Routers Compare.
I looked throughout few BBSs, and collected "informal stats", concerning the Entry level Cable/DSL Routers.
For what ever it worth it seems that CW (Conventional Wisdom) claims:
1. Netgear RT314
2. Barricade 7004BR
3. Linksys BEFSR41
(These are all 4 port Routers, from a Router perspective the 8 ports counter part are similar).
I own few Barricades (Regular, and Wireless), and Netgear.
I like the Barricade (no real technological reason).
I would choose the one that has the features that fit the way you use the Internet.
Table Comparing thses Routers:
Comparing Cable/DSL Routers.
Link ? Courtesy of TallGeese.