Affordable Wireless N/Gbe router

Goi

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Oct 10, 1999
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Hi,

I'm thinking of replacing my aging Linksys WRT54GL router (with thibor firmware)with one that supports Wireless N and Gbe standards.

I have 2 PCs on Ethernet, a laptop on wireless and 2 Android phones (a HTC Desire and Desire Z, both support Wireless N but not sure if they support the 5GHz band) when I'm home, which is a 3 floor concrete/brick house. Most computing will only be done on the 2nd floor where the router will be.

I don't game anymore so it's just for torrents and surfing the web. I hear a lot about DD-WRT/tomato firmware and how they're much better than any stock firmware. What exactly sets them apart?

Finally, any recommendations given my home and requirements?

Thanks.