Wireless Network > NETGEAR Wireless Network > CardBus > below $50

Advantages: Hasn't failed yet! (knock on wood)
Disadvantages: not many included directions

...heard some negative things about netgear cards how they always go in and out, etc but I have been pleasantly surprised. Setup took me about a day because I had no clue what I was doing and was trying to look up info on our desktop internet to find out what I was doing wrong. There were not many directions that came in the box. I have been set up now for over a year and couldn't be happier. I have never had to reset it and have never had any problems. ... Read review

Advantages: cheap and dependable
Disadvantages: none

...was another model. The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G is a superb router for your internet connection. It actually increases the speed of your internet from the way I look at it despite the fact that I am not a computer geek, I could really feel the difference. Due to this, I could say that what I bought is more than what I paid for. The Price - well this comes cheap. Very much affordable. The price is very much reasonable. Set up ...
...computer and internet setting, I was afraid that I would not be able to set it up properly. But voila, in just about 10-15 minutes, I had it working already. Connectivity - Presently there are 3 laptops at home and 1 desktop. Its amazing that you can easily connet to them right away. One desktop of mine can be connected through a wire, and there are still 3 additional slots for 3 more wired connection. Security - security is easy to set up, since ... Read review

Advantages: wireless
Disadvantages: sometimes low speed

At first I was skeptical, not that I could work ... At home my phone is fixed on the ground floor and the pc the first floor. I have to spend a lot of money to get internet (cable or wireless equipment expensive) when I informed about the possibility of exploiting or not the wireless modem on my phone, I said that enough to buy this stick from 40 € ($ 55). To my pleasure I have verified that it works perfectly, I never drop the phone line, the installation ...
...the PC automatically searches for the signal and if the modem is turned on it connects: done. No matter how many walls, doors closed, phones and TV are among us, I can navigate safely is incredible, really a good buy. The package includes a USB cable for direct it better and sticker to paste your computer no longer move them. The only thing is that when checking signal strength is low, and has never improved, so I do not know if he can get better ... Read review

Advantages: easy to install, user friendly
Disadvantages: only limited ports for networks

Lynksys router is my favorite. It is my present router. It has good performance. It does not give me any problem so far. I have four desktop connected to it plus one wireless laptop. The router is always at work for 24 hours and almost 1 week without unplugging it, in room temperature. I only unplugged it during weekends for only 2 or 3 hours. that is why I can say that this product is excellent and I can recommend it to everybody who needs a local ...
...It is easy to install and user friendly. no problem with its speed. great performance. Very durable. And has very reasonable price compared to other models and brands. Though it has limited slots for its LAN ports, still I strongly recommend this product. I have tested it. I can prove it! ... Read review

Advantages: 4 Ports, Compact, Good Range for Homes
Disadvantages: Range not Good enough for Corp. or long range use, Light moves

This is my current router which is connected with: * My Desktop (Wired) * My SIP ATA (Wired) * My Laptop (Wireless) * My PSP (Wireless) * My PS3 (Wireless) It serves the purpose of a Home Router perfectly and easily. The best point is the compactness you can literally put this thing in your jeans pocket! It has 4 LAN Ports, 1 Internet Port. There are seven Lights in the front : Power, Internet, Wireless, and the 4 Wired Connections. One disadvantage ...
...For example, if the LAN 2 light is blinking, it also effects the LAN 3 light, which is sometimes confusing. Another thing is the range, Its not that much, but of course, as this router is meant for homes, the range is excellent enough for using it in even large or two-storey homes. Well, Overall it is pretty good for Normal Use in homes, with the strong point of compactness. ... Read review