Need a new router

Hello,
My current Linksys has died and I need to replace it and have considered the Extreme (802.11N) but I have several concerns and feel that this may be the best place to get my questions answered.
I have read about people having issues writing to a disk connected to the router, the speeds are very slow. Is this still a current issues or has it been resolved with an update?
Will I have issues connecting a Nintendo Wii or a wireless Xbox360 to the net work?
Has there been any issues with security on the router being comprised?
I also have an older laptop with a Linksys 802.11b card, will I be able to connect to the extreme with that card?
I like the idea of connecting a hard drive and printers to the router, has anyone had issues hooking up more then one printer?
Thanks,
Jason

bukweet222, Welcome to the discussion area!
Disk access is never going to be "fast" when you have USB 2 and wireless networking involved.
Will I have issues connecting a Nintendo Wii or a wireless Xbox360 to the net work?
Others have connected.
Has there been any issues with security on the router being comprised?
No
I also have an older laptop with a Linksys 802.11b card, will I be able to connect to the extreme with that card?
Yes but the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) will need to be configured to operate in an 802.11b compatible mode. Also the 802.11b clients will slow down the speed of the wireless network.

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cisco+Linksys+-+Dual-Band+Wireless-N+Router+with+4-Port+Ethernet+Switch/...
We should have them readily available at our local store in your area. If not, we can do an online order or an order that allows you to pay at one store and pick up at a store that has it in stock.
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It depends on what your idea of moderately priced is... however, I would go with the 6th generation Apple AirPort Extreme -> http://store.apple.com/us/product/ME918LL/A/airport-extreme?fnode=4d.
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My online cable service says they deliver 15 Mbps.
My cat5 LAN speed tests show 11-14 Mbps.
I have an older 802.11B router.
If a B router does up to 11mbps why would my iPhone
test in the 1.5 - 3.0 Mbps range when I'm holding the phone
6" away from the router antenna?
My house has cat5 everywhere so until now I haven't had a need for wan.
Thinking about getting the iPad 2 (next month?) and was hoping for better wireless speed then what my iPhone is showing.
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I had a cisco router for a long time in my office that stopped working yesterday. I was really pleased with my router, so wanted to buy another Cisco model.
I have ~ 6 or so computers that I'd like to connect to the router in the office. Can anyone help recommend a good model for me to purchase?
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Help needed choosing a new router

Hi there,
Our company is in need of a new router for internet traffic. Because I'm having trouble selecting a model, I would like to ask for your help on this one. Our situation is as follows:
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- Backup internet connection is an ADSL connection (not normally in use)
- Currently our old DrayTek Vigor 2910 is incapable of processing more than 25 Mbps.
- We have approximately 35 users working in our office.
- Traffic primarily consists of web browsing, e-mail and VOIP phone calls.
When the need arises, we would like to have the option of adding an additional cable connections for more bandwidth.
Additionally, we would like to replace our OpenVPN server with Cisco VPN on this new router, which should handle about 5 users during daytime and 10 outside of office hours.
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