Going wireless needn't be fiddly and expensive

Easy to set up ; AOSS allows quick secure setup ; Fast 802.11n (draft) interconnection ; Cheaper than four wireless cards

PCs etc must have network sockets ; More cables than four wireless cards

The ideal use for this device is to link together a cluster of devices such as a desktop PC, a networked printer and a games console to a router where the main network is in a different part of a building. For this use, it can save a lot of money and ...

Networking over mains electricity cabling with built-in QoS

The D-Link Powerline Kit gets around the problems associated with wireless and normal Ethernet networks by using the power cables built into every building.

Transfers files between PCs fast

Excellent balanced sound quality ; Audio/traction pads ; Non captive cables

No headphone sockets ; Not especially powerful

The Sandberg USB Transfer Link works in harmony with Windows Vista Easy Transfer Wizard utility providing a fast data transfer connection between two PCs.

Six lines and a colour screen make this a capable business-class VoIP handset

The latest member of the Linksys family of business-class Voice over IP (VoIP) handsets, the SPA962 is a robust and professional-looking device with a clear colour display and support for up to six extensions.

Stream HD video around the house using power-points

Very easy to set up ; Lightning quick transfers ; Supports any peripheral with an Ethernet socket

Expensive ; Only one Ethernet socket on adapter

Streaming video and music around the house is a great concept, however Wifi can be incredibly fickle and, in its current state, doesn't like shifting large files such as high-definition video.

Can Netgear's latest Powerline product live up to their 200Mbit/sec label?

The benefits of wireless networking are clear: no unsightly wires and freedom to move around the house while surfing the internet.

One of the simplest ways to set up a home network

The Homeplug networking standard isn't all that well known, but it does provide a very quick and easy way of setting up a network at home or in a small office.

Improve your wireless signal strength with this 8dbi directional antenna

A good budget Ethernet camera choice, but a low-resolution picture and no pan-tilt-zoom controls

A good exterior housing and good value for money, but no pan-tilt-zoon options and maximum resolution of just 320x240 pixels.

Extend the range of wireless networks

For those whose ability to set up a wireless network is limited by poor signal quality due to obstructions or distance, the Buffalo AirStation G54HP could be the answer.