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802.11g Wireless Routers Buying Guide

Wireless routers that support the 802.11g Wi-Fi standard are compatible with 802.11b products and generally offer better performance and security features.
Top 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Routers
The 802.11g standard supports much faster peer networking than the older 802.11b standard. These routers are designed to share a broadband Internet connection and usually contain a built-in firewall, DHCP server, and network switch.
Top 108 Mbps Wireless Broadband Routers
Some 802.11g compatible wireless routers utilize special technology to accelerate connections beyond the standard 54 Mbps performance level. Rated at 108 Mbps, these products only offer a speed increase in certain situations.
Top Draft N (pre 802.11n) Wireless Routers
The 802.11n Wi-Fi standard offers speeds comparable with Fast Ethernet and supports greatly increased wireless range over 802.11g and earlier home Wi-Fi solutions. 802.11n-related wireless broadband routers available today are based on a draft version of the standard.
Mobile Routers - 802.11g Travel Routers
These so-called "travel routers" support 802.11g, are small in size for portability, and contain several features suitable for mobile uses.
Top VoIP Wireless Routers (VoIP Gateways)
Hooking up a traditional telephone to VoIP requires a hardware adapter connected to the home Internet connection. These wireless VoIP routers (sometimes called VoIP gateways) contain built-in analog terminal adapters that provide such connections.
D-Link DI-624 Wireless Router - DLink DI624
The D-Link DI-624 combines the features of a four-port network switch, DHCP server, and advanced firewall. The DLink DI624 contains proprietary Xtreme G technology that supports up to 108 Mbps bandwidth with 802.11g compatibility.
Netgear WGR614 Wireless Router
The Netgear WGR614 is an entry-level 802.11g router with a sleek design.
Netgear WGT624 Wireless Router
The Netgear WGT624 offers a sleek hardware design and desireable security features including WPA encryption and SPI firewalling. The Netgear WGT624 contains proprietary Super G technology that boosts both bandwidth and range over ordinary 802.11g routers.
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