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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 63 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear WG111 is one of the best all-around wireless USB adapters we've seen. Read review

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear XE102 is one of the most compact power-line Ethernet bridges on the market, making it ideal for outlets in cramped corners or along baseboards. Read review

Specs: 14 Mbps, Wired

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: Wireless

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: The DWL-G520 offers solid speed and security, but like all PCI adapters, it's a pain to install. Read review

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, PCI

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, USB

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: From its comprehensive documentation to its docking cradle, the Linksys WUSBF54G has all of its bases covered, making it a smart choice for travelers seeking a good Wi-Fi hot-spot detector/adapter combo. Read review

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WG511T is a good choice for speed demons and those looking for a long-range PC Card adapter. Read review

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 86 reviews

The Bottom Line: The simple and affordable DWL-G650 offers easy installation and great support, but its erratic performance makes it hard to recommend. Read review

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes. Read review

Specs: 70 Mbps, Wired

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  3.0 stars Good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WPC54G is a great value and a good way for families or businesses on a budget to add 802.11g to a laptop. Read review

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The WPC54GS offers a decent bang for the buck and is an excellent choice if you plan to use it with other Linksys SpeedBooster products. Read review

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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  3.0 stars Good
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Solid maximum throughput is not nearly enough to make us recommend the Draft N-based Linksys WPC300N. Sit tight to see how the other Draft N gear fares. Read review

Specs: Wireless, CardBus

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're not on the wireless bandwagon, you don't have to forgo a home network or pay to have a network professionally installed. With the Panasonic HD-PLC power-line Ethernet adapters, you can have a wired home network up and running in minutes. Read review

Specs: 70 Mbps, Wired

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If your priorities don't include long-range connectivity, then by all means get the somewhat ironically named Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 wireless notebook adapter for its record-breaking short-range speeds. Read review

Specs: 240 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 43 reviews

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, PCI

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Belkin N1 adapter is a little better than the competition, but that's not saying much. Hold off on buying Draft N networking equipment for now. Read review

Specs: 300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, ExpressCard

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Hi-Speed USB

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: Wireless, PCI

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, Ethernet