router Tests (P. 6/10)

"Belkin N1 Vision wireless router"

Published on: 11/2007

On test: Belkin N1 Vision

How can something so hip also be disappointing? Belkin's N1 Vision Wireless Router has style, a slick user interface, a gigabit ethernet switch, and innovative features never seen before in a consumer Wi-Fi router - features such as an LCD status screen and a browserless security setup. → More

"D-Link Wireless G Starter Kit"

Computing Made Easy
Issue: 118

On test: D-Link DKT-110 Wireless G Starter Kit

For those looking to upgrade to wireless internet the easy way, then the G Starter Kit provides the perfect solution. The package contains a wireless G ADSL2+ modem/router, one USB2.0 adaptor and an antenna - basically all that's needed to ditch the wires. → More

"La Fonera+ Wi-Fi access point"

Published on: 10/2007

On test: Fon La Fonera+

Originally pitched as a firmware hack for Linksys Wi-Fi access points the FON concept now has its very own hardware in the shape of La Fonera+, a common or garden 54G wireless access point with a difference. It allows you to share your broadband connection with other FON users, thus creating an informal global ‘mesh’ Wi-Fi network. → More

"Wireless threats meet their match"

Published on: 10/2007

On test: AirTight Networks SpectraGuard Enterprise 5.5

AirTight Networks’ SpectraGuard Enterprise (SGE) version 5.5 wireless intrusion prevention system is excellent for testing and maintaining the security of wireless networks. Among the new features in this latest version is a location-based policy management system, which is designed to make it easier to manage geographically dispersed SGE deployments. This is also intended to help managed security service providers to provide wireless security for different organisations. Another key addition is integrated support for Cisco’s Wireless LAN Controller systems. → More

"Ipdrum IP Voicelink Skype mobile gateway"

Published on: 9/2007

On test: ipdrum IP Voicelink

Skype is one of the most popular internet voice services available, so it's hardly surprising that after waiting for a way to link it to your mobile, two solutions should come along at once - the Ipdrum IP Voicelink, and Eurodesign's Mobigater. The IP Voicelink is a compact unit that has a pop-out Sim carrier at one end, while the other is home to a USB cable and headset socket. → More