Buffalo’s Nfiniti router has all the features you need to set up a wireless network, including a built-in ADSL router and four Ethernet ports so that you can also make wireless connections if you need to. Unfortunately, the router is let down by its poor Mac support.

The set-up software provided with the Nfiniti is for PCs only, and the ‘Quick Setup’ manual doesn’t mention Macs at all. It does tell you the IP address that should allow you to connect your Mac to the router’s set-up web page, but we couldn’t get this to work on our Mac. Eventually we had to ring Buffalo’s technical support hotline before we were able to get the Nfi niti running properly.

That’s obviously not ideal, so we can’t recommend the Nfi niti to Mac users who aren’t already knowledgeable about network technology.

The Nfiniti router is primarily aimed at PC users.

You can always rely on Belkin to get its support and ease of use right, and the company will not disappoint you with the N1 router.

When you open the box there’s a very clear Quick Start brochure that leads you through the basic process of plugging the router in and getting it working properly. Even the glowing symbols on the front of the router are bigger than normal and clearly labeled so that you can see exactly what information they’re trying to convey.

It was a little careless of Belkin to slap a label on their CD that merely said ‘Windows 2000 and XP’, with no mention of the Mac. However, the installer does run on the Mac, and it quickly guides you through the process of setting up your wireless network. Belkin’s Mac-friendly approach makes this the obvious choice for Mac users who want an alternative to Apple’s own Airport products.

Belkin’s N1 router is the easiest to set up and install, click to view the details:

Lexmark’s love affair with wireless printers continues, with four new models released this month. For low price you can get the Z1520 wireless inkjet photo printer, which can print at up to 4,800 x 1,200dpi resolution. The X4850 is an all-in-one version priced also includes a scanner, memory card slots and an LCD display so you can edit photos directly on the printer.

Alternatively, for the same price you can get the X6570, which swaps the LCD display for a 25-sheet document feeder and double-sided printing. Finally, there’s the X7550, which includes both the document feeder and LCD display.

Lexmark’s wireless printers can be shared by everyone on your network, click to view product details:

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Good wireless throughput and above-average broadcast range are just two reasons why the DIR-655 should be at the top of your networking wish list. You also get four high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports and an impressive Quality of Service (QoS) configuration tool to help you prioritize bandwidth usage for specific applications like streaming video. The DIR-655 is a touch pricier than other Draft N routers, but it’s worth it.

If you’re looking for a lean, totally wireless keyboard and mouse combo, the Kensington Ci70 Desktop Set is a great bet.

The Kensington Ci70 is notable for its sleek, low-profile design. Kensington says the keyboard is roughly 35 percent thinner than a standard multimedia model, but it seems much leaner. It’s a trimmed-down multimedia keyboard that eliminates boundless buttons in favor of a limited selection that will serve the average user well. You get quick-launch controls for applications and basic controls for media-player operation.

The wireless mouse is similarly svelte. It’s a comfortable, responsive pointer with a symmetrical design, making it a great choice for lefties. You can dock the mouse at the top center of the keyboard; when the mouse is docked, the PC is automatically dispatched to Sleep mode. The set is easy to set up: it simply connects to your PC wirelessly via a single USB dongle.

Most people liked the feel of the Ci70, because we use laptops as much as we use desktops, and the Ci70 feels much like an oversize laptop keyboard. It doesn’t have the deep key travel or tactile response of traditional desktop keyboards, however, so those accustomed to desktop typing may not like the feel. Speed typists, on the other hand, will be able to race across the keyboard because it requires less effort to depress the keys.

Kensington provides a five-year warranty and includes free technical support. The company says the combo should deliver up to six months of battery life.

The Logitech MX Air cordless mouse lets you send long distance commands with hand gestures in the air, making it ideal for controlling an entertainment PC from across the room.

To set it up, just connect its tiny receiver to your PC’s USB port, and it’ll instantly come to life. Its tear-drop shape makes it comfortable to hold in the air. Unfortunately, the MX Air has no grooves for your thumb, so when you’re using it conventionally on a desk, it’s not the most ergonomic mouse around. And despite its high price of $149.99, it has only a modest 800-dot per inch resolution.

In addition to left and right buttons, the mouse has dedicated back, select, play/pause, and volume buttons that glow orange when the mouse is witched on. Instead of a scroll wheel, the mouse comes with a touch-sensitive strip. Glide your finger up or down the strip, and the mouse makes an audible clicking sound that mimics a scroll wheel. Slide your finger a little faster, and not only will you scroll through documents more quickly, but the speed of the clicks increases, too.

There is no trouble opening folders, browsing through pictures, or even dragging individual files to the trash with arm gestures. There’s a slight learning curve to Logitech’s motion control when using the mouse in the air, but nothing you can’t master after a day’s use. It worked well with both Apple’s iTunes and Microsoft’s Windows Media Player software on a Windows PC. There is no support for Mac OS X, however.

The Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 may cost more than you’d expect to pay for a computer mouse, but it has 1GB of flash memory built right into the transceiver (see pictures)! This rechargeable mouse also features 2.4-GHz wireless technology, four-way scrolling, and a magnifier.