Head to Head: Silex SX-1000U USB Device Server vs. Keyspan USB Server

Published on February 9, 2005 to Networking

USB device servers are a product concept that's a little hard to wrap your head around at first. But once you understand what they can do, you'll probably want to add them to your networking bag of tricks. Micah LaCombe put both Silex's SX-1000U USB device server and Keyspan's USB Server to the test, and one definitely came out on top. Read more

New! Hardware Router Charts Go Interactive

Published on May 24, 2006 to Networking

We've made our router chart even better by giving you the ability to select your benchmark for quick comparisons among routers. Now it's even easier to find the product that's best for you. Read more

Hardware Router NTK - Terminology Guide

Published on December 24, 2002 to Networking

Even though you have our general recommendations, you should still understand the features you're likely to find in your router, and what they do. Read more

Hardware Router NTK - Introduction

Published on March 15, 2002 to Networking

If you have a broadband connection and more than one computer, chances are you're looking for a way to let all those computers share that speedy Internet on-ramp. A few years ago, your only choice would have been to use some sort of software solution, such as a NAT router or proxy server, because the only hardware solutions available were intended for heavy duty "enterprise" level applications, and were priced accordingly! Read more

Snap Server 1100 Reviewed

Published on March 26, 2003 to Networking

If you've been thinking about adding a "real" file server to your LAN, but have been put off by the thought of trying to configure (and pay for) a machine with one of Microsoft's server products, then wait no more! SnapAppliance's Snap Server 1100 couldn't be easier to set up and can automatically back up all your LAN's computers too! Read our review and get the details. Read more