[upchuck]

A $30 router is a "commodity item." Cost more to fix it, assuming its bad, than a new one would cost.

This Linksys router from Newegg has been around awhile. Has over 4,000 reviews.

[PROCON]

Thanks Chuck, a good recommendation.

[glorgau]

> A $30 router is a “commodity item.” Cost more to fix it, assuming its bad, than a new one would cost.

Also, routers can and do get hacked if you’ve not kept the firmware up to date. Or even if the firmware is “up to date”.

Most people never even do this.

And if it is “hacked”, how could you even tell if it were? That’s a technical feat that requires skills most people don’t have.

If in doubt, throw it out.