Walter Mossberg, author and creator of the weekly "Personal Technology" column in the Wall Street Journal, recommends several wireless fidelity products currently on the market:

Lynksys: Has an easy-to-install Wi-Fi network for about $199. It has excellent performance and great phone support, but its security features still need improvement.
www.lynksis.com

Netgear: Product lists for about $107, with 24/7 phone support and firewall protection, but a somewhat confusing warranty policy.
www.netgear.com/products/wireless.html

Apple: Airport Extreme Base Station retails for $299, with a $99 Wi-Fi card sold separately. It's easy to use and can support up to 50 users, but has weak tech support compared to the other brands.
www.apple.com

Did you know?

• The "Wi-Fi" logo on a product assures that products from different vendors will work together.
  
• Also, a "hotspot" is a public location that provides Wi-Fi services.