New MacBook attempting to connect to 3rd party wireless n router

I was wondering if anyone might have a few suggestions for me getting a MacBook 2.16 GHz running Mac OS X 10.5.1 connected to a third-party 802.11n wireless access point.
The router is a cheap AirLink 101 N router. I have no problems when the router is set to mixed g/b. I am
The issues start to arise when I start introducing n protocols. If I set the router to mixed g/b/n, I can connect and the network utility will show n speed, but I start having wireless network deafness. Seems connection is lost at times for a few minutes and then comes back. The speed of my network applications such as browsing also seems to slow down. Takes images longer to load. If I set the router to n only, I can never connect. I have tried disabling wireless security and that does not help. I have also tried all other security settings. I just can never connect. I haven't played with the other settings. I have a new iMac that when the router is set to n only will not connect either.
If anyone has suggestions, I would love to try them. I am seriously considering purchasing the AirPort Extreme N, but I don't like to give up on something when I am having problems.
Thanks,

I'm using Netgear Rangemax DG834 which works great for a Macbook and a PC. Good range in a big house with thick walls and well into the garden. Setup and maintenance is simple.
Having some trouble getting the Macbook to hook up to the network automatically on startup, but that's a Mac not a router problem.
If you want to go for wireless printing then I'd use all Apple stuff as it seems easier to hang together - I've tried a couple of wireless printer servers which were expensive and generally useless.
Cheers

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