Originally Posted by anonplz
Thanks for all the replies!
What's up with linksys and netgear, etc.? Is this an aversion borne of experience with cheap hardware, or do they have bad reputations or what?
I've used Linksys for many years, and have never had a problem with it. It all pretty much comes down to personal experience. For example; I dislike Netgear and have returned several of their products, while others claim it is the best thing since sliced bread.
For day to day use pretty much any brand will serve you well.