Shop for wireless access points

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The new Apple AirPort Express Base Station is a decent upgrade to the previous generation, but it doesn't have much beyond its supersleek looks to impress us when compared with its peers. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple AirPort Extreme cures networking headaches for novice Mac users with a simple setup, but competing devices offer Windows users more network customization and faster speeds for less. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking, and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their bucks. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• 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: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: ASUS WL-330gE - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 82 reviews

The Bottom Line: This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Express Base Station with AirTunes - Wireless access point, None, 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Linksys Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band WAP610N - Wireless access point, None, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: ZyXEL WAP3205 - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Aruba Instant IAP-105 - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The DWP-2100AP is the fastest Wi-Fi access point we've tested, but its convoluted setup guide and manual mean networking newbies need not apply. Read review

Specs: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP - Wireless access point, None, 108 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, 802.11 Super G, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 85 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WAP54G offers a significant speed improvement, making it a good buy for offices looking to upgrade existing 802.11b networks. Read review

Specs: Linksys Wireless-G Access Point WAP54G - Wireless access point, None, 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its outstanding performance and compatibility with 802.11b gear, Netgear's WG602 delivers on the promise of the upcoming 802.11g standard. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, None, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: D-Link DAP-2590 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point with Plenum-rated Chassis - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking, and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their bucks. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: Netgear's wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR Powerline Wireless Range Extender WGXB102 - Wireless access point, 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, HomePlug 1.0, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is a solid router that keeps up with the Draft N competition. Unfortunately, we've yet to test a Draft N router that lives up to the promise of 802.11n. As with the rest of the .11n routers we've tested, we advise you postpone your purchase until the spec is finalized. Read review

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: D-Link Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point DAP-1522 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Cisco Small Business WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point - PoE/Advanced Security - Wireless access point, None, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: D-Link Wireless N Access Point DAP-1360 - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-N Dual Radio Smart Repeater HW2R1 - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Buffalo WLA-G54C is the best wireless repeater we've seen to date, and it's a great building block for an expandable network. Read review

Specs: BUFFALO AirStation G54 WLA-G54C - Wireless access point, None, 54 Mbps, 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 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: This access point's high price will seem fair to those with a lot of wireless equipment. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR WG302 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point - Wireless access point, None, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: D-Link Wireless N Pocket Router / Access Point DAP-1350 - Wireless access point, 300 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g