Wireless routers are a special device that enable the connection and routing of information between separate networks. They are used to connect a group of computers so that they can communicate with each other without using wires. In this article we’ll take a look at the top 3 wireless routers on the market.

How to choose the right wireless router

Even though there are many wireless routers on the market today, we’re going to look at the top 3 that stand out from the crowd.

The first one is the Belkin high-speed wireless G router, and not surprisingly it’s one of the best selling wireless routers available. The Belkin router connects to your cable, DSL, or ADSL modem and enables you to share your broadband internet access and files.

The Belkin router is easy to setup and has several security features including WEP and WPA which will help you keep your computer secure. You’ll also get 6 months free of built-in parental control, web filtering, and pop-up and spyware protection.

The next wireless router we recommend is the D-Link wireless G router. In the same way as the Belkin router, this wireless router allows you to connect a network together and share your broadband access with other computers. It will also enable you to share files or talk to friends and family over the internet.

With the D-Link router it’s easy to protect your network from such things as trojans and computer viruses. The router has a quick setup wizard that guides you through setting everything up, including all your ISP connection settings.

The last one of our 3 is the Linksys wireless G router. This has has some pretty good features such as a 54 Mbps transfer, 24GHz frequency, some fairly advanced security options including NAT, DHCP server, and a built-in 4-port 10/100 auto speed Ethernet switch. It’s also includes 128-bit WEP encryption.

Even though these are 3 of the best options, there are still other wireless routers worth a look, especially those from Netgear, for example. In any event, you should take the time to consider all the options, and make a list of requirements beforehand so you can tick them off against the features of each router. You should also set yourself a budget - it’s too easy to be swayed by the latest and greatest features and end up spending more than you need to.

For a beginner, choosing the right wireless router can be intimidating, but so long as you stick to the most popular models, refer to your list of requirements, and ignore most of the sales hype, you’ll be Ok.

One last thing - if you can, try to purchase a wireless router which is made by the same company as your network adapter - it usually makes installation and setup much easier.