Wireless Routers - The best 5 you can buy

Not two years ago, the idea that anyone could connect to the Internet from anywhere with anything was still something in the realm of science fiction. Flash forward to the present, however, and wireless technology is everywhere; affordable, accessible and most importantly, a doddle to set up.

If you want to get your families computers all online, but have always been put off by the arduous task of wiring the house with yet another batch of cables, look no further. It's time to go wireless.

5. Belkin N1 F5D8231

A high price, but one worth paying if you’re unfamiliar with wireless networking and want something future-proof.

Price £115 (Buy it at Broadbandstuff)

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4. Buffalo Nfiniti WZR-G300N

A reliable, easy-to-use kit with admirable stability and plenty of useful features.

Price £72 (Buy it at Broadbandstuff)

3. Trendnet 300Mbps Wireless Draft-N

This router copes really well with heavy internet traffic. It’s incredibly cheap, too.

Price £62 (Buy it at Expanssys)

2. D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N

The first Windows Vista certified router, this brand new pre-N unit has been passed with flying colours by the Microsoft labs.

Price £114 (Buy it at it247)

1. Netgear DG834Gv3 ADSL2+

Well designed and very reasonably priced, the white, sleek DG834G is now on its third revision and still remains top of the pile of 802.11g ADSL modem routers. It’s wall-mountable or can be placed on a shelf. Like many of the other models featured here, the DG834G includes an integrated firewall so your PC is protected from various net nasties.

Price £56 (Buy it at broadbandbuyer)

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