Wired wireless home networking

Plug and play, introduce Wi-Fi anywhere from your mains wiring, gives you additional ports, press button encryptions

Price, plug gets hot, large size

The convenience of plug and play networking, introducing Wi-Fi for maximum freedom. A tidy solution, if a little expensive

Simple networking without the wires

Good range, good signal strength

Terminals are rather bulky

Easy to install and setup, Powerline is ideal for anyone who doesn't want to install Wi-Fi in their home

- Wireless is great isn't it? There are no wires for starters and to top it off it means you can sit anywhere you like within the signal, be it the stairs, the sofa or in your bed.

Easy to install, easy to manage, works a treat

Understandably it's a big plug, but means you might fight for space on a four gang socket

Technology always promises to make things easier, and for once, this does just that

Powerful high-gain antenna, USB powered

Not suited to mobile use due to bulk

Retro-style wireless tech that packs a powerful punch where reception is poor

Following the launch of Vodafone's 3G PC card, and introduction of broadband on airlines, the current wireless buzz is turning up some great buys for PC notebook users, tapping in on the home/SOHO networking market. 3Com weighs in at under £40 with ...

Simple and reliable

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Excellent. Simple, reliable wireless access from your laptop

Plug it in, and it works

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