Does a router exist that meets all my requirements?

cannoli

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I'm looking to replace my router as I just need more capability than what I"m currently getting.

My current router is a Linksys wrt400n which needs constant reboots to keep it running decently.

The feature set I'm hoping for is as follows:

Simultaneous dual band N
Long range, will be in a corner of my living, broadcasting to the entire house. The wrt400n currently manages this OK, about its only good point. I have a 2300 sq/ft house I want to cover all of. Router will be on the first floor but with devices on 3 levels, basement, 1st and 2nd floors.
4 port gigabit switch
would really like out of the box support for ipv6 but not holding my breath.

I'm not picky on brand names, I just want it to work. Setup isn't an issue for me, have been configuring routers for 10 years, as long as I can get to a setup page via my browser, I'm happy.

I don't need print server or external storage capability, already have those in in my NAS and built into my printer.

Devices connecting wirelessly are a Wii, xb360, 3 laptops all running Win7, an ipod touch and my Android phone. My domain controller, NAS and another PC will be plugged into the gigabit switches.
 
Solution
Have you checked the firmware for an update? Or have you thought about trying out DD-WRT out?
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_WRT400N

Since you have a decent amount of devices I would go with a gaming wireless router. Gaming routers usually can handle a high traffic load, well better than a normal home router... I would check out Newegg, check out the wireless routers, read the reviews, and make a decision.

If I were to upgrade my stuff I would go with this unit. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127243. Just an opinion though...

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Have you checked the firmware for an update? Or have you thought about trying out DD-WRT out?
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_WRT400N

Since you have a decent amount of devices I would go with a gaming wireless router. Gaming routers usually can handle a high traffic load, well better than a normal home router... I would check out Newegg, check out the wireless routers, read the reviews, and make a decision.

If I were to upgrade my stuff I would go with this unit. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127243. Just an opinion though...
 
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cannoli

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As a hold over I decided to give dd-wrt a try, something I've contemplated a few times over the years but never actually got around to doing. Finally glad I did though, thanks for the reminder. :)

Following the steps via the link you provided to flash my wrt400n with dd-wrt has greatly improved the stability of the router to the point where I haven't had to reboot it in 2 weeks, this was previously something I was doing every couple of days.

I still don't have the gigabit support or ipv6 but those are items I can survive without for the moment. Thanks again!
 

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