Advantages: best way to get a wired ethernet port at the other end of a wireless connection
Disadvantages: none

...This is a fabulous product! It is absolutely the BEST way to get wired ethernet at other end of a wireless connection. his is a wireless bridge. It is like hanging a 6-port switch off one of the wired ethernet ports on your wired+wireless router, in that it gives you four more ethernet ports. However, it connects to your router wirelessly, so you can put it anywhere, and it doesn't use up any of the existing wired ethernet ports. With this device, you can have four more ethernet ports, equivalent to the ones that are on your wireless router, but but they can be anywhere in your home or office, because they are connected to the router wirelessly. If you need a wireless connection to a device or computer that cannot use a dedicated wireless adapter, then a wireless bridge, like this, is the only way to do it. I also have a Linksys WET... Read review

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Advantages: Small, easy installation.
Disadvantages: Slow for some gamers.

...The Network Adaptor is use to play XBOX 360 online (XBOX LIVE). This is very handy if the ethernet cable provided is not long enough to reach you router, which is my case. However there are downsides, if there are many active computers the connection will be weak which is prestigious if you are playing games such as 'Call Of Duty 4' , 'GTA IV'. If this is rarely the case i advise you to buy the router. Cost is a downside aswell, for £40 less you can buy an extended router which is what I have done and become more satisfied with the ethernet than the wireless. Access is simple and easy, just plug into the back of the console and WHOOM, your playing people all across the globe! Overall I am slightly dissapointed of this product as I thought there would be a better faster connection than the wired but i have been disputed.... Read review

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Advantages: Very easy to use
Disadvantages: None really

...This device must be the simplest I have ever bought. You plug in the devices to a mains wall socket, attach them to your pc with the supplied leads, and that's it. If your not technically minded this is the device for you. This starter kit is enough to connect two pc's to share your broadband connection. You can also set up a network to share files and have access to other computers if you want. The starter kit consists of two devolo plugs and two ethernet cables. You can also buy a USB version but ethernet is generally better. To start with you plug one device into a socket close to your modem/router and attach it with one ethernet cable. You then plug the other device into a socket near your second pc and again connect it via the other ethernet cable. You will immediately be able to share the broadband connection... Read review

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Advantages: Much better than other forms of wireless networking, and so easy to set up
Disadvantages: This is an extension plug, you need the starter kit first!

...Before starting this review, let me make it quite clear. This is an extention plug for the Devolo Microlink Highspeed Ethernet Starter Kit, which only provides access to and from one ethernet socket. Thus in order to use it, you already need at least one of these plugs, or maybe two, which are provided at better value for money in the starter kit. If you have already purchased the Devolo Microlink highspeed Stater Kit; you'll know what it's all about. Replace complicated wireless systems with this device, which transfers data just like an ethernet cable, using the circuitry built into houses as a network of cables. The design of the plug is the same as the two Highspeed plugs you should already have. What this plug allows you to do is to create another connection to the two way network that originally comes with the starter kit. You... Read review

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Advantages: No wireless connection fuss, just plugs in from straight out of the box
Disadvantages: Doesn't work through surge proof devices, infrequently cuts out

...If you want a wireless network in your house, but like me don't know much difference between 802.11g and WiFi, or between hubs and bridges, then this Devolo ethernet plug should do wonders. It has me connected to the internet right now, and it works just the same as using a really long ethernet cable. The idea behind the device is that it uses the electric circuit in the home to act as a large ethernet cable, where every plug socket acts as a potential ethernet connection. Thus with two Devolo plugs running, you have a fuss free wireless connection. I have no idea how the technology actually works, I assume it's got something to do with sending pulses through the current, however rest assured it doesn't affect any other electrical devices when running. Straight out of the box, just attach the ethernet cable from the PC... Read review

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Advantages: Simple, reliable and easy to use
Disadvantages: Takes up a lot of space

...FEATURES 1. Built-in 802.3 Ethernet for reliable networking 2. Share print, 3. Inbuilt scanner 4. Fax tools 5. Easy access to photos stored on memory cards 6. Print/copy at up to 30 ppm black, 20 ppm colour 7. Save time with 50-sheet automatic document feeder 8. Reduce, enlarge and make colour copies without a PC 9. Print with up to 4800-optimised dpi or optional 6-ink colour 10. Produce stunning b/w photos with optional grey cartridge 11. Print from memory cards, PictBridge-enabled cameras I had this printer bought for me by my office when I started working for them as part of my job involved working from home and the built in fax facilities and high quality printing. I was surprised at how good it actually is at printing not just black and white text - which is why I bought it at the end of the day but photos too. The addded... Read review

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Advantages: No unsightly cables
Disadvantages: overpriced

...I bought this when I changed to BT Broadband and had to put the hub in another room. I didn't want to have to trail an ethernet cable through the living room and the hall so this seemed the best idea. Having used wireless networks at work I was a little apprehensive about the quality of the connection because XBox Live relies on a solid and uninterrupted service. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the connection and have not had any problems playing on Live. Once it's out the packaging (ridiculous packaging like all XBox stuff, could taker your eye out with the sharp, heavy duty plastic!!) it's simple to fit. Simply click it in to the gaps provided above the ethernet port on the back and plug it in to the usb port below and you're ready to go. On the main screen, go to the 'System' tab and configure it to join your... Read review

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Advantages: Good Realiability and Future Proof.
Disadvantages: People Mis-understanding the Product.

.... To gain access to the modem using the Ethernet, you plug the ethernet into your network and recieve an IP from the Modem, this is because as standard the modem is in limited Router mode. You then browse using your favouritre Internet Browser to 192.168.1.1, its default IP, and then make any changes you need to its settings. Its worth noting that if you use it in Modem Bridging, allowing the host computer to dial then it turns off the web interface and no longer has that IP. If you need access to it again, press the reset button on the back of the box. The box is plastic but it is a high-quality plastic and feels very well made, the looks are ok, I prefer my Netgear Buisness products because they are in a Blue Steel Case rather than plastic. 5 LEDs are at the front showing activity on the various interfaces and power. There is also a power... Read review

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Advantages: No wires! simple to use,
Disadvantages: Quite expensive

...The Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless bridge is a simple adapter that allows you to access the internet from your Xbox without having to trail wires to your Router. Firstly the advantages are obvious as i had Ethernet cable running through three rooms to get to my router and it took an age to hide them tidily under the carpet. i decided to get this when i moved the Router to a different place and didn't want to go through all the hassle of rewiring. To set it up is easy all it takes is plugging it into the rear usb port on your 360 and entering your network key. Please note that although this is an excellent idea if you have a child with a 360, as you will be able to put it in their room and let them play away without the hassle of wires running to your router, but you will need to get a wireless router if you haven't already got one... Read review

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Advantages: small usb/card slots/good price
Disadvantages: cartridges can be expensive

...HP Photosmart 2575 is a All-in-One colour printer/copier/scanner ~~WHY I BOUGHT THIS~~ I bought this machine a couple of months ago because i wanted to replace my ageing hp office G55 all-in-one,All i was looking for was a decent printer and copier not to fussed about photo quality (all my prints are done at a lab) ~~THE MACHINE~~ This is great looking printer it is half the size of my hp G55 nice gray/ silver finish has some card slots at the front a little flip up window at the top to preview photos so no actual need for a computer. ~~~WHAT THIS PRINTER CAN DO~~ - Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi print resolution - Up to 30 mono pages per minute - Up to 24 pages per minute in colour - Large 6.4cm colour LCD preview screen - USB 2.0 & Ethernet network connectivity - Built-in card readers & PictBridge port - Up to 2400 x 4800 dpi... Read review

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