Can anyone recommend a good Modem Router for gaming?

awesomealvin

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Hello, I'm a gamer and in need to look for a better wireless modem router for gaming. Which means a modem router with no lag spikes, and no random disconnects. Can anyone recommend one? thanks.
 

tinmann

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My favorite is the Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight router it's Broadcom based and allows you to use other firmware like TomatoUSB. My next choice in line and one of the ones I have is the Asus RT-N56U. Also look have a look at the Linksys/Cisco EA 4200 v2 or a EA 4500. Cisco always has good deals on refurbished routers here:
http://store.linksys.com/products/linksys-outlet-refurbished_stcVVcatId543906VVviewcat.htm

For more help in choosing a wireless router and building a home network visit here:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/
 

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I have a netgear DGN2200v3 , its a good router and its not very expensive and it has 4 Ethernet ports (10/100) and wireless N (300mbps) and I haven't had any problems and port forwarding is very easy
 

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Is this the EA 4500? I found this at my local retail site http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=NETLKS1953441&name=Linksys--EA4500-Dual-Band-N900-Smart-WiFi-Router-w.
And is this a Modem Router, or just a Router?
 

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That's an excellent wireless router and if you are going to get it get it from Linksys it's a lot cheaper there right now @ $129. with free shipping
http://store.linksys.com/Routers/Linksys-EA4500-Dual-Band-N900-Router-with-Gigabit-USB_stcVVproductId145330245VVcatId551966VVviewprod.htm
They also have it refurbished free shipping for $84.99
http://store.linksys.com/Routers/Linksys-EA4500-Refurbished-Dual-Band-N900-Router-with-Gigabit-USB_stcVVproductId149279914VVcatId543906VVviewprod.htm
 

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Alright thanks for the info, but I don't know much when it comes to modems and routers. Do I need to buy a separate modem?