Advice on new wireless router

It's time to replace my G-standard wireless router. It works fine, but it's getting rather hot while it runs.

Typically, the only device that connects wirelessly is my Tivo, but occasionally my guests or I use a laptop wirelessly.

I've been looking at the options available, and I can't decide whether just to get a new G-standard router, a G-standard with range booster, or an N-standard router. Typically, the N-standard routers are significantly more expensive than the G-standard, but Best Buy has an N-standard router (D-Link, I believe) on sale this week for $60.

Although I it shouldn't make a difference, I'll be adding a new iMac to the mix in a few weeks.

So, if you were replacing your router, what would you buy?

 

If you're looking at the iMac then I would consider the Apple WAPs. They have some nice features and work very well and effortlessly. The Airport Express isn't N compatible but will let you stream music to that location using the optical output and it's great for listening to music on your stereo from your iTunes library or share a USB printer. The Airport Extreme is N compatible and lets you network a USB drive to share with other computers or share a printer. The Airport Express supports 802.11b/g and the Extreme supports 802.11a/b/g/n

Don't bother with 'range booster' WAPs. They're a waste of money. Personally, I would go for a router that also supported 802.11a since there is less interference on that channel and won't interfere with any phone. 802.11a also has more channels available so that if your neighbor has an 802.11a network you have a better chance of getting an available channel. This will do more to extend range than the other gimmicks, especially in this area where there are so many wireless networks around.