Extends your routers signal

Didn't detect our router and had to be manually setup, not protected against security breaches

Solid without being inspiring, the Linksys WRE54G is a decent Wi-Fi extender. There are cheaper alternatives, however.

Connection speeds, Wireless range

Optus doesn't yet support the chipset, Quick setup disc doesn't work

A fast wireless router and ADSL2+ modem, The D-Link DSL-2740B brought a smile to our faces in regard to its broadband speeds and wireless range

Print server, reliable and fast ADSL connections, speedy 802.11g performance, competitive price

Interface is not user-friendly, FTP server can't write to NTFS-format hard drives

The WL-600g is affordable and it proved to be a reliable modem and wireless access point, but its user interface needs improvement. The built-in FTP server is a nice touch, but didn't let us write to our NTFS-formatted hard drives.

Gigabit Ethernet, stacks of security features, plentiful VPN features

802.11n function didn't work properly during our tests, 802.11g speed was slower than expected

The WRVS4400N's inability to provide us with an 802.11n connection was a chink in its otherwise robust armour. We recommend businesses wait until the 802.11n standard gets ratified and better firmware is released for this model, before considering it.

Easy setup, range of outputs, good file support, great interface

Struggles to play 720p content over wireless

D-Link's DSM-330 is a product that excels at streaming media over a wired network, but struggles a bit with the combination of wireless connection and high-definition video.