Router Decision - Linksys or Netgear 802.11G models

[RanceJustice]

Hiya guys, I'm trying to decide on a new wireless G router for my several computers that I plan to use on my university network. Both these models seem to have similar feature sets...

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGT634U.php?view=

http://linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=610

Is there a reason I would pick one over the other? Security is paramount, as is ease of configuration. I need to be able to fully open certain ports for filesharing and proxies. I've had problems doing this on my WRT55AG Linksys thus far. Both models seem to have both NAT and SPI, WPA support, and good solid firmware. Oddly, the Netgear seems to Pricewatch over $100, while the linksys about 70 or so. I wonder the reason for the difference.Price is not a big deal though.

Thanks!

 

[omega-x]

WRT54G or 54GS = nice selection of 3rd party firmware

 

[RanceJustice]

Great to hear - are the GS models compatable with the G firmware?

 

[Falls Included]

i'd got with netgear... i dont like linksys, plus the netgears actually look cool

 

[RanceJustice]

Why don't you like Linksys? I've had difficulty with their port forwarding in the dual-band NAT wireless router, which is my only complaint.