Originally posted by: Malak
That is untrue. Logically, I should have zero reason to post why I want a new router, as the end result is based on the want which I expressed. I had given all the information necessary for my request, and still nobody has bothered to answer even the subquestion of which is a good brand. Advice on features is fine and all, but I don't care about any of them. I simply need a router to split the connection to multiple computers. I didn't think it would be such a difficult question to answer.
slow down there rambo. no reason to get all pissy when people volunteer information to you. if you want to be like that, though, then two can play. why dont you go research it instead of asking people to do the dirty work for you? you cant tell me reviews of routers dont come up when you search google.
lets break down your post.
have a wireless netgear router. It's a couple years old, and I think it's time to get a new one.
this implies the wireless feature on your router is required and the new router will need to include it. however, in your second post you said you dont need wireless at all. interesting.
What are the good brands these days? Any model in particular worth looking at? Nothing too expensive, only 2-3 computers are on the network, gigabit not necessary. Very little communication between computers, so speed between them doesn't matter.
heard of google? why dont you look up a few brands and come ask if the ones you picked out are ok? by not giving us an example, you have essentially limited your reponses because people wont be bothered to do your dirty work for you. we have no clue what "too expensive" is to you because that is very relative to each individual.
also, you did post specifications in your first post, but you were unclear and inconcise with your wording which lead to miscommunication. maybe you could try not being such a pompus ass when people are trying to help you with your problems. if jack misunderstood your question, which was worded like a monkey on a typewriter, you could have explained it to him like an adult instead of using witty retorts. lastly, dont call me a hypocrite because i didnt start this thread and i just joined in to point out how you could change your posting habits to harbor some more helpful replies.
get
this or
this if you want wireless included. if you dont want wireless, get
this or
this (but you will need a hub or switch since this only has 1 LAN port).