All of the products we tested except one try for a maximum connection speed of 11 Mbps. On our tests, the best throughput we could achieve was about 6 Mbps for 802.11b-based products. That's certainly better than the 1.5 Mbps we've seen in previous generations of products. They're getting more secure. Wireless LANs offer several security options, but increasing the security also means increasing the time spent managing the system.
Encryption is the key.
Every product we tested lets you set a seven-digit alphanumeric security code, called an SSID, in the wireless device. If you're in a high-rise building and have other buildings within a few hundred feet, set the security code. To find out more about the state of the art in wireless LANs and to see which solution earned our Editors' Choice designation, be sure to read our full evaluation. Click for more . Diskeeper Get Max System Performance.