looking for a new router
 

im looking for a new router, i need atleast 4 ports (id prefer 8)

and i need as many options as i can get.

stuff like

routing ports to internal ip's,

binding ip's to mac addresses (so i always have the same IP)

it need to alot of connections at the same time (bit torrent and other P2P)


im moving out and need to by a new one. any suggestions, price is not a concern, quality is.

Is your port forwarding static? If so, I find Linksys routers easy to maintain and adequate.

~Wireless Routers~
D-Link AirPremier AG DI-784
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=299
*802.11 a/b/g compliant
*11a/11g Dualband Wireless Router, meaning that you are transfering a large file between computers, and are also working on the internet, you internet performance won't take a hit.
$127.00 @ newegg
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...127-139&depa=0

$81.00 for Wireless PCI card @ newegg
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...127-136&depa=0

Linksys Wireless-G WRT54GS
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=610
Key features:
*DHCP Server
*4 Ports
*802.11 Compliant
*Easy Web Configuration
*Support Wireless G, or B
*dedicated internet & LAN bandwidth, meaning if you're moving a large amount of data from one to computer to another, your internet connection won't take a hit.
$119.00 @ outpost.com
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3953818
$79.00 @ outpost.com
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3953888

I couldn't find the wireless d-link router w/ printserver, that's the only one missing from my list.

~Wired Routers~

I happen to think Dlink has an edge over linksys as far as being a wired router.

D-Link DI-604 4-Port Advanced Firewall Router
*4 port
*Easy to setup
*DHCP server
$37.99 @ outpost.com
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3362022
don't let the price fool you, it's a very good, winning cnet's editors choice award.

Couldn't find a 8 port router, but d-link makes a 7 and 8 port switch that run around $150-250. These are enterprise switches made for home office users and small businesses.
http://www.electronics.shoppingguide...ink-DI707.html

thanks for the help