Need GIG....

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So right now I have a wired LAN with an old 10/100 DLink 4 port router which has served me well...

My new machine has a gig mobo lan and I bought an intel Pro gig destop adaptor for my Dell...since I want to put gig between them...now I need the router piece.

My question is which router is best for me?

I've read the router guide and am pretty sure I like the DLink DGL4500 the best...but should I buy a wireless router if I don't need it, just to have for when I do? What is the best gig wired router out there and should I go that way?

I imagine that someday I will get a new lappie, but I don't know when or if I'll have g or n or whatever...

So do you think my best choice is the 4500 or just some basic wired gig router until I need wireless?

With consumer level routers, wireless models get the latest hardware and all the attention. Even if you don't need wireless capabilities, it often makes sense to go with a wireless router and either turn off the wireless feature or secure it until you need it.

That said, the "best" consumer wired-only router is probably still the DGL-4100 or the RV082 depending on your needs. Since you're certainly not a small-business and you specified that you want gigabit connectivity, the DGL-4100 is probably your router.

The DGL-4500 or DIR-655 will serve you better though and the choice between those is basically just whether or not you like the OLED screen. Not only are they potentially faster than the DGL-4100, they offer wireless should you need/want it down the road.

Thanks man

DGL line is good i have the wired version love it

My network at home is primarily wired. I've been happy so far with the dir-655.

You could keep your current router and add a gig-switch if you wanted instead.

you would cable both pcs into the switch, then the switch into the router.

Of course since its around $50-$100 for a nice gigabit switch you might just want to get the router instead.

I have the DGL-4300 and really like it, the 4500 sounds like it is even better. You should disable the wireless / enable security on it as soon as you install the router though.

You can spend less and still get a decent gigabit switch, and also get more reliable support for jumbo frames -- which are commonly supported in inexpensive consumer switches, but not as commonly / well-documented in routers incorporating a gigabit switch. You can also get more ports that way.

E.g. the DGS-2208.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30195/51/