Hewlett-Packard announced this evening that it is jumping in to the mobile data plan business with a service called DataPass. Much like a prepaid cell phone, DataPass offers users of 3G-enabled HP laptops a 3G mobile broadband service on Sprint’s EVDO network without worrying about lengthy contracts,...

The good: The Linksys E3200 High Performance Dual-Band N Router offers excellent performance and advanced networking features in a stylish and compact design. It has a good Web interface and also includes Cisco Connect, an intuitive desktop software utility with which even a novice user can set up and...

Microsoft researchers are experimenting with a programmable, low-cost prototype switch they say could help support cloud or other network-delivered services. In other news: Should smartphones be allowed in the courthouse? Called ServerSwitch, the package integrates a high performance, programmable ASIC...

By now you’ve seen all the ads pitching wireless companies’ new 4G mobile broadband services and devices. But beyond all the buzzwords and hype, which companies can reliably provide next-generation speed? We decided to find out by testing each of the four major national carriers–AT&T,...

The good: The Belkin F7D8301 Play N600 HD Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router offers fast 5GHz throughput speed and comprehensive guest networking. The affordable router features true dual-band connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, and two USB ports for connecting printers and external storage. The bad: The N600 HD...