Shunra's VE Puts Nets to the Test—And More
Shunra Software's Virtual Enterprise 4.5 continues its transformation from a purpose-built WAN emulation tool to a complete testing solution.
8/21/2006
WideBand fs[ix] Gold Server
A low-cost NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution can provide adequate physical storage space for many small businesses.
8/16/2006
EverRun HA Keeps Windows Servers Going Strong
Marathon Technologies' cluster application provides IT managers with a low-hassle means of bolstering Windows Server 2003 uptime.
8/14/2006
Belkin N1 Wireless Router F5D8231-4
Belkin's N1 Wireless Router is user-friendly, has meaningful status icons, and sports a nice case design—all great features that are discounted by its disappointing draft-n performance.
7/26/2006
D-Link RangeBooster N 650 Wireless Router DIR-635
With an updated interface and case design, the DIR-635 is easy to configure and use.
7/26/2006
Netgear: WLAN Speed Demon
The RangeMax Next Wireless Router from Netgear makes wireless routing simple.
7/23/2006
Belkin 802.11n Gear Gets High Marks
Belkin's draft 802.11n products offer advanced users strong wireless security.
7/23/2006
Buffalo's 802.11n Balancing Act
Buffalo Technology's draft 802.11n router offering's throughput performance is highly dependent on the placement of antennas.
7/23/2006
Appliances Optimize WAN Traffic
We tested Riverbed and Blue Coat WAN acceleration solutions using three practical scenarios to see how the devices would react to different workloads.
6/26/2006
Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Gigabit Edition WNR854T
The Netgear WNR854T is the fastest of the draft-n routers so far—and it has some great extras, such as a gigabit switch—but it still disappoints at long range.
6/19/2006
Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti Wireless Router & Access Point WZR-G300N
The AirStation Nfiniti WZR-G300N is Buffalo's first stab at a draft 802.11n router.
6/15/2006
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router WRT300N
The WRT300N is Linksys's first Draft-N router. Its mediocre performance is disappointing for a product in this class.
6/15/2006
Network Security Analyzer
The EIQ Networks Network Security Analyzer is a good application to pinpoint security problems on your network, using the often-neglected log files created by your networked devices.
5/31/2006
Top Global 3G Phoebus MB6000 EVDO Router
The Top Global mobile router is extremely easy to use.
5/24/2006
Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router
If you're an Alltel, Sprint, or Verizon customer, need to share cellular Internet service, and don't plan to switch wireless services soon, the Kyocera KR1 should be your top pick for a mobile cellular data router.
5/22/2006
Iomega's Wireless Terabyte NAS
Want more shared storage without all the tangled wires? The Iomega StorCenter 1TB equipped with 802.11g and gigabit Ethernet support could be your path to wireless freedom.
5/18/2006
First 802.11n Products Show Standard's Promise
Linksys products based on the 802.11n draft are the fastest wireless LAN devices we have tested, but there are issues with legacy networks.
4/24/2006
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine P400T
The Yellow Machine P4406 is way more than a NAS—it's also a router, firewall, switch, and Web server—so it packs a lot of bang for the buck.
4/3/2006
Infrant Technologies ReadyNAS NV
The ReadyNAS NV is a high-capacity, well-constructed SMB NAS solution that provides intelligent features otherwise available only in high-end devices.
4/3/2006
Snap Server 520 Thinks Big
Adaptec's Snap Server 520 is a competent NAS platform that can grow to match the business needs of SMBs.
3/27/2006
WhatsUp Takes Step Forward
I've been using Ipswitch's whats-Up Gold network monitoring tool for years, but it looks like I'll be making a switch to WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium.
3/27/2006
Security Appliances Take Step Up
The Symantec Gateway Security 1660 is an all-in-one appliance suitable for branch offices or SMBs.
3/20/2006
Zyxel Zywall 35 UTM
The Zywall 35 UTM is a capable Internet security appliance with unified threat management features for the small business.
3/14/2006
Data Domain Gateway Streamlines Backup
Data Domain's DD460g gateway appliance allows IT managers to leverage existing network storage for backup jobs.
3/13/2006
Lending a SAN Hand
LeftHand Networks' LeftHand SAN is a scalable iSCSI storage solution suitable for midsize businesses.
3/13/2006
Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 and Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX (WPC54GX)
The blazingly fast Linksys SRX400 is one of the best-performing wireless routers on the market, matched only by the Netgear RangeMax 240. A great interface makes it easy to use.
3/9/2006
Netgear RangeMax 240 WPNT834 wireless router and WPNT511 CardBus adapter
Netgear's RangeMax 240 blasts data at 100 Mbps over short distances, and still manages tremendous throughput at longer distances.
