Editor's note: The rating and/or Editors' Choice designation for this product has been altered since the review's original publication. The reason for this is simply the general improvement of technology over time. In order to keep our ratings fair and accurate, it's sometimes necessary to downgrade the ratings of older products relative to those of newer products. (12/14/04)

When we first reviewed the D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G router a year ago, we were unimpressed, but that was then, and this is now. The new DI-624 is about half the size of the original and twice as fast. It also comes with an improved quick-installation guide, a more comprehensive manual, stronger security features, and an excellent support package that includes a long, three-year warranty. Few routers are as easy to set up as the DI-624, but if the thought of typing an IP address into your browser's address bar makes you sweat, then consider the less powerful but easier to use, Microsoft MN-700. On the other hand, if you're looking for a fast router with excellent range and a bushel of features, such as a configurable firewall, parental controls, top-notch wireless security, and VPN pass-through support, then look no further. With a current street price of about $70, the DI-624 is a great buy for both home and small office networks.