What kind of router should I get?

I'm looking for a new router anyone have any that they like or think is good? I need a fiber optic router.

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asked Mar 07 '11 at 21:16

So, you need a fiber optic router or do you need a router to go with your Verizon FIOS? Now, FIOS is a fiber optic connection but the router in your home doesn't need to be fiber optic. It's extremely expensive to run fiber, maybe you meant you need a regular home router to work with your FIOS?

(Mar 08 '11 at 00:54) Duodave

Yeah my router I have been using for last couple of years does not work or boot up anymore. I need a router that works with Fios. Should I call Verizon will they give me one to replace the old one?

(Mar 08 '11 at 18:54) mdieffenbach3

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0	I bought an Apple Airport Extreme a few weeks ago and so far I am liking it. I recommend that you consider it. answered Mar 07 '11 at 21:25 chadt4 12.5k●99●157●257 I meant to add that I need a fiber optic router. (Mar 07 '11 at 21:28) mdieffenbach3

0	All you need is something that comes with the gigabyte connections and that's gonna be something with the 1000 number not the 10/100 but 10/100/1000. As far as signal you need to know if you use A,B,G or N. answered Mar 08 '11 at 01:29 Sozo 3.9k●20●35●68

I used a D-Link DIR-655, and though it's not an optical router, it does have "dual band wireless N" support which can increase the speeds of your 802.11n wireless adapters if they support dual-band use. It can also support b/g/n wireless all at once, but it'll repurpose one of the bands so you won't get insane speeds for your N computers.

It has a 5-port gigabit switch on it, plus a USB port so you can hook up hard drives and printers through it. Note: Multiple computers can't access the hard drives/printers at the same time, just one at a time. The "B" version of the router may be a bit better with that but I'm not sure.

http://www.dlink.ca/products/?pid=530

(PS- If you get the A version, consider not upgrading the firmware on it. The firmware above the one it ships from the factory with has led people to rebooting their router multiple times a day sometimes. More info in D-link's forums.)

answered Mar 08 '11 at 15:21

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0	Rout around on Google Shopper for one. answered Mar 08 '11 at 19:14 Jackster1337 8.5k●179●215●300 edited Mar 08 '11 at 19:14

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