW-672GR is a good budget choice. The $149 Linksys WRT610N is faster, but this $99.99 bare-bones router is priced just right ...

February, 2009

Rating

60

no alaScore

3 reviews

D-Link DIR-855 Xtreme N Duo Media Router

Helpful LCD display, Dual-band support, Can use USB port for networked storage

Relatively slow performance, Too expensive

Sure, the D-Link DIR-855 has an OLED display, green tech, a USB port, and decent performance. But we're not convinced that all of this router's extra features are worth twice the price of competing dual-band models. The Linksys WRT610N, at $149, is a ...

February, 2009

Rating

60

alaSCORE BETA 97

67 reviews

AT&T Option GT Ultra Express

Free, Fastest FTP download speed in Penn Station

Spotty connectivity even in 3G areas, Worst performer on our office test

While the Option GT Ultra Express had some very fast upload and download speeds, the connection issues we had make it too iffy to recommend, even though it's free. The AT&T USBConnect Mercury (also free) is a better product for AT&T customers; while ...

January, 2009

Rating

40

no alaScore

1 reviews

Kyocera KR2 Mobile Router

Kyocera's latest EV-DO router adds support for 802.11n and for more types of connection cards and makes setting up a wireless network on the road fast and easy.

Supports PC Card, Express Card and USB, Simple setup, Reliable connections

Average 802.11n Wi-Fi speeds, Pricey

While the Kyocera KR2 router is expensive compared with other N routers, the ability to share mobile broadband is invaluable for remote workers, including sales groups and dispatch teams. Even when you add up the costsâ€"EV-DO service runs about $60 ...

August, 2008

Rating

80

no alaScore

1 reviews

D-Link RangeBooster N Dual-Band DIR-628

A good 802.11n router for those who want speedy dual-band Wi-Fi performance without spending a fortune.

Dual-band performance for a low price, Quick and easy setup, WPA and WPA2 security

No Gigabit Ethernet ports, Unattractive design

For $117, you’re getting a versatile router that operates in both the 2.4 and 5-GHz spectrum. However, when you consider that the Linksys WRT610N costs just $30 more but hits the 120-Mbps speed milestone in both bandsâ€"which means faster network ...

July, 2008

Rating

80

no alaScore

1 reviews

Linksys WRT610N

This flagship router features a new design and blazing speeds.

True dual-band N, Gigabit ports

Ports: Four Gigabit LAN, one Gigabit WAN, one USB (for networked storage), Wireless Support: 802.11a/b/g/n draft 2.0, 802.3a/b/u, , , , , , , , Mobile Innovation Awards - Wireless Networking, Wireless Router Gift Ideas, Hands-on With The Linksys by ...

After router setup, you have the option of installing LELA (Linksys EasyLink Advisor), which helps you troubleshoot network problems and see a graphical picture of your network. Again, it is based on Network Magic, and while impressive and easy to use ...

July, 2008

Rating

80

alaSCORE BETA 85

10 reviews

TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless Easy-N-Upgrader TEW-637AP

This router add-on provides a simple and easy way to boost your wireless performance.

Increases speed up to 4X, Very easy setup, Adds WPA security

No expansion ports

For $63.99, we can wholeheartedly recommend the Easy-N-Ugrader for those who want more speed and range from their home networks, especially for high-def movie streaming and network back-ups. Although you can get a whole new 802.11n router for $80, ...

April, 2008

Rating

80

alaSCORE BETA 79

17 reviews

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