What should I look for in a good WIRED (not wireless) router?

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All the ads and offers I see these days are for the wireless routers. I've done some research but decided I'd rather go wired, for the lower cost and lower risk of lag for onine gaming. Now I know about B and G routers and all that, but what makes a good WIRED router? I'm not really sure what to look for, so I'm looking for some general pointers. I'm getting a cable modem today (optimum online) and I want to buy some long CAT6 cables, so I want a device that will best take advantage of all this high-speed stuff. Thanks!
 
[quote name='jdevlin7756']Get the Linksys Wireless-G WRT54GS (802.11g). A solid piece of hardware and PC Magazines current editor's choice.[/quote]

You totally missed where he said he wanted Wired and not wireless right?
 
wow, I'm like dyslexic or something.... I would still buy a wireless as they aren't that much more, can be used as WIRED, and you never know what you'll need six months or a year from now.
 
jdevlin... instead of continuing to post "deals" for wireless routers.. read the posts, he wants a wired router.

Although to the OP.. Woot.com has a Microsoft Wireless-G router for cheap today ($35 shipped). Just because it has wireless.. you can still use it wired (it has four wired ports). That might be your best deal.
 
[quote name='jdevlin7756']Cornfedwb, you are an obnoxious hole. I misread, bite me.[/quote]

Actually, I was pretty nice the first time.. it was when you posted two more replies that I started to be a prick.
 
Hey I just purchased from bestbuy a 802.11b Xtreme G Wireless Router - DI-514 for $59.99 and after mail-in rebates it will come out for $15. I also looking for a wired router but I know a wireless router also has four ports in that back so overall was this a good purchase or should I go return it? :?
 
lol, thanks for the info guys. I'll take all this into account. I guess if a wireless is cheap enough, it would still be a good buy since it will have normal ports as well. So I'll keep my eye on Woot's offer today and any bestbuy rebates or anything like that. Plus it seems that I could just walk into any place and get a non-wireless Linksys cheap, so I have that to fall back on no matter what. Thanks guys!

EDIT: Oh snap, I'm a Cheap Ass Veteran!
 
Update, just purchased a Linksys Cable/DSL Router (Model No. BEFSR41). I also got some CAT6 cables to go with it. But now I look at the side of the router box, and is says "Cabling Type: UTP Category 5." Does this mean that the router won't take advantage of CAT6 cables? Or think that's just referring to the included ehternet cable?
 
[quote name='BustaUppa']Update, just purchased a Linksys Cable/DSL Router (Model No. BEFSR41). I also got some CAT6 cables to go with it. But now I look at the side of the router box, and is says "Cabling Type: UTP Category 5." Does this mean that the router won't take advantage of CAT6 cables? Or think that's just referring to the included ehternet cable?[/quote]

Cat6 uses the same connector and is rated for Gigabit ethernet. It will work just fine.
 
Well I know CAT6 is backward compatible and everything, so I can definitely use them. What I'm really wondering is if my router will take advantage of the speed boost that the CAT6 standard provides (as opposed to just recognizing them as CAT5 cables, through backward compatibiility). If there is another type of router of comparable price that would actually benefit from the use of CAT6, then I may be interested in it.

BTW, I'm using a Motorola SB5100 Surfboard Cable modem. So all I'm really concerned about is that the router doesn't become the weakest link in the chain, so to speak, slowing down the network.

I'm a big time n00b at this so sorry for the excessive questions. But thanks for the assistance!
 
Cable internet will not reach gigabit speeds so having Cat6 speeds will offer no advantages. Gigabit routers are insanely expensive and will be overkill for your usage. There's no point anyway you look at it.
 
Actually that's just what I needed to hear. I've been stressing over this whole router thing so much, worrying that I could've sped things up a lot with my cable modem if I just spent a few more bucks. All I really wanted was to to take what I have to work with, and get the most speed possible out of it. And it sounds like I'll be able to do just that! Now my CheapAss Mind is at ease.
 
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