Router
These are the top rated routers reviewed at CNet Reviews.
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars by the Editor at CNet Reviews
The Linksys E1500 combines fast speed (up to 300 Mbps), extended range, and amplified signal strength to offer enhanced performance for everyday wireless activities. A MIMO antenna array provides expanded range for your wireless network, and SpeedBoost technology increases signal strength across greater distances for maximum wireless coverage and in-home mobility. WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall help keep your network protected. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network.
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- Enjoy the benefits of Wireless-N (802.11n) in your home ideal for surfing the web, emailing and printing wirelessly
- Connect your computers, wireless printers, smartphones, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps transfer speed
- Enjoy broad wireless coverage provided by a MIMO antenna array
- Maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home with SpeedBoost technology
- Use four Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports to directly connect wired devices
- Give visitors password-protected Internet access on a separate network so your visitors have access to the Internet, but not your computers or data
- Keep your network protected with customizable security settings, including WPA/WPA2 Personal and SPI firewall protection
- Set up your wireless network in three easy steps using included Cisco Connect software
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Model: E1500
- Hardware Platform: PC, Mac
- Connectivity Technology: Wireless, Wired
- Networking Feature: Wireless router
- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Network Data Transfer Rate: 300 Megabits Per Second
- Width: 12.7 inches
- Height: 10.1 inches
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars by the Editor and 4 out of 5 stars by Users at CNet Review
The Linksys E3200 offers superior wireless speed (up to 300 + 300 Mbps), optimal range, and simultaneous dual-band technology to create a powerful network designed for home entertainment. Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology allows for smoother and faster HD/3D video streaming. A built-in USB port lets you add external storage and printers* to share files across your network. An enhanced MIMO antenna array offers superior range and reliability. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in three easy steps and offers powerful tools for ongoing management of your network.
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- Enjoy the power of high-performance, simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology (802.11n) ideal for home entertainment
- Connect Internet-ready TVs, Blu-rays, game consoles and other devices at superior speeds up to 300 + 300 Mbps
- Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to help avoid interference, allowing for faster HD video streaming, file transfers and wireless gaming
- Connect an external storage device to the built-in USB port to share your files at home or on the Internet; connect a printer to share among the computers on your network
- Use four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard drives, and servers
- Connect an external storage device to the built-in USB port to share your files at home or on the Internet; connect a printer to share among the computers on your network
- Keep your network protected with customizable security settings, including WPA/WPA2 Personal and SPI firewall protection
- Leverage the exceptional coverage and reliability provided by an enhanced 2x3 MIMO antenna array
- Maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home with SpeedBoost technology
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Model: E3200
- Hardware Platform: PC
- Width: 12.7 inches
- Height: 10.1 inches
- Weight: 2.2 pounds
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars by the Editor and 3.5 out of 5 stars by Users at CNet Review
Modern Design. Exceptional Speed. Versatile Innovation.
Impossibly thin with a glossy black patterned finish, the ASUS dual band gigabit wireless-N RT-N56U router truly cuts the edge of innovation with powerful features that deliver the latest in networking capabilities. Equipped with exceptional hardware Network Address Translation (NAT), this one-of-a-kind router delivers up to 1000Mbps throughput that’s up to five times faster than conventional gigabit routers.1 The RT-N56U is like having two routers in one. Dual band transmissions enable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums simultaneously to give you faster, more secure connections. And with up to 300,000 sessions—20 times the amount of convetional routers—you have sufficient headroom for additional clients and devices without buying an additional router.
The RT-N56U also provides users with incredible versatility. Plugging in a USB All-in-One printer, enables easy sharing between printer and scanner functions for all networked PCs. Download Master BitTorrent client shifts download duties from the PC directly to the router-attached storage via the two onboard USB ports. For even more convenience, ASUS AiDisk transforms a connected USB device into an FTP server for remote transfers. The RT-N56U was designed with ease-of use in mind. With a CD-free, plug-and-play setup, the RT-N56U gets you up and running to let you effortlessly optimize bandwidth for gaming, video calls, downloading or whatever else you choose.
Whether you use it as a print server, BitTorrent hub, FTP storage, or ultra-fast Wireless N router, the RT-N56U adapts to your networking needs as a cross-functional network device.
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Impossibly thin with a glossy black patterned finish, the ASUS dual band gigabit wireless-N RT-N56U router truly cuts the edge of innovation with powerful features that deliver the latest in networking capabilities. Equipped with exceptional hardware Network Address Translation (NAT), this one-of-a-kind router delivers up to 1000Mbps throughput that’s up to five times faster than conventional gigabit routers.1 The RT-N56U is like having two routers in one. Dual band transmissions enable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums simultaneously to give you faster, more secure connections. And with up to 300,000 sessions—20 times the amount of convetional routers—you have sufficient headroom for additional clients and devices without buying an additional router.
