Windows Phone Thoughts: Get on the WiFi Train: Microsoft MN-500 Router

"The Microsoft MN-500 Wireless Base Station is a router with integrated wireless access point and a 4-port Ethernet switch. This is the centerpiece of an 802.11b wireless network. The Microsoft easy-to-use setup software makes it easy for you to connect multiple wired and wireless computers in your home or small office to the Internet through a single broadband connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. Enjoy data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps for wireless connections and 100 Mbps for wired connections - that`s significantly faster than a typical broadband connection. Built-in security feature provides strong security features including a built-in hardware firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), and 128-bit wireless security (WEP)."

If you have broadband Internet access, and you don't have WiFi, you're missing out. TRUST ME! :D I've had several friends and family members say that they weren't interested in getting a wireless network set up, but once they have it, they wonder how they ever lived without it. Yes, WiFi is that great!

Our affiliate partner Tek 'n Toys has these available for about $60 USD, which is a great deal. Yes, there is the newer MN-700 which adds 802.11g support, but unless you have a "G" device and need 54mbps, I'd still very strongly recommend the MN-500. I personally found it to be more stable than the MN-700, and somehow everything felt a little faster the MN-500 as well (in terms of my hard-wired connection). Go check it out!