Looking for a New Router

[Cozzy]

Hello,
I've been searching around a bit for a new router/modem combo. So far I've been mainly looking at Billion, Netgear and Linksys products but am unable to come to a decision.

I was hoping to receive some assistance in my search here :)

The features I require are as follows:
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[*] Router/modem combo
[*] 802.11b/g/n
[*] At least 4 Ethernet ports, preferably gigabit.
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It needs to be under $200AUD(maybe able to go a little over) and is replacing a Netgear DG834G v3 I believe. My father requested I find one for him however he didn't specify whether is was for home or work. He basically said "I want the latest and best features"(put simply).

I can't help but feel I've missed an important detail so feel free to ask. Remember, it is in AUD too so if you to a store page it is preferable if it's Australian.

Thanks in advance!

[sim642]

I don't see the use for gigabit speed if you don't have some ultrafast internet.

[Cozzy]

[QUOTE=sim642;24877223]I don't see the use for gigabit speed if you don't have some ultrafast internet.[/QUOTE]

It's not for internet, it's for LAN.

Also what do you guys think of this:
[url]http://www.linksysbycisco.com/ANZ/en/products/WAG320N[/url]

I've read some reviews on it and the only major problem with it is not being able to use the 2.4GHz and 5Ghz radio bands at the same time.

[dude2193]

I got one of these, [url]http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.29662[/url] then slapped on the [url]http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index[/url] custom firmware, best router ive ever used.

although your going to need to plugin your modem into it since its just a router

[Bladerunner1]

Ive had a Netcomm NB5plus4W for many years, its been used and abused (it sits near the wireless phones and theres no problem), ADSL/2/2+, 4 ethernet (only 100mbit), great UI, easy to setup, have had times where its gotten over 1000 hours of uptime, pretty good range.

So based on experience im going to suggest a NB6plus4WN

[url]http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=2&id2=124&sid=39028[/url]

Its only ~110 aud and from here, [url]http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=NB6PLUS4WN&spos=3[/url] pick a store thats in your state to save on shipping.