zep I usually always go linksys/cisco and that is what I currently have, got it at walmart. wrt54gs2 v1 is what it says on the bottom of mine, was super easy to set up and have had zero problems with it.

when I was on verizion fios I used their provided d-link but was not wireless.

Here is a link that might be useful: my router

Good enough for me. I like Walmart. I can get the router along with a loaf of bread.

I used Linksys for years but bought a Zyxel on sale when the Linksys finally died (and I wanted to go with 802.11g). Zyxel isn't as well known now, but they used to be known for high quality dialup modems. Both have been rock solid.

I got a Netgear with my cable access, but I'm not overwhelmed by the coverage I get from it. It's on the first floor and I'm in the basement (next room over) and it disconnects often enough that I can't reliably download a tivo show.

I have had very good usage from my Netgear, which I used when I had WB satellite. I had it on the second floor, and picked up a good signal on the first floor. I was even able to pick up a good signal on the deck and in the front yard. This was the very basic $39 b,g model. I still have it and use it in my setup with my cellular router to extend the coverage area.
YMMV.

Sounds good! Especially the $39. I must admit WB satellite is part of the issue here. I know that. But I also had problems with this linksys router in Pittsburgh connected to Comcast Highspeed. So between the 2 of them it's a nightmare sometimes.

Thank you too! bpgreen...

Honestly, I think that if you go with any of the well known names (Linksys, Netgearr, Belkin probably target the home market the most) you'll have comparable results. I think the problems encountered are most often due to external circumstances. For example, in my case, it might work better if I moved it a few feet. As I think about it, I realize that I never had a problem with the Linksys or Zyxel, but my daughter often did and the Netgear is near her computer, so maybe there's a lot of metal between that spot and my office (where the Linksys and Zyxel sat).

Zep ,
Here is a place that has a router for less than $40.00 I have bought some stuff from this place and they always have good prices.

Here is a link that might be useful: Router for 25.00