3/9/2006
Encryption: No More Excuses
Network Appliance's Decru DataFort FC1020 security appliance raises the performance bar for tape encryption appliances.
3/6/2006
Watchguard Firebox X8000
The WatchGuard Firebox X8000 is an extremely capable firewall that will attract organizations needing gigabit throughput.
2/23/2006
Routers Spread WWAN Links Far and Wide
The Junxion Box allows corporations to share WWAN Internet connectivity among multiple data clients and provides a good way to network devices in off-the-beaten-track locations.
2/20/2006
Peakflow X IPS Points Finger at User
Arbor Networks' Peakflow X 3.4 uses a base line of network performance and normal interactions between end-user machines and servers to spot and potentially thwart bad actors on the internal network.
2/20/2006
XMetaL Adds DITA Features
What's DITA? It's Darwin Information Typing Architecture, a standard designed to provide greater portability and modularity for XML documents.
2/6/2006
CounterAct Keeps Endpoints Honest
Forescout Technologies' CounterAct 5.1 provides a strong layer of protection from worms and other malware at organizations where highly mobile workers routinely connect to and disconnect from high-value network resources.
2/6/2006
Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess EV-DO
Verizon's BroadbandAccess EV-DO is still the Cadillac of wireless services, with fast connections and good coverage in most major U.S. cities.
2/2/2006
Novatel U730
The Novatel U730 is a good HSDPA card, though it drops to EDGE when HSDPA signals are very weak.
1/27/2006
Cingular BroadbandConnect
Not yet a competitor for EV-DO, this network may provide an excellent high-speed alternative by the end of 2006.
1/27/2006
Sierra AirCard 860
The Sierra 860 doggedly hangs on to weak HSDPA signals, making it the better option of Cingular's two high-speed network cards.
1/26/2006
SoftSim 2006 Offers Robust App Simulation, Presentation Tools
SoftSim 2006 is a powerful and very capable example of a software simulation tool geared for high-end training and e-learning tasks.
1/23/2006
Zimbra Collaboration Suite
Zimbra's Zimbra Collaboration Suite has the potential to change the way companies use e-mail by associating data from other systems with keywords embedded in e-mail messages and displaying that data for users in the Zimbra Webmail client.
1/23/2006
InTrust Event-Log Manager Keeps Close Eye on OSes
Version 9 of Quest log manager adds agent controls.
1/23/2006
Sproqit Workgroup Edition 1.0
With a focus on no-nonsense administration, Sproqit succeeds in bringing mobile Exchange connectivity to almost any workgroup.
1/20/2006
Apache 2.2.0 Upgrade Upholds Tradition
It's the undisputed king of the Web server world and the perfect illustration that slow and steady wins the race. The Apache Foundation has always moved deliberately when it comes to upgrading its Apache Web server.
1/16/2006
IBM Polishes Collaboration Platform
With Version 7 of the Lotus Domino server and Notes client, IBM continues to provide the richest integrated collaborative environment available today.
1/16/2006
Sprint PCS Wireless High-Speed Data (EV-DO) Update
Sprint's network has gotten bigger and better, making it a great choice for high-speed wireless connectivity.
1/13/2006
Windows OneCare Live
OneCare beta isn't yet suitable for use on a production system. Its firewall has some bugs, the antivirus is untested, and spyware protection is not in place.
1/11/2006
MioNet Makes Sharing Easier
Keeping your work synchronized among separate, sometimes far-flung machines can be a major pain.
1/9/2006
Matrox Widens Work Area
The tiny DualHead2Go hardware device from Matrox Graphics provides multiple monitor support when using compatible laptop and PC systems.
1/2/2006
Service Mitigates IT Project Guesswork
Not to be confused with a project management application, the Scope IT hosted service is focused on the planning stage of IT projects, and it is a highly configurable tool for figuring out the potential costs of a project before it begins.
1/2/2006
Arel Plug-In Allows Meetings Anywhere
Arel Communications and Software's well-designed videoconferencing and audio conferencing technology has been part of an integrated Web conferencing tool, Arel Spotlight.
1/2/2006
Vulnerability Asssessment Tool Filters False Positives
Latis Networks' StillSecure VAM 5.3 does a good job of handling the vulnerability assessment workflow and also monitors the repair process.
12/12/2005
Ruckus Gear Cuts Through RF Static
The MF2900 access point and the MF2501 wireless adapter from Ruckus Wireless (formerly Video54) provide clean and consistent multimedia and data access over wireless, but the client form factor is unwieldy and the QOS features need to be opened up.
12/12/2005
VMware Player
The free VMware Player brings many of the benefits of virtual machines to the average user.
