Router Reviews

Most of the users, while setting up the home network, they set-up a LAN or WLAN and connect all the computers to the Internet without paying a full broadband subscription service to their ISP for every computer on the network. Sometimes, an ISP allows you to connect multiple PCs to the single Internet connection and apply a nominal fee for every extra computer sharing the connection on the network. Mainly these are the smaller routers, also called as broadband routers that allow two or more computers to share the Internet connection.

Mostly used home routers are reviewed here with their security features and technical features.

Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router
Linksys’s WRT150N wireless N home router shares high speed Internet, contains 4-port switch and a built in speed and range enhanced wireless access point. By using multiple radios MIMO technology create a robust single that travels up to 3 times farther and reduces dead spots in the covered area. It is 9 times faster than the wireless G router, but also works great with the wireless B and wireless G routers. The router acts as a DHCP server and the wireless signals are protected by making wireless encryption. A powerful SPI firewall protects your home network from the Internet hackers. It supports VPN pass-through.

Netgear DG834G v3 Wireless-G ADSL2+ Router
This router adds more strength and flexibility to your home network. It combines a router, an ADSL modem, 10/100 LAN switch, SPI firewall, and 802.11g wireless access point. With the 802.11g wireless capability, Netgear DG834G v3 allows you to download large files, and distribute and play high quality digital movie, MP3 files, and photos in the blink of eye. The Intrusion control feature and a SPI firewall keep your network safe from hackers. Other features of this router include, content filtering, DMZ hosting, and a VPN pass-through.

Buffalo WHR-G54S-1 Wireless Router
This router combine the 125* high speed mode wireless performance with Buffalo’s AOSS (Airstation One-Touch Secure System). So the real world wireless performance increased by 35 % compared to wireless G routers. Security features included in it are WPA, WEP, Intrusion detector, Privacy Separator, and a SPI firewall. It also automatically detects and configures your DSL or cable internet connection. Also it features a built in external switch between wireless router and wireless bridge access point.

Belkin F5D7230 54Mbps Wireless Cable Router
You can create a network among your PCs with high speed 54 Mbps wireless networking and without cables. It is ideal for setting up a simple shared broadband connection with wireless access. The features included in it are: NAT technology, SPI firewall, WEP and WPA-PSK encryption, 2 fixed antennas, integrated DHCP server, DMZ hosting, web content filtering, VPN pass-through. It comes with lifetime warranty.

Linksys WRT54G Wireless G Wireless Router
It combines three devices in one box. First one is, wireless access point which allows you to connect wireless B and wireless G devices to the network. A built in 4 port full duplex 10/100 switch is there, so that you can connect your wired Ethernet devices to it. And finally, router function combines all together and allows your whole network to share a broadband network connection. All wireless transmissions are encrypted to protect your data. Like other routers, security features are provided with it.