Having the ability to run 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks simultaneously is an advantage, but this unit's speed wasn't as good as we hoped and it's also limited to running 2.4GHz-based 802.11n adapters at 54Mbps.

Performing well as both a router and a 3G modem, the Turbo 7 series Wireless Gateway is a solid mobile broadband option. It isn’t as portable as its ExpressCard counterpart, but the added functionality and ease of use are well worth it.

This all-in-one ADSL2+ router is stylish, and it also proved to be reliable in our tests, albeit a little slow. If you shop around, you should be able to find it for $130-$150, which makes it great value.

Good features and wireless streaming speed were countered by random drop-outs, which caused us many headaches.

The WRT54G2 is strictly for those of you who don't need the extra speed that an 802.11 draft-n-based router can provide. Consider it only if you want a basic router that won't be distributed among many devices and long distances.

Linksys attempts to make your life easy with the WRT310N, and it succeeds by making it a cinch to install, and by supplying the intuitive and useful network utility LELA. This router does cost more than its 10/100 stablemate, but if you need the extra speed that Gigabit ports offer, then it's a good investment.

Netgear’s DG834N provides good value in terms of router and modem capability and security features. We were very impressed with its modem sync speeds, but no Gigabit Ethernet and poor throughput speeds make this a poor router for heavy data transfer and media streaming needs.

If you need a cheap, close range router that’s 802.11n-capable, then TP-Link’s TL-WR841ND is a viable option. Although its configuration options are somewhat limited, it's quite speedy.