Need Info on Wireless Routers

[420]

My father-in-law wants to set up a wireless router and asked me to recommend brand names and capacity (speed?). I know jack shit about wireless routers because I always assumed they sucked for gaming.

Can anyone enlighten me on anything I should know about buying and setting up a wireless router?

-420

[Mo]

As you probably know, I've had pretty bad luck with those things.  I'd choose Linksys if you ask me.  Check reviews on www.newegg.com and see which ones people recommend.

[Soul Sojourner]

I have this model and have never had an issue with it. Although I hate wireless and have never used it for wireless, it has otherwise had no problems and works magnificently. (Ironically, I got it as an extra in something I bought off of Ebay, I wasn't even buying the router...) It's got good reviews and is 17x award winner, if that means anything to you.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190

I definitely recommend Linksys, regardless of the model.

My advice: Use a wired connection as often as you can. If it's not necessary for a computer to be on wireless, hook up a cable.