Super Fast Router

Routers not only connect devices throughout the home to the Internet, but also create a wireless home network for the high-speed delivery of content. A new router from Western Digital, My Net N900, while a bit more expensive than existing home routers, is a huge improvement both in setup and performance. People who use their computers for streaming content and are plagued by buffering issues [Davey, are you listening?]will find this a God-send.

The setup for the My Net N900 could not be  easier.  As soon as the router is connectged and turned it on, your laptop will recognize the signal, and all your  Wi-Fi-enabled devices will be connected.

The router’s dual bands mean you get twice the bandwidth, with speeds of up to 900 megabits per second, which is great for streaming high-definition movies and playing online games. And Western Digital’s FasTrack feature (so fast, it only needs one “T”) prioritizes content, putting movies and games at the head of the line. While streaming a high-definition movie to my laptop, I was able to download another movie on my iPad and check my e-mail on myiPhone without any hiccups in the quality of the movie I was watching.

The My Net N900 router sells for about $180 at most electronics retailers. Western Digital also offers less-expensive routers with slower data rates and higher-end versions with integrated storage.