NETGEAR WNDRMAC-100NAS Wireless Gigabit Open Source Router/ USB port Rangemax 2.4/5GHz Simultaneous N600 Dual Band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab

Pros: This is the exact same hardware that most of the top Cable-Providers in the country are providing to their customers for Wi-Fi service packages. They chose this router due to it's extraordinary reliability and this device doesn't disappoint. Dual 2.4 and 5ghz will get you away from signal issues with neighbors. The range is pretty fantastic even without an extender installed. I'd have to say that hands down the best part about this router is that whenever the cable modem goes offline, you don't have to reset/powercycle the router! This will regain the IP address automatically. That alone is worth it's weight in gold.

Cons: The only con I have is that I couldn't get the same model in a different color at this price!

Overall Review: At a sale price of 49.99 with free shipping, this is a MUST-BUY. The Cable providers are charging a 39.99 activation, 29.99 installation, and 3.00 per month to have this exact same device. If these major cable providers chose this device as the base for their wireless service promotion there is absolutely zero reasons why this shouldn't be in your home.

Pros: The range is super, much further than another leading name in networking I had before. The Atheros chip always runs cool. The LED lights don't keep blinking forever like others. Very nice, elegant looking unit. Web interface is easy to use. Has iOS app for manage on iOS devices.

Cons: This product is end of life, meaning no more future support or update. But for my needs this router does it all perfectly at this point, so that's not really a problem for me.

Overall Review: This router really makes Netgear stand out. Since the first plugin I never have to take a second look at the router and it just quietly and coolly runs and handle all the work. Can't compliment on the range enough, especially on the 2.4Ghz band. Plus it's an attractive looking unit for any décor. Awesome buy.

Pros: No blinking lights!!! I saw this mentioned earlier, but when he said no blinking lights, that's exactly right. It has one light for the wired LAN as opposed to a light for each port. This light does not blink when network is in use, it just stays on constant, same for wireless and internet light, remains constant. While this might seem like much, my router is on a desktop and viewable while watching tv. In the dark it can be distracting, but no more. Setup was straight forward as with any Net gear router. I configured it off internet to meet my home lan needs setting up port forwards, wireless SSID and security. Prior to this I had downloaded the most current firmware to the desktop and updated the firmware from there. This is the v2 (they show a v1 and v2 on netgear's website). It came with firmware .08, most current is .20.

Cons: Maybe not quite as strong of signal as my previous WNDR3700v2, hard to tell.

Overall Review: A recent lightening storm took the WAN port of my WNDR3700 and I had to resort back to the WNDR2000 which is adequate but low throughput and not quite as strong of signal strength. That had been a good router up to that point, it was purchased here and was a refurb. This is currently on sale, and a good deal. I go through routers about once every other year, so I might pick up a spare.

Pros: Works with DD-WRT. It has been working great. since I loaded WNDRMACv2 DD-WRT build 22118.

Cons: Stock firmware is bad. Kept losing the network connection.

Overall Review: Thanks to ogre1. There is WNDRMACv2 DD-WRT build 22118. http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=849570&sid=10fa4c3dba8ffb2bdc9747cd0d44d330

Pros: Clean. Easy setup. Genie software doesn't suck.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: I replaced another wireless router, because I wanted to upgrade to Gigabit. The signal strength is better for wifi. But of course, it is way nicer to have file transfers for my wired devices that much faster. Setup was a breeze, under 5 minutes.

Pros: 2.4 and 5ghz bands, guest accounts on both bands, fantastic web interface, ease of use, easy setup, great range, looks nice, USB port for network storage, runs cool

Cons: None thus far...

Overall Review: Picked this up on a deal for $50, couldn't ask for more features for that price. Extremely impressed with this netgear product.

Pros: The Gigabit ports (even for the WAN port) are very welcome, since most cable modems support speeds > 100 Mbps. Supports OpenWRT firmware, and is quite stable.

Cons: Indicator lights may be a bit too bright in a dark room. Wish it included ports to connect external antennas, the built-in ones are fine for small houses, but signal drops off outdoors, especially at 5.8 GHz.

Overall Review: This router has similar hardware to the WNDR3700 v2. Newer builds of OpenWRT support it out of the box, without having to do a full custom build. 128 MB RAM, 16 MB Flash, Aetheros AR7161.

Pros: They said it was "open source". Well, they weren't kidding: I flashed OpenWRT on the thing straight from the Netgear administration panel. I loved this router so much I basically got two of my friends/colleagues to get some for themselves.

Cons: Only con: I didn't posess it sooner.