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Combined ADSL Modem/Router/Wireless Access Point
	FRITZ!Box FON WLAN 7140 review A feature packed ADSL2+ router with 4 Ethernet ports, wireless networking supporting 802.11g++, VoIP, a two port PBX, and support for sharing USB printers and storage devices. Posted: 29th February 2008
	JAHT Wireless 54Mbps 4-port ADSL Modem/Router An 802.11g wireless router with built in ADSL modem. offering four Ethernet ports and support for WPA and WEP encryption. Posted: 21st August 2005
	Thomson SpeedTouch 580 The SpeedTouch 580 offers 802.11g (54Mbps) wireless networking, four Ethernet ports, and a single USB port. We also look at the SpeedTouch 110g PC Card and 120g USB 2.0 wireless network cards. Posted: 27th May 2005
	BT Voyager 2100 802.11g Wireless ADSL Modem/router An 802.11g wireless router with built in ADSL modem. Unit offers four Ethernet ports, WPA and WEP encryption, plus WDS wireless repeater support. Posted: 18th February 2005
	3Com Office Connect 3CRWE754G72-A The 3Com Office Connect offers built in 802.11g (54Mbps) wireless networking and four Ethernet ports. We also look at the 3Com Office Connect Wireless 11g PC Card. Posted: 8th December 2004
	U.S. Robotics ADSL Wireless ADSL Modem/router A unit combining 802.11g wireless with an ADSL modem and NAT router, and support for WPA wireless encryption. Posted: 8th December 2004
	BT Home Network 1250 Wireless Modem/router A wireless modem/router from BT, with multiple networking options, including, Ethernet, USB, HomePNA and 802.11b wireless. Posted: 27th November 2004
	Linksys WAG-54G The only Linksys router with an ADSL modem built in featuring 802.11g (54Mbps) wireless and four Ethernet ports. Posted: 22nd October 2004
	Belkin F5D7630-4A The latest in Belkin's routers, the F5D7630-4A offers 802.11g (54Mbps) wireless and four Ethernet ports Posted: 8th October 2004
	Netgear DG834G A great router for the first time user with good user interface, firewall and featuring a wireless access point Posted: 16th August 2004
	D-Link DSL-604+ Building upon the DSL-504, this is the latest wireless ADSL router from D-Link supporting 22Mbps over the airwaves thanks to D-Link AirPlus technology. Posted: 22nd September 2003
	Intertex IX66 AirSIP Discover the wireless and fantastic Voice over IP (VoIP) capabilities of the innovative AirSIP from Intertex. Posted: 5th September 2003
	SMC ADSL Barricade 7404WBRA A conveniently sized unit boasting admirable 802.11b wireless networking performance. Posted: 5th September 2003
	Draytek Vigor 2600We An excellent router with a built-in wireless access point. The Vigor 2600-series also includes models without the wireless feature, as well as those with ISDN dial-in and dial-out facilities. Posted: 6th December 2002

Combined ADSL Modem/Routers
	Zoom X5v ADSL modem/router with VoIP An ADSL modem/router with built in Voice over IP capability, plus four Ethernet ports and a single USB port for connecting a PC that does not have a built-in Ethernet network card. . Posted: 18th April 2005
	Billion Bipac 5100S An entry level device which is an ADSL modem and router. This small unit offers a cheap upgrade path for those wanting the security of a NAT router, and the reliability of an Ethernet connection. Posted: 3rd January 2005
	Westell ProLine 6000 A replacement to the Westell 2100 range, the ProLine 6000 is a router/bridge full of features. Posted: 4th September 2004
	Netgear DG834 Great piece of hardware for a first time user with a better user interface compared to its predecessors and featuring firewall, etc. Posted: 25th June 2004
	Zoom X4 A basic yet functional router based upon the popular Conexant ADSL chipset. Posted: 5th June 2003
	ZyXEL Prestige 652 A secure router featuring a firewall, Denial of Service (DoS) protection and content filtering. Posted: 18th December 2002
	Thomson SpeedTouch 510 v4 Thomson's replacement for the reliable SpeedTouch 510 featuring an improved web interface, but still requiring command line knowledge for advanced configuration. Posted: 20th October 2002
	DSL-Warehouse DSLW-906E A low cost Ethernet router ideal for the home or small business network supporting PPTP in addition to standard NAT mode. Posted: 6th September 2002
	Intertex IX66 A new innovative range of routers from Intertex with some great features and ideas. Also see our IX66 AirSIP review. Posted: 22nd March 2002
	AMX-CA61E Currently (March 2002) the AMX-CA61E is the cheapest Ethernet router on the market. Posted: 15th March 2002
	Netopia R6100 & 45413 Professional ADSL routers with optional expansion modules including V90 and ISDN backup. Posted: 9th December 2001

