LAN & WAN Reviews

HP's PS1810-8G smart switch is a bit limited on some features, but comes with an excellent warranty.

Peplink's Balance 20 is a solid dual WAN router with USB 3G / 4G support, but somewhat expensive considering its feature set.

Asoka's PlugLink PL9660-PoE not only extends your network via powerline, but brings along PoE, too.

Our test of the first two HomePlug AV2 products shows Linksys' PLE500 and ZyXEL's PLA5205 really can produce higher throughput.

Updated - NETGEAR's M4100-D12G switch can do a few tricks, like routing, that other affordable smart switches usually can't perform.

Cisco's ISA550W has an impressive mix of security features and wireless, routing and VPN performance.

TRENDnet's TEG-160WS is a decent 16 port Gigabit smart switch, but missing a few key features that even low-end products should have.

Ubiquiti's EdgeRouter Lite will be lots of fun for networking pros and lesser-skilled tinkerers with lots of patience. But average consumers should steer clear.

TP-LINK's TL-ER6020 doesn't cost a bundle, but it delivers flexible, fast, dual-WAN VPN. With Gigabit ports, too!

For around $100, Lantronix' xPrintServer Home Edition can get your iPads and iPhones playing nice with your trusty old printer.