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SOHO Wireless Gateways: Page 4 of 7

Deploying sophisticated enterprise-class wireless security appliances instead of consumer-grade wireless gateways may make sense for many organizations, even though the costs are substantially higher. But give careful consideration to the policies and procedures required to ensure a user experience that's both safe and satisfying. Good technology is only one piece of the puzzle; good practice is the other.

Dave Molta is a Network Computing senior technology editor. He is also assistant dean for technology at the School of Information Studies and director of the Center for Emerging Network Technologies at Syracuse University. Write to him at [email protected].

Before buying wireless router gateway products:

1) Remember that newer products provide more advanced enterprise-class features, but at a significant cost premium.

2) If you need leading-edge features, be prepared for troubleshooting and interoperability problems.