The RT-N56U also provides users with incredible versatility. Plugging in a USB All-in-One printer, enables easy sharing between printer and scanner functions for all networked PCs. Download Master BitTorrent client shifts download duties from the PC directly to the router-attached storage via the two onboard USB ports. For even more convenience, ASUS AiDisk transforms a connected USB device into an FTP server for remote transfers. The RT-N56U was designed with ease-of use in mind. With a CD-free, plug-and-play setup, the RT-N56U gets you up and running to let you effortlessly optimize bandwidth for gaming, video calls, downloading or whatever else you choose.
Whether you use it as a print server, BitTorrent hub, FTP storage, or ultra-fast Wireless N router, the RT-N56U adapts to your networking needs as a cross-functional network device.
Product Features
- One Router for Printing, Scanning and Surfing--Effortless Multitasking for Multiple Users
- Omni-directional Detecting, Directional Transmitting
- Drastically increases signal coverage and data throughputs without increasing power consumption
- The increasingly popular Gigabit FTTH allows the download of a full HD movie in about just 5 minutes
- WAN to LAN throughput over 900Mbps
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Asus
- Model: RT-N56U
- Hardware Platform: PC
- Connectivity Technology: Wireless, Wired
- Networking Feature: Wireless router
- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
- Network Transport Protocol: PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE
- Network Remote Management Protocol: HTTP
- Network Data Transfer Rate: 300 Megabits Per Second
- Width: 6.8 inches
- Depth: 5.7 inches
- Height: 2.4 inches
- Weight: 11.6 Ounces
Rated 4 out of 5 stars by the Editor and 3 out of 5 stars by Users at CNet Review
Enjoy super-fast wireless network performance with the NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Router (WNDR3400). With dual-band technology, the router has the performance needed for demanding applications such as multimedia streaming and multiplayer online gaming. Dual-band technology also provides a greater range and more stable connections by avoiding interference.
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- Simultaneous dual band Wireless-N offers twice the bandwidth with better connection and less interference
- ReadySHARE provides fast and easy shared access to an external USB storage device
- Broadband Usage Meter ensures accurate measurement of Internet traffic daily, weekly and monthly with customized alerts
- Brand Name: Netgear
- Model: WNDR3400
- Hardware Platform: PC, Mac, Unix
- Connectivity Technology: Wireless, Wired
- Networking Feature: Wireless router
- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
- Network Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, PPPoE
- Network Remote Management Protocol: HTTP
- Width: 8.8 inches
- Depth: 6 inches
- Height: 1.2 inches
- Weight: 1.1 pounds
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars by the Editor and 3 out of 5 stars by Users at CNet Review
The D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) is a draft 2.0 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g devices. Connect the Xtreme N Gigabit Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage.
Powered by Xtreme N technology and equipped with three external antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-655 also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for enjoying lag-free network gaming and faster file transfers.
With wireless prioritization technology and our award-winning intelligent QoS engine, jitter-free Internet phone calls (VoIP), high-definition video streaming and Web gaming are achievable on your wired and wireless networks. Support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your other wireless devices. To prevent possible attacks from the Internet, the DIR-655 uses dual active firewalls (SPI & NAT) to help protect your valuable data. Below is a list of DIR-655 features.
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Powered by Xtreme N technology and equipped with three external antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-655 also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for enjoying lag-free network gaming and faster file transfers.
With wireless prioritization technology and our award-winning intelligent QoS engine, jitter-free Internet phone calls (VoIP), high-definition video streaming and Web gaming are achievable on your wired and wireless networks. Support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your other wireless devices. To prevent possible attacks from the Internet, the DIR-655 uses dual active firewalls (SPI & NAT) to help protect your valuable data. Below is a list of DIR-655 features.
Product Features
- Delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g means Greater Coverage for Your Entire Home or Office
- Ideal for streaming HD video or streaming multiple applications simultaneously
- Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes both wired and wireless Internet traffic to enable enhanced gaming and phone calling (VoIP) experience
- Gigabit Ports for Incredible Wired Network Speeds
- Dual active firewall protection (SPI & NAT) helps block malicious attacks on networks from the Internet.
Technical Details
- Brand Name: D-Link
- Model: DIR-655
- Hardware Platform: PC, Mac
- Connectivity Technology: Wireless, Wired
- Networking Feature: Wireless router
- Number of Ports: 4
- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Network Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, PPTP, UDP/IP, L2TP, ICMP/IP, IPSec
- Network Remote Management Protocol: HTTP
- Network Data Transfer Rate: 300 Megabits Per Second
- Width: 7.6 inches
- Height: 1.2 inches
- Weight: 0.7 pounds