12/12/2005
StillSecure Vulnerability Tool Offers In-Depth Reports
Latis Networks' updated automated vulnerability scanning and remediation workflow tool ably locates vulnerable computer systems in large organizations running a variety of operating systems.
12/12/2005
He's Got Your Number
Stephen Hawking, in "God Created the Integers: The Mathematical Breakthroughs That Changed History," has selected 17 of the greatest mathematicians and collected their important works in one volume.
11/7/2005
Laplink Everywhere 4
Laplink Everywhere 4 is a good option if you need access to a remote PC over a low-bandwidth connection or can't afford GoToMyPC.
10/26/2005
LogMeIn IT Reach
LogMeIn IT Reach is not just a remote-control application. It's a full-fledged PC-management tool. A great option for IT departments and help desks alike.
10/26/2005
Vernier Networks Inc. EdgeWall 7000 Rx
IT managers should sum up the total cost of recovering from damage caused by remote users connecting via secure connections from compromised laptops.
10/17/2005
Outpost Firewall Pro
We found Outpost a bit rough around the edges. The average user might well lose access to file sharing and the Internet after installing it.
9/28/2005
ZoneAlarm 6
We expect more of ZoneAlarm because its Pro version is so powerful, but in truth the free version is a fine solution for many users.
9/28/2005
Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall
Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall gives users a choice – limited program control and no popups or powerful control and (initially) many popups.
9/28/2005
Smartronix Loopback Jack and Plug
These simple, inexpensive Ethernet jack/plug combinations used for loopback testing and to convert a standard Ethernet cable to a crossover cable are a no-brainer.
9/21/2005
Sun 'Galaxy' Servers Come to Light
The X4100 is the first release from Sun Microsystems' new xSeries x86 server line, code-named Galaxy.
9/12/2005
Junxion Box JB-110b
The easy-to-use Junxion Box router is a good choice for shared cellular Internet access where traditional broadband Internet access may be unavailable.
9/7/2005
Network Magic
Network Magic, an aptly named software utility from Pure Networks, distills the task of setting up file and print sharing, as well as network management, down to a few mouse clicks.
8/30/2005
Sierra Aircard 580
The Sierra Aircard 580 is a quick, convenient way to access Sprint's EV-DO network on your laptop.
8/18/2005
Novatel Wireless S620
The Novatel Wireless S620 PC Card is a compact, convenient way to access Sprint's EV-DO network.
8/18/2005
Insightix Speeds Network Discovery (Without Agents)
Insightix update takes on heavy-duty network discovery chores fast.
8/15/2005
Xirrus Eases Wireless Network Deployment
The XS-3900 capably corrals traffic, but its management and switching need work.
8/8/2005
D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless 108AG Gaming Adapter
The D-Link DGL-3420 Wireless 108AG Gaming Adapter is the only wireless gaming adapter we have seen that supports 802.11a as well as 802.11g.
8/3/2005
Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter
The Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter gets the job done but leaves a lot to be desired.
8/3/2005
SCPP Helps Sites Cope with Disasters
Palo Alto Software's clever business-continuity planning tool, Systems Continuity Plan Pro, incorporates Neon Software's LANsurveyor network management tool.
7/18/2005
IBM's xSeries Sets a High Standard
IBM's Xeon-based x460 server accommodates higher performance, more storage and scalability.
7/18/2005
blueRoam
The blueRoam VPN is a cost-effective software-based SSL VPN solution that still has a few rough edges.
7/11/2005
IOGear USB 2.0 Hub & Card Reader
The iPod-white IOGear USB 2.0 Hub & Card Reader packs a lot of functionality into a slim device.
6/22/2005
Your Portable Network
A powerful technology with some rough edges.
6/7/2005
D-Link AirPlus G DI-524
A basic router with average performance and a good feature set.
6/7/2005
Colligo Workgroup Edition 4.0
Excellent product for creating quick, ad hoc wireless collaboration sessions.
6/7/2005
Netgear WGR614
The WGR614 router is an excellent performer worth a look if you want an entry-level 802.11g router.
6/7/2005
Linksys Wireless-G WRT54G
The Linksys WRT54G is a good-performing product with a solid feature set.
6/7/2005
IOGear MiniView Micro USB Plus KVM Switch
The Mac mini is inexpensive, but if you have to add a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and speakers, the cost rises.
6/1/2005
Disk-Based Backup Unit Scores
DD460 Restorer boasts higher capacity and more intelligent replication functionality than its older sibling, the DD200, which makes the DD460 a capable replacement for tapes.
5/23/2005
Netgear RangeMax WPN824
The RangeMax WPN824 delivers improved performance over the WGT624, using the same set of features and install wizards.
