I have just purchased a gaming router but really have not purchased any routers over the past three years. Most home users think that the current technology is plenty fine 802.11g or n. Most home users are also set back by some of the complexity around setting up home networking. Cisco and Belkin are out there trying to get new customers, focusing on providing additional services in order to make the home/routing setup experience easier. Belkin has opted to make routing choices easier to grasp, like their Surf Line, Share, Play and Play Max wireless routers. Applications are also included to self healing or troubleshooting applications to detect and fix an issue for the user. The Print Genie also helps the users in order to setup printers etc. If you do a lot of downloads, torrent traffic, Xbox or gaming consoles on your network, go for the “Play Max Router” from Belkin.

Cisco also is in the game with their easy Valet service router line. Two versions are available from Cisco. The Valet Cost and the Valet Plus. The cost is aimed at Home with most wireless clients. The Plus is geared toward mixed wireless/wired environment. The Valet comes with a router and USB Valet sticks that lets you configure the wireless settings on your laptop or desktop in three easy steps. If you are wanting for something easy and the ability to be on the network in 90 seconds this is a good system to purchase. Like on most things do you own research and read customer reviews before making any purchases. Good Luck!