The one currently in use seems to be failing me. Looks like this . I know its old, so its time to upgrade. I stream movies, and play games so something that is going to be able to handle that.

Any recommendations?

 

For home use, I have had good luck with the newer Linksys/Cisco products.

Go here to view the comparisons between their routers and get the best one for your needs. I would go no lower than the 2500 and recommend the 3200 because it has gigabit ports.

Linksys E-Series Product Specs

 

Thanks Jeff!

 

Jeff is spot on. I just bought a Apple Time Capsule. 3 months later, I am very happy with the performance and it has a TB drive built in.

 

I'm not sure who you have for your internet provider but if you have comcast they give you a free wireless router if you ask them for it. You pay a 1 time fee of $5 for shipping and get to use it as long as you like w/o any rental charges. I currently have one from them and stream movies all day long with it. Aside from resetting it (just unplug and plug back in in 5 mins) I think about 4 times total since I've had it (over a year) it's worked flawlessly. Something to consider

 

I do have comcast, thanks for the heads up.

 

 

I have no idea which model router you have, so I cannot comment on your specific situation, but every free router I have seen has been shit, and I have seen a LOT of them. Much lower bandwidth, less security, less configuration options, less frequent updates, etc. Basically, you get what you pay for.

 

Thanks for the help guys, Im up and running WAY better than before.

Went with the Cisco e2500, working great so far.

 

This is what I use but I've also heard great things about the Linsys E4200 (3x3).