5/18/2005
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624
The DI-624 delivers high performance at long distances but for top speeds, must be configured in static 108 mode, which will make it incompatible with standard 802.11g clients.
5/18/2005
D-Link Super G DI-624M
The DI-624M showed disappointing performance at long range.
5/18/2005
Linksys Wireless-G WRT54GX
The WRT54GX-SRX offers high throughput combined with easy setup and installation.
5/18/2005
Netgear WGT624
A full-featured router that will provide sufficient speed for most, but did not perform as expected.
5/18/2005
Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router F5D8230-4
Adventurous home-networking early adopters or users with advanced multimedia needs will love the throughput.
5/18/2005
Belkin F5D7231-4
The F5D7231-4 is a top-notch, feature-packed router.
5/18/2005
Linksys Wireless-G WRT54G
High-performing, standards-based router with extensive feature set and good parental con-trols.
5/18/2005
Apple's Xsan Brings SAN Access to SMBs
Apple's Xsan SAN file system is a powerful solution that allows IT managers to share high-speed Fibre Channel storage concurrently among multiple servers.
5/9/2005
Kyocera KPC650
Especially where signals are weak, this card delivers even better performance than the Novatel card.
5/6/2005
Novatel Wireless V620
The Novatel V620 is the best card for the best wide-area network available right now.
4/15/2005
Iomega NAS 100d
The Iomega NAS 100d is the only device in this roundup to offer wireless networking connectivity.
4/6/2005
InteliNAS 4100
The InteliNAS 4100 is a well-made and affordable NAS solution with a built-in backup option that will serve most small to medium-size businesses well.
4/6/2005
HP ProLiant ML110 Storage Server
The HP ProLiant ML110 Storage Server is an MS Windows Storage Server 2003–based desktop NAS server that will be most appealing to those on a tight budget.
4/6/2005
Buffalo TeraStation
Flexible and reliable storage for everyone on your network.
4/6/2005
Aberdeen AberNAS 211
If you need a storage device that provides solid redundancy for data drives, OS, and power, the AberNAS 221 is your first choice.
4/6/2005
SimpleTech SimpleShare
You can quickly and easily add this small-footprint NAS device to any Ethernet network.
4/6/2005
Linksys EtherFast NAS EFG120
A flexible file server with print sharing.
4/6/2005
LaCie Ethernet Disk
This large-footprint NAS device supports file sharing for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS as well as via HTTP and FTP.
4/6/2005
Solaris 10
With the new Solaris 10, Sun is moving its stalwart NOS from proprietary hardware to off-the-rack Intel- and AMD-powered boxes.
3/31/2005
Symbol Technologies' WS 2000 Wireless Switch
Symbol Technologies' WS 2000 Wireless Switch offers small businesses an easy way to set up and maintain a wire- less network.
2/28/2005
Linksys WRT54GX Router with SRX
The SRX products offer the best performance and range while still operating in a standard 20MHz channel, but you pay a premium price.
2/28/2005
Trapeze Networks' MXR-2 Mobility Exchange
With MXR-2 Mobility Exchange, Trapeze Networks brings all the deployment and management services of its enterprise wireless switching platforms to a worthy branch-office edition.
2/28/2005
D-Link DI-624M Super G with MIMO Wireless Router
If extended range is important to you, wait until driver issues are resolved, or purchase the DI-624 (regular, SuperG non-MIMO) if you prefer D-Link products.
2/28/2005
Kyocera Passport
If you're dissatisfied with the signal-capture abilities of your existing EV-DO card, keep an eye out for this one.
2/16/2005
Top Layer's IPS Matches Up with Rival Systems
With its new high-availability features, Top Layer Networks' Attack Mitigator IPS 5500 3.2 IPS competes directly with top-notch competitors such as TippingPoint's UnityOne IPS devices.
2/7/2005
Appliance Delivers Ironclad Integration
The Cast Iron Application Router promises simple, fast deployment of a business process integration platform and clearly delivers on this promise.
1/17/2005
RainStorage Eases Migration
Rainfinity's RainStorage 4.0 appliance allows IT managers to migrate file shares without introducing downtime and, thus, disturbing users.
1/10/2005
BladeRunner Is Linux Cluster-Ready
Penguin Computing's first blade system, the Linux-based BladeRunner, doesn't have the best hardware or highest density available, but it is a good choice for Linux shops looking for a cluster-ready blade system.
1/10/2005
Dell Bolsters High-End Blade System
A long-awaited addition to Dell's blade offerings, the PowerEdge 1855 is easy to manage and highly modular, with strong redundancy features.
1/3/2005
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