best brand name router?

[Slobill]

 I have a cable modem . I want to make a LAN I am leaning toward a linksys router Ethernet connection have rg45 cables on hand. All computers are in same small room. thinking of linksys mod. NR. befsr81  . Request your advise on brand name.

[Allan]

I've always used Linksys, but you won't go wrong with any big name (netgear, d-link, etc).

[TechGeek]

I like Belkin. With Linksys you can put dd-wrt on them.

[Geek-9pm]

Take a look at the D-link video. Second from the bottom
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-wireless-networking-devices/
(Video feed is slow to start.)

[Computer_Commando]

I have a cable modem . I want to make a LAN I am leaning toward a linksys router Ethernet connection have rg45 cables on hand. All computers are in same small room. thinking of linksys mod. NR. befsr81  . Request your advise on brand name.

For a wired router, can't go wrong with a BEFSR81 (8-port) or BEFSR41 (4-port).  Just follow the directions and use the default settings.  Don't use the CD.

[cervantes100]

Netgear is best. I had a linsksy drop packets.

[Allan]

Netgear is best. I had a linsksy drop packets.

See - that's the problem with these threads. Someone once had a problem with one specific piece of equipment so that brand is no good. Then he got a different brand that works so that brand is now the best. Please.

I do agree that the SR81 (and it's smaller brother the SR41) is a solid, easy to use product if you decide to go with Linksys (it happens to be what I use too), but there are a lot of good ones out there. Just pick a name brand and go with it - this isn't something you need to overthink

[cervantes100]

This is a reply to Allan. This was my choice to go with a different brand not saying that Linksys is a bad product. Actually it's up to that individuals person to what product they wanted to purchase. That I do agree with you. This was based on my own opinion.

[sagebrush]

Any of the above named routers will do the trick for ya, I personally use a  Linksys WRt54G that once I was able to learn (get thru my thick skull) worked just fine. They also have a nice forum. My biggest helper was their software Network Magic which I also purchased