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Networking products for the holidays

CNET's holiday gallery for networking products for those who are looking for gifts in this category.

Dong Ngo
CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers, networking/storage devices, and also writes about other topics from online security to new gadgets and how technology impacts the life of people around the world.
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Netgear WNDR3800 N600 Wireless

Offering fast performance, long range, and the capability to host the personal cloud when coupled with an external hard drive, Netgear's WNDR3800 is the company’s top-notch router for any home.
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Clear Spot 4G - Apollo

With long battery life, great functionality, fast Internet speed, and affordable unlimited data plans, the Clear Spot Apollo is the best among its peers for those who live and travel within Clear’s 4G coverage.
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D-Link PowerLine AV 500 4-Port

D-Link's DHP-500 Powerline Gigabit Switch is a great gift that offers both a Gigabit Ethernet extension to a current network, and a high-speed powerline network, wrapped up in a small and good-looking package.
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Netgear Powerline AV+ 500

The Netgear XAV5501 powerline kit is a great powerline kit that turns your home's electrical wiring into a computer network that's faster than one made of a regular 10/100 Ethernet cable connection.
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Linksys E4200 Maximum

A router that's not just fast but also super good-looking and easy to use for home users.
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Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit

Fast, compact, and sleek-looking, the Asus RT-N56U will make a great gift for both home users and networking enthusiasts alike.

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