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Hawking’s HWC54D grabs onto a weak network signal and squeezes as much data out of it as possible.

Hawking Technologies’ HBB1 Broadband Booster can help make a high-speed connection more efficient and improve the quality of audio and video streams.

Although the performance wasn’t as fast or consistent as we’d like, you can’t deny the attractiveness of access to the Internet from almost anywhere, and that?s what this card gives you.

For frequent fliers in constant need of Internet access, the Trendnet TEW-429UB dual hot-spot detector/Wi-Fi adapter comes in extrahandy.

Though it’s not the best long-range performer, the U.S. Robotics Wireless MaxG router is one of the cheapest ways to achieve decent wireless throughput over long distances.

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.

Though it works with only a smattering of printers and can be a chore to configure, this Wi-Fi print server gets the job done.

The Netgear WPN511 offers outstanding 802.11g and long-range speed when used with its router counterpart, the WPN824, but its performance suffers in mixed-mode environments.

The Junxion box turns your cellular wideband connection into a Wi-Fi hot spot.

This MIMO card’s reliability issues mean you’re better off paying more for a better product.

HomeVision Interactive Intelligent Home Control
# Control X10 electronics, security systems, thermostats and more
# Displays control screens on any TV
# Built-in web server — it can be controlled from any Web browser
Imagine controlling your entire home with a hand-held remote while watching TV. Setting it up is surprisingly easy with HomeVision, an intelligent controller that interfaces [...]

” You may not even know it but your wireless home network may be slowing you down. As everyone in your home begins to stream more video, download more MP3s, back-up and synchronize files on networked storage, play online games, and make more Internet phone calls - you place a greater demand on your home [...]