The rest of us use Dlink, Linksys, Netgear without a hitch. Almost everyone gets to download/install latest firmware and drivers even on new boxes.
But you wrote best so that moves us to the Cisco and Apple units that you don't see often.
Bob
hey..i'm planning on buying a router for home use between me and my sisters through a laptop and computer..was wondering which router should i get that is able to provide the basic needs of sharing (and speed)..thanks in advance.

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