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Networking

300Mbps Wireless N USB 2.0 Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-624UB Review
[02/26/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

According to the manufacturer, this 300Mbps Wireless N USB 2.0 Adapter seamlessly connects to your wireless network without performance degradation. But is it really so? Let’s find out from our review of this USB adapter supporting 802.11n draft standard.

1-Bay SATA NAS Server from Synology: Disk Station DS107+ Review
[02/04/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

DS107+ is designed with Windows ADS authentication, USB printer sharing, dynamic website hosting, and data backup. After our tests we were highly pleased with the performance of DS107+ and can recommend it for all users who want to have a high-quality and high-speed NAS with rich extra features at home or in the office. Read more in our review!

Edimax nMax Wireless 802.11n Broadband Router Review
[01/15/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Are you looking for an inexpensive Draft N device with excellent functionality? Then you should check out our article devoted to a very affordable yet great product for SOHO wireless needs from Edimax. More details in the review.

ASUS WL-500W Super Speed N Multifunctional Wireless Router Review
[11/27/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

This article continues our series of reviews of network equipment that supports the draft 802.11n standard. Today we are going to talk about the WL-500W router that represents a successor to the previously tested WL-500g Premium. We will see what the differences from the previous model are and what improvements have been made in it.

Wireless D-Link DSM-G600 NAS Review
[10/10/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

We decided to get to test some NAS solutions. The first one to get into our lab was D-Link DSM-G600. This device is especially interesting because besides traditional file access it also supports streaming media data transfers. It also can work wirelessly. Find out what was so interesting about this D-Link solution and what drawbacks should eb taken into consideration when working with it.

RangeMax NEXT ADSL2+ Wireless-N Router from NetGear
[08/28/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

The RangeMax NEXT Wireless series includes three devices: WNR834B, WNR854T and DG834N. The first two models are a regular wireless router with support of draft 802.11n and its Gigabit Ethernet version, respectively. The third model features an integrated ADSL2+ modem. It is positioned as a high-speed device without extra functionality. Let’s see if the DG834N is indeed as fast as advertised.

D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router Review
[07/20/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to check out the D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit router (DIR-655) - a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g. A great choice for a small office due to its network security options, QoS, and remote administration tools. Read more in our review!

eXtended Range 54M Wireless Router: TP-Link TL-WR542G Review
[07/01/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to introduce to you an Entry level SOHO router priced at about $60. It also offers an Extended Range feature that allows working with the router’s wireless access point from a bigger distance than with ordinary 802.11g devices. Despite its relatively low price and entry-level positioning, this router may challenge some top models from renowned brands. Read more in our review!

ASUS WL-600g All-in-1 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Home Gateway Review
[06/25/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to talk about an ADSL modem/router from ASUS with USB 2.0 print/FTP server application and boosted gaming configuration! This is a unique solution, none of the competitors are currently offering anything like that. Let’s take a closer look at this device now!

ASUS AM604g Wireless ADSL 2+ Router and 4-Port Switch Review
[04/27/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

The solution from ASUS we are going to talk about today provides Internet access over ADSL network with built-in 4-port Ethernet switch that directly connects up to four PCs without Ethernet switch/hub required, and it will not affect transmission performance. Read more in our review!

Linksys WRT300N: Wireless-N Broadband Router Review
[04/10/07 | by Platon Scheblykin]

WLAN users have long been looking forward to the release of the new-generation IEEE 802.11n standard. Today we are going to introduce to you a device supporting this standard - the WRT300N router from Linksys.

D-Link DI-824VUP+ Router Review
[12/05/06 | by Platon Scheblykin]

We have reviewed a popular wireless 802.11g VPN router that combines broadband internet access with reliable VPN firewall security, built-in print-server and 4-port connection for the printer and workstations. Check out our article for more details!

ASUS WL500g Premium Wireless Internet Router Review
[10/13/06 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we would like to introduce to you a new wireless router from ASUS that contains almost every feature you may require to deploy a small computer network. It is an excellent piece of hardware and definitely worth your consideration. Read more in our review!

TRENDnet TEW-611BRP: Wireless Router with Atheros Super G Turbo Technology
[05/24/06 | by Ilya Naumov]

Please meet an integrated solution that combines a 4-port Ethernet switch, IP router and Wi-Fi access point with support of hot technologies Super G and MIMO for higher wireless bandwidth and a wider signal range. Our tests proved that this is a very decent device that we can recommend for building home or small office network. Read the article for more details!

ASUS WL-500G Deluxe Wireless Router Review
[06/14/05 | by Alex Burn & Dr. Awk]

We would like to offer you a review of the wireless router from ASUS. Highly functional device with rich set of accessories and extensive setup options and support of advanced modern wireless protocols with their speed-boost extensions is worth every penny you pay for it. Read more in our detailed review!