Shop for networking and wi-fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Western Digital My Net N900 Central makes an excellent all-in-one wireless and network storage option for home and mobile users. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 9.6 in x 6.7 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, 450 Mbps, 21.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router almost succeeds for home networking and hardcore gamers. It bears a few flaws, among which is a random reset during heavy load that might be the deal breaker. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, 11.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Given its relatively lower price, the Seagate Business Storage 4-Bay NAS is worth the investment. Read review

Specs: Seagate Business Storage STBP100 - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 97 reviews

The Bottom Line: Aside from its potentially worrisome heat output, the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a networking dynamo with chart-topping performance and a sleek (maybe too sleek) design. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, Ethernet, HTTP, full-duplex, 12 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pogoplug Series 4 is a cleverly simple device for getting files and media from your hard drive, USB drive, or SD card online and making them shareable with smartphones, tablets, and PCs. While many may find it redundant with cloud storage services, the Series 4 is easily the best version of the Pogoplug to date. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TP-Link TL-WR941ND Wireless N router is a simple wireless N router with a friendly price. If all you require is a basic network and you have a mix of 802.11N and b/g clients, it does the job for cheap. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 7.9 in x 5.5 in x 1.1 in, Wireless, Wired, Ethernet, HTTP

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: NETGEAR WN3000RP Universal WiFi Range Extender - Wireless network extender, None, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Buffalo AirStation AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-D1800H offers great value by adding support for 802.11ac on top of a high-end N900 router without increasing the price. However, the router doesn't have enough appeal for those who just need simple, low-budget wireless home networking. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 1.3 in x 7.2 in x 8.4 in, Wireless, Wired, 1300 Mbps, 18 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Securifi Almond's touch-screen novelty, while it works great, is not enough to make up for the lack of features and performance as well as the price tag. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The QNAP TS-412 makes a very good NAS server for environments where advanced network storage is needed. Read review

Specs: QNAP TS-412 Turbo NAS - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

Specs: Cable modem - Gigabit Ethernet, 160 Mbps

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 339 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WGR614 is a good choice for those unfazed by the bleeding-edge nature of 802.11g. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 6.9 in x 4.7 in x 1.1 in, Wireless, Wired, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, 9.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Business users who need a superfast mobile Internet connection will be happy with the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11. Others should be aware of its expensive data plans and hot temperature. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 3.54 in x 0.43 in x 2.32 in, Wireless, 2.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: For mobile users who want a fast and flexible mobile Internet access solution and who have moderate data usage needs, the T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot ZTE MF61 will make a good investment. Read review

Specs: ZTE MF61 (Mobile) - Wireless access point

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: For mobile users who travel within good Sprint 4G coverage areas--especially those traveling with laptops-- the Sprint MiFi 4082 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot makes a good companion. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 3.5 in x 2.4 in x 0.5 in, Wireless, 3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: Repeater

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Netgear Centria is a good buy for those who are looking for an all-in-one router/storage combo or who want to replace a Time Capsule. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, Wireless, Wired, 900 Mbps

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews

Specs: Ooma Telo - VoIP phone adapter, None, Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Disk Station DS410 is one of the most affordable four-bay full-feature NAS servers on the market. While it's overwhelming for novice home users, advanced users will also find it to be one of the best RAID 5-capable NAS servers for their home or small business environments. Read review

Specs: Synology Disk Station DS410 - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is arguably the best powerline adapter kit for homes to date. It's fast, comparatively affordable, and offers plenty of network ports. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 3.4 in x 4.7 in x 1.3 in, Wired, 200 Mbps, Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 6.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Wireless router, 7.4 in x 6 in x 1.2 in, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps, 7.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 28 reviews

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.4 in, Wireless, Wired, Ethernet, HTTPS, HTTP, 8.4 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Wireless router, 6.8 in x 5 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, 10.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 49 reviews

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.4 in, Wireless, Wired, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTPS, HTTP, 9.9 oz