Wireless router recommendation ?

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Looking for a wireless network router.

My ISP is Comcast cable and enters through the garage on the 1 st floor.

5 computers in the house. 4 stationary computers and one laptop.

Three story house.

Maximum range between computers is about 120 feet.

Some video streaming and dvd and music downloads.

Would like to have a wireless printer.

I read a lot of reviews at CNET and PCWorld. Confused.
Seems the users' reviews are a lot different than the editors.

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I would go with a Linksys. Their support is decent & "in general" they work pretty well.

All of these things are basically cheap junk(but they don't really do much either).

Just be sure to go with an 802.11n (vs. a 802.11b or 802.11g). It's newer technology & faster.
 
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I have used both D-Link and Linksys wireless.

Linksys owns. It's incredibly secure and reliable and very user friendly. Yeah, I know the unit is not as cute looking as some other stuff out there. But it's solid.
 

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Thanks for the info.

I went to the Linksys website:

There a many wireless routers.

These are just the first 8.

Can you recommend one for my application ?

WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router

WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router

WRT300N Wireless-N Broadband Router

WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

WRT330N Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

WRT350N Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

WRT600N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

WRT610N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN
 
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Duh, I forgot that they came out with the 802.11n(time to edit up above).

Go with the WRT600N. It should do everything you need & then some.
 

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Thanks for the info:
Specs are listed below - but they do not mean much to me.

Price spread from $220 to $350.
Interesting - Best Buy and Circuit City do not have this router.

Dual-Band Wireless-N
Gigabit Router with Storage Link
Specifications
Model WRT600N
Standards Draft 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u
Ports Power, Ethernet, Internet, USB
Buttons Reset
LEDs Power, Ethernet (1-4), Internet, USB
5GHz: Wireless, Security
2.4GHz: Wireless, Security
# of Antennas 3 Antennas for 2.4GHz Wireless-N
3 Antennas for 5GHz Wireless-N
Modulations 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802.11g: OFDM
802.11a: OFDM
Wireless-N: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 2.4GHz Wireless-N @ 16.5 ± 1.5dbm (Typical)
5GHz Wireless-N @ 14.5 ± 1.5dbm (Typical)
Receiver Sensitivity in dBm 5GHz Wireless-N @ -73dBm (Typical)
2.4GHz Wireless-N @ -80dBm (Typical)
Antenna Gain in dBi 2.4GHz Wireless @ 3.6dBi (Typical)
5GHz Wireless @ 3.7dBi (Typical)
UPnP Supported
Security features WEP, WPA, WPA2
Security key bits Up to 256-bit encryption
Environmental
Device Dimensions 7.48" x 5.71" x 7.01" in (190 x 145 x 178 mm)
Weight 1.51 lb (683 g)
Power 12V, 2A
Certification FCC, IC
Operating Temp. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158° F (-20 to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing
Package Contents
Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
Setup CD-ROM with Norton Internet Security for Windows XP and Vista
User Guide on CD-ROM
Ethernet Network Cable
Power Adapter
Minimum Requirements
Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox 1.0
CD-ROM drive
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Vista
 

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