What is a Suitable Wireless Router for a Growing Office?

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A growing office with 15 Wi-Fi workstations and 2 print servers is experiencing issues with a generic Linksys router, including DHCP failures and write errors in their accounting system. The user seeks a more reliable wireless router that can handle increased demand beyond typical SOHO models. Recommendations include a high-end Linksys router priced between $150-$200 or a low to mid-range Cisco router costing $300-$500. A specific router model from Newegg was suggested as a potential solution. The discussion emphasizes the need for a robust router to support the office's expanding network requirements.
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Hey kids! I've come to PF seeking a recomendation for a wireless router. I moonlight and do IT work when I can. This office originally had a lot fewer computers and worked fine using a generic Linksys wifi router. The office has grown considerable since then and with the addition of several new laptops and workstations, I've got a total of 15 wifi workstations, plus 2 wifi print servers. The accounting system they use is windows based implementing dbase as the data store. The accounting system is flakey and not well written but we are stuck with it for now. I occationaly get overflows and write errors during postings that make my job a pain since I have to go and trip flags in the tables to undo file locks, partial postings, ect. Plus, the DHCP server in the router occationally flakes out and quits renewing IP's. I probably have to reset the router at least once a week. Can anyone recommend a decent wifi router that isn't the SOHO stuff you find at Office Depot. Thanks!
 
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Thanks for the recomendation Greg. I appreciate the help and will research the one you suggested.
 

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