These wireless routers for home networks employ 802.11g technology and also utilize advanced technology to accelerate 802.11g connections beyond the standard performance level. Compared to base 802.11g routers rated at 54 Mbps, these enhanced products offer 108 Mbps. While these 108 Mbps routers are backward compatible with ordinary 802.11g and older Wi-Fi equipment, they often cost more than standard 802.11g gear and often require other devices on the network to be configured specially in order to achieve any speed increase.
1. D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G
Like other products in this category, the D-Link DI-624 combines the features of a four-port network switch, DHCP server, and advanced firewall. The DI-624 supports WPA security, a removable antenna (useful for upgrades), and signal range up to 328 feet (100 m). D-Link boasts that their five hardware compression technologies give the DI-624 router a noticeable performance advantage over competitors' products. The DI-624 comes with a three-year limited warranty in the USA.
2. Netgear WGT624
Netgear's "Super G" technology claims to not only boost performance but also increase range up to one-third over standard 802.11g products. The WGT624 supports WPA as well as WEP security. It supports both NAT and Stateful Packet Inspection firewalling. Some will also like the unit's sleek design. Netgear offers their one-year warranty for the WGT624.3. Linksys WRT54GX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX
SRX is a Linksys name for the range-extending MIMO technology also used in 802.11n. The WRT54GX adds these capabilities to the popular WRT54G router as an alternative to a full "draft N" compliant product. Linksys claims their implementation allows 802.11g Wi-Fi client connections to be maintained at up to 3 times the distance of standard 802.11g routers. Compare the WRT54GX to competing products in this category on price as well as performance.
4. D-Link DI-624M Super G with MIMO Wireless Router
D-Link created this variation of their popular DI-624 model to utilize the Multiple In, Multiple Out (MIMO) antenna technology similar to that used in 802.11n products. The DI-624M has since been discontinued. This product was intended to offer better wireless range coverage with the DI-624M router compared to standard 802.11g routers. Besides the basic support you expect from a home router, the DI-624M also includes additional parental control and network diagnostics functionality.