Compex NP26G-USB Wireless Router Review

By Ian Bell Published June 20, 2004

When we first heard of the Compex NP26G-USB and its dual USB ports, the first thing we thought of was network based storage using external USB hard drives. Unfortunately this is not possible at this moment â€“ but we’ve heard rumors of Compex trying to support it. If they can add that plus WPA encryption, and create a single firmware that supports both router and webcam functions, Compex may have one of the best 802.11g routers on the market.

Compex sells the Netpassage in both a USB and non-USB configuration so if webcam or print server support is not a requirement for you, you can save some money. The company lists the MSRP of the USB model at $149, but it can be found online for under $100 and even under $80 at Newegg, making this a great bargain in our opinion.

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With support for network printing and a webcam server, the NP26G-USB has a feature set unrivaled in the SoHo router marketplace. Its performance and features are on par with other more well-known brands and its price is competitive. With all that the NP26G-USB has to feature, we’d recommend this product to almost anyone looking for a quality home or small office wired or wireless solution.

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