Belkin N600 Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router with Parental Controls, HD Video Streaming, & 300 Mbps (Latest Gen) $40 FS

I just went through the hassle of trying to upgrade my network with a new modem and router since I was stuck on a DOCSIS 1.0 (Linksys) and Wireless-G (Linksys).

I purchased a cheap belkin router thinking it would be fine for my home and what I need it for. Died in four days. Went back and exchanged for the same one, and ended up taking it back since it kept dropping my connection and had to be reset multiple times per day. So, I went back again and bought a pricier belkin router thinking it would solve both the issue of it cutting out constantly and hopefully improve signal. Nope, surely didn't. I kept it for almost a month before taking it back and purchasing a Linksys N300 router which has been phenomenal so far (knock on wood). No needing to reset it, signal works fine upstairs in our master bedroom, etc. My wife's aunt also had a belkin which I had reset for her over the holidays while trying to get onto her wifi. Apparently her's does it all of the time as well.

For what it's worth, I'd stay away from Belkin from my recent experiences. They're also a HUGE PAIN to use if you game. Strict NATs that never work right when setup "correctly". My Linksys router has worked flawless all around including gaming.