A network is not a one-size-fits-all upgrade. Here’s an introduction to finding the best network to suit your needs.

A wireless security system with good roaming support, but it isn’t perfect

The especially full feature set of the 7404VNOX makes it stand out from the crowd.

A compact IP telephony router with great features, but the web interface isn’t user-friendly.

A compact IP telephony router with great features, but the web interface isn’t user-friendly.

Feeling the need for a second screen? This little gadget allows you to add a second screen to your computer over USB rather than D-SUB or DVI

Not a great performer in testing, but a firmware update that delivers the performance we saw with the TL-WR841ND would make it great value.

Although the basics of this router are somewhat low spec (no 802.11n or Gigabit Ethernet), the extras do make it interesting.

An expensive route, but the Netgear Prosafe SRXN3205 provides the reassurance of of an SSL VPN along with a long warranty.

Respectable performance and a security assistant makes the Belkin N1 Vision a good contender for a small office.

Although it’s not a screamer at short range, the good long-range performance (at 5GHz at least) makes the Linksys WRT610N an attractive choice

The DIR-855 is among the fastest wireless routers in our tests and would be particularly attractive to all-Windows networks.

An older router missing a couple of key features, but worth considering for a small office equipped with older and slower Wi-Fi and Ethernet equipment.

A good demonstration of the benefits of 802.11n, and a good choice for offices requiring a basic router.

The DGFV338 is a combination ADSL modem/router packaged in Netgear’s traditional metal case and powered by a particularly large and heavy mains adaptor.

Finjan delivers unique security measures and stiff anti-virus protection in an easily deployed and managed appliance.

A versatile web security appliance made even better with the new user-authentication and lexical-expression features.

We review the SSG 5, a UTM security appliance from Juniper Networks.

A low-cost, managed Gigabit switch with full PoE support on all fixed ports, but the external power supply is huge.

A wealth of web server load-balancing and traffic-management features; ideal for those on a tight budget.