Reliable Router...
 

Well it seems my Linksys, BEFSR41 V3 completely flatlined on me. No matter what settings I try, no DNS entries work. Even when connected straight from the PC to modem, the DNS settings that I'm using are correct. Anyway, I ended up tossing it across the kitchen & it broke into a thousand pieces. Not as sturdy as I thought but whatever, it's a Linksys. Any recommendations for a capable, reliable and working router will be greatly appreciated. Oh and just in case anyone is wondering, I'll be using the router for gaming mostly.

I've found to my cost that Linksys products aren't well built or reliable. I should've known better; they are a division of Cisco Systems after all V_V. I've been using a Netgear router for a while now; excellent quality in comparison and a lot more reliable. It also seems more tolerant of poor line quality. I'm sure you could find a router they produce specific to gaming.

http://www.netgear.com/Solutions/Hom...ng/Gaming.aspx

I've been using D-Link gear with little to no issues for a while now. In fact I set one up today and had it working like a charm with 2 computers LAN, and wireless WEP pass protection for 3 laptops (1 MacBook, 2 Windows) all set up easy and quickly. Replaced a LinkSys that wouldn't work with OSX. Picked it up for $49 at OfficeMax.

Didnt check on the gaming end of things but the 192.168.0.1 settings wizard had many options. I have had great success with DLink stuff, so I recommend them.

Appreciate the recommendations and well in short, I went ahead with a D-Link router. The netgear had too much of a Wii theme going there and this D-Link gaming router had plenty of positive feedback.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127158

Thanks again, should be here tomorrow. :)