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    Router Suggestion

    Have a client's office with 35+ pc's hooked to the network. I recently purchased a new router,(about 7 months ago), which is now having problems with intermittent and loss of connection. The router is a Linksys industrial, don't know the model at the moment. I have done 3 replacements in about as many years. This is a Doctors office and they are online all day long with the medical records being web based. My question is, what router would you reccomend for a replacement, strong enough to handle this many PC's and would last longer then this? All help appreciated.
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    It's not the computers that keep having problems, it's the users!!

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    I am a big fan of Netgear, and to a lesser extent, D-Link. The Linksys routers have gone downhill IMHO since Cisco bought them out.

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    Where is the router... these things can overheat and quietly fry. Has the router still got a warranty?

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    The router is located in a wire room whicj is approx 14' x 12' very open and air conditioned. I believe it may still have a warranty however, the system would still be down to return under the warranty. They just want it fixed. I figured to get a new router and return this under warranty and have a spare for this office as a backup.

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    Is it plugged into a power block that has anti-surge? Does the phone line go through the anti-surge too?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guts3d View Post
    I am a big fan of Netgear, and to a lesser extent, D-Link. The Linksys routers have gone downhill IMHO since Cisco bought them out.
    I'd agree and add that I've been pleased with the performance of 3Com's Business Connect series.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo View Post
    Is it plugged into a power block that has anti-surge? Does the phone line go through the anti-surge too?
    Router is plugged into battery backup, (APC/UPS) no phone lines plugged into it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slgrieb View Post
    I'd agree and add that I've been pleased with the performance of 3Com's Business Connect series.
    Thank you, will check out the 3Com. Last I heard there was issues not being as well made as it used to be though.

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    My experiences, at least continue to be positive, but everyone's mileage varies.

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