New Router Needed....Any Suggestions??

[Lvcoyote]

As the subjects says, It might be time for me to purchase a new router as my trusty old Linksys BEFSR41 has finally bit the dust. Looking for a reliable non-wireless router that is known not to kill you connection speed like some cheaper ones do. Any suggestions out there?? Need a good one!!

Lvcoyote

 

[JackMDS]

I can only tell you about my personal experience with a Variety of Routers from almost all the Entry level Brands.

Thought there might be a specific defective unit in any Brand, as a whole I never came across a Router that kills the band.

On Routers:

The main difference between the Entry level Cable/DSL Routers is the number, and range of ports that can be opened through the Hardware Firewall.

If you are a gamer, and or use applications that need ports opening, it is an issue you have to look at.

You need to list your special ports opening and check the specs. of each targeted Router to make sure that it can keep these ports Open.

If you want a more elaborate Router with better VPN, and SPI capacities you have to look at the Top Models of SMC, Linksys, and Netgear etc... They have each a higher level hardware for about $100

Otherwise I would go with the lowest price, and the decor:

More General info about Router Capacities here: Link to: Cable/DSL Routers - NAT & Ports.