Other 802.11n routers?

I know the "n" is not standardized yet but almost every company has their own router out already. For the most part, are they interoperable? Do you have to have Apple's "n" router to use with APPLETV or can you use a Belkin, Netgear, Lynksys or D-Link (at "n")? Will my MacBook Pro equiped "n" work with some other brand router at "n" speeds?

i've had problems with a wrt350n and my macbook pro.
After getting the new router and installing the 802.11n update, my wireless connection would drop out after a few minutes of use. Even the latest airport update doesn't fix it (although it makes it last a bit longer before it dies).
I'm using the dd-wrt firmware in my router, and haven't tried tweaking the settings on the router yet - i'm told that might help a bit, but i'm not exactly sure which things to change.
So for now, you might want to wait, or just go with the apple solution.

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