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Buying a new router

Name: Anonymous 2008-06-05 6:23

I've been using a RTP300 VoIP router for a couple years now and it's been working pretty well until a couple weeks ago when it started crapping out on me. I started looking around for a new one and while http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156001 initially looks good, I don't really feel I have the familiarity with the market to make an informed decision. I'm hoping someone can give me a suggestion or at least point me in the right direction.

I have cable internet which is connected to the hypothetical router in question. To that is attatched 2 computers, the old VoIP router for the phone, and a 50' Cat5 cable leading to a Linksys EZXS55W switch which then connects to another computer and an Xbox 360. I have attempted to create a map of the network using crude ASCII art, but I don't really expect it to work.

        Phone adapter
             /|\
              |
Computer<-- Router -->Computer
              |
             \|/
Computer <--Switch--> Xbox


The computers are used for browsing, streaming video, P2P, gaming and VoIP, and money is kind of an issue, but not a huge one.

Thank you for your time and I appreciate any help you can give

Name: Anonymous 2008-06-05 6:25

just for clarification, those up and down arrows should be coming from the router.

Name: Anonymous 2008-06-10 16:30

If American or British don't choose Netgear. They suck. Problems begin as soon as you turn it on.

Name: Anonymous 2008-06-11 0:57

Yeah, I had one of those a while back. I don't have it any more.

Linksys would certainly seem to be the popular choice, should I just go with that? Can anyone who has one suggest a model?

Name: Anonymous 2008-06-22 13:32

I'm having the same problem with my GT704WG that Verizon gave me.

I also have the same set-up, but I'm just looking for a solid router under 100 bucks.

WRT54GL looks good. Not sure it will preform what you specifically need other than online access.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190

Any more suggestions?

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