Originally Posted by
milepig
I still have bad memories from the initial setup, including some disagreement over the setup instructions from the SBC modem and the NetGear router that took many phone calls and much finger pointing (each claimed it wasn't their problem) before I got it all working. I haven't touched the system since, other than to add new devices to the approved list. How much installation and configuration will I need to do to introduce a replacement router?
I strongly recommend an Apple Airport Express modem:
www.apple.com/airportexpress/
Here's why:
1. Supports PCs and Macs, with EXTREMELY easy configuration.
2. Has all the features anyone should need for a home network (easy to configure, supports WEP and WPA, allows connecting a USB printer as a network printer, even allows iTunes to play to your stereo, if you want)
3. Very small - so when the Wireless 'N' standard is released and you care to (eventually) get a new, snazzy super-high speed router, you can use this one as a travel router (I use one in that manner now).