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Struggling with that network does not reach out to all sides or floors of the house, WRE2205 be what it takes. Small, simple and elegant, it connects to existing networks and extends the range.

The Computeractive buy It logo is a sign that a product has exceeded our high expectations in both quality and value. Wireless repeaters are used to improve the range of an existing router's wireless network.

Its low profile form factor makes it ideal for any room, plugging straight into a wall's electrical outlet rather than taking up space on a desktop or shelf. There's also an Ethernet port on the left side, allowing users without Wi-Fi to gain network access through the old-school RJ45 wired connection.

USG50 packs serious punch with its laundry list of capabilities.

ZyXEL's Wireless N300 Range Extender WRE2205 solves the problem of dead zones in a wireless network by expanding the network coverage well beyond what the router can deliver. While the WRE2205 is pretty basic and doesn't offer very many features, it does support MAC address filtering, wireless output power management, and a universal repeater mode. There are some quirks in the interface, but it's overall a solid device capable of extending network coverage beyond 100 feet.

Zyxel's NBG4615 is a powerhouse of a router that costs less than £100, and should be worth considering for anyone who needs to upgrade.

The combined cost of a standalone 2TB 3.5in hard disk along with a well-built external NAS enclosure is roughly the same as Zyxel is asking for the Zyxel NSA310 with a disk included, so it's good value for money. Considering the simple-to-use interface, extra uploading abilities, user and group management and built-in FTP and web server, the Zyxel NSA310 is an excellent way to add shared storage to a home network.