Wireless router recommendations

Question

After trying to do my own research, I think I am suffering from information overload. Too much out there to digest by someone with limited real-world experience.

I'm looking to replace an MN-500 wireless router. I believe what I want is:

802.11g basic, 54 Mb/s adequate, extended speed or range not really needed.
4 wired ports
reasonable security (WEP?)
Online gaming compatible
LAN party gaming compatible
QOS to allow VoIP behind router
Prefer $75.00 or less

Seem to find a bit more than average discontent with the LinkSys units.

To keep in on topic for the DCF, used with:
Dimension XPS T700r (Win98) wired,
Dimension 4300 (WinXP) wired
Inspiron E1705 (Vista) wireless
unspecified guest machines wireless

dhrumil121 · Answer

If you are planning for gamming then go for high speeds or else it would slow down. I dont know this would satisfy u needs or not but i used buffalo router with tomato firmware. Its been up from last 40 days and its still counting. It has QoS, but as u have stated u need voip also and this one has no phone jacks. Buffalo WHR-G54S/WHR-HP-G54 both are fine and stable. linksys are also good ones but make sure you dont go for wrt54G. They have low memory, so u cant flash them with different firmares if u want but the one with linux support is also good.   I hope this helps. :)

Dave Lyle · Answer

Good info, thanks. I've been wondering about the 'Buffalo' brand name, I had never heard that one before. I'll check out the one you mentioned.

dhrumil121 · Answer

You are welcome. If u are  willing to spen like $100 go for the n series and DIR 655 is one of the best in this class.  The Buffalo WHR-G54S uses the Broadcom 5352, while the DIR-655 uses the Ubicom 5160 chip. 40 mbps vs. 180 mbps.

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