Optimize your wireless network

According to the box for your wireless router, you should get 108Mbps. But when you check the little pop-up on your notebook's toolbar, it says you're getting 1Mbps. What gives? Read on for wireless optimization tips.

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Top devices for optimizing your wireless network

Netgear WGXB102 wireless extender kit

What's it for:
Porting wireless connectivity over existing power lines.

The bottom line:
Netgear's wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network.

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