Aviator includes a small radio-frequency transmitter, which plugs into a serial port. The transmitter sends data over distances of up to 75 feet, and unlike infrared wireless network cards, they work through walls and around corners. While the 75Kbps transfer rate is nothing to brag about, it's tolerable for typical SOHO file sharing. Aviator comes with everything you need, and is easy to set up because you don't even have to open up your machine. Installation is so simple that a comic book-like guide takes you through setup.
Game cards are daisy-chained using standard telephone cords.
Our testers found that FunWire worked with every networked game tossed at it. When you get right down to it, one of the reasons most small offices and home offices need a network is to let a handful of PCs share files, printers, and security. If that's your situation, stick with Microsoft's Windows 95. If you need to connect several machines or if security and maintenance are important, go with Artisoft's LANtastic. It's also the best pick for offices running on more than one operating system.