Standalone Wireless Access Point/Router
	ZyXEL Prestige 334WT Wireless cable/dsl router . An 802.11g+ wireless router with 4-port Ethernet LAN ports, and one Ethernet WAN port for connecting to a cable modem, or ADSL Ethernet modem. Posted: 16th September 2005
	Linksys WGA11B-UK 11Mbps Wireless Bridge Game Adapter Connect your PlayStation2, XBox or Gamecube console to your wireless broadband router, or go head to head with a second console. Posted: 25th November 2003
	Buffalo AirStation 54Mbps A standalone 54Mbps wireless access point with inbuilt Ethernet port for connection to a broadband modem. Posted: 12th November 2003
	Linksys WET11 Connect your computer, XBox or Playstation 2 to a wireless LAN at low cost using the Linksys WET11 (Note: does not include an ADSL modem). Posted: 17th February 2003
	BT Openworld / Linksys Wireless Gateway Wireless Internet access with WEP encryption support for use in combination with your PC or existing ADSL router (Note: does not include an ADSL modem). Posted: 27th September 2002

Specialised ADSL USB/Routers
	NetEyes Cyclone 200 ADSL Load Balancer Combine multiple Internet connections together to increase speed and add redundancy at home or in the office. Posted: 12th May 2003

Single Computer USB/Ethernet ADSL Modems
	Linksys ADSL2MUE Ethernet ADSL modem, supporting ADSL and ADSL2+ standards. Posted: 14th December 2005
	D-Link DSL300T One of the few ADSL modems that uses an Ethernet interface, that works in the UK. Posted: 3rd November 2004
	ADSLNation X-Modem Connect with a single IP address issued by your ISP from a computer via an Ethernet or USB interface. Posted: 20th August 2003
	Solwise SAR-100 Another USB contender featuring a Globespan chipset and promising pricing from Solwise. Posted: 22nd July 2002
	ZyXEL Prestige 630 Representing great value for money and a range of interesting hidden features. Posted: 28th May 2002
	Fujitsu FDX310 This USB modem is not only reliable but great value for money. Posted: 24th January 2002
	D-Link DSL-200 Connect using this feature packed personal USB ADSL modem from D-Link. Posted: 8th November 2001

PCI ADSL Modems
	PCI ADSL Modem Roundup We assess 9 PCI modems featuring 3 competing chipsets based upon a broad range of criteria. Posted: 15th September 2002

Miscellaneous Networking Hardware
	Solwise PL85PE High Speed HomePlug Adapter, save on long trailing Ethernet cables. Posted: 15th December 2005
	MicroLink dLAN HighSpeed Starter Kit The faster version of the original dLAN hardware, offering speeds that will rival or beat 802.11g wireless networking kit. Posted: 26th September 2005
	MicroLink dLAN Starter Kit Quickly and simply extend an Ethernet network through walls and ceilings using the buildings mains electricity circuit. Posted: 28th November 2004
	Phonex NeverWire 14 Powerline Ethernet Bridge Extend your local area network over your mains electricity circuit at speeds up to 10Mbps. Posted: 18th July 2003

Old or Discontinued Products
	BT Voyager 2000 Wireless A venture by BT into the arena of wireless home networking featuring 802.11b wireless, stateful firewall and Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Posted: 30th July 2003
	Westell WireSpeed 2410 Wireless, USB and Ethernet connectivity combined with a flexible set of NAT configuration options. Posted: 17th June 2003
	BT Home Network 1200 One of the first products on the market to support Home Phone Networking (HomePNA). Posted: 5th June 2003
	Netgear DG824M An enhancement over the DG814 adding wireless access, firewall, DoS protection and more. Posted: 27th May 2003
	Solwise SAR-715PVW An upgraded version of the popular SAR-715 ADSL router featuring wireless access from Solwise. Posted: 7th May 2003
	Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro Wireless Internet access for your PC with Alcatel's wireless version of the SpeedTouch Pro (+firewall). Posted: 1st October 2001
	Solwise SAR-110 A functional design concealing a well designed web based interface and Denial of Service (DoS) protection. Posted: 13th January 2003
	Netgear DG814 A stylish design, and well implemented web control panel with a set of features suitable for the average computer user. Posted: 20th October 2002
	Solwise SAR-715 An inexpensive feature rich router with a 4 port 10/100 switch and frequently updated firmware. Posted: 12th September 2002
	Solwise SAR-703 A simple Ethernet router which breaks the £100 barrier. Posted: 7th March 2002
	D-Link DSL-504 Basic Ethernet router with an easy to use web interface but lacking command line features. Posted: 10th December 2001
	Nokia IP55 A well specified router let down by poor implementation of the web interface and lack of documentation. Posted: 22nd August 2002
	Asus AAM6030 Wireless Wires, or Wireless. You can do both with the Asus AAM6030. Posted: 3rd May 2002
	Alcatel Speed Touch 510 The discontinued Speed Touch 510 (replaced by the Thomson 510 v4) offering uPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Posted: 09th April 2002
	Asus AAM6000EV Fewer features than many Ethernet routers but great value for money. Posted: 16th November 2001
	ZyXEL Prestige 643 An Ethernet router with a solution for almost any situation. Posted: 5th November 2001
	DrayTek Vigor 2200USB Avoid breaking ISP terms and conditions (USB 500 customers) by connecting your Speed Touch USB to this Ethernet router. Note: since 2002, use of the USB modem is no longer manditory (unless your ISP T&C's state otherwise). Posted: 10th October 2001

Note: The contents of our reviews should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision - You should always discuss your requirements with your service provider and hardware supplier.

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