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Router Suggestion

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I have a Linksys router and it has done me well but it keeps dropping the wireless for 1 minute 3-4 times a day. I think it is time to get a new one. I need to port forward and I run several servers at home that I access remotely. We also run the following at the house:
5 wireless laptops
1 wired computer
1 wired NAS
wireless wii
wired Blueray
wireless iPad
3 wireless android phones
1 wired home security DVR

Dang I have a bunch of hardware.

Now ... any suggestions on a good quality router? I would like good wireless with G and N and would prefer 4 or more giga connections.
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Is that old router a WRT54G or some variant? If so put the DD-WRT firmware on it. I have 3 of them on my home network and they are rock solid.
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i bought a cisco linksys E1500 in the last month or 2 . i like it but wish i Had spent a bit more and got a E 2500 or higher ver. for more versatility.
the unit i got was on sale and I also had a promo deal buying it at the time.
also a tight wallet when mine died and need to be replaced ~
the Last time I was Talking to myself . I got into such a heated argument . that is why I swore I never talk to that guy again. you know what it worked now no buddy talking to me. :help
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I have WRT310Nv2 with firmware 2.0.00
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Also ... why would you have 3 routers on the same home network ??
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Wifi coverage. Only one router is the main router. The other two are.configured as access points.
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Ahh.. that makes sense. Is your casa really that big or you just like full bars?
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