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Re:Izusaga, get a SMC8505T or 8508T – not the newer ones, or any other gigabit switch that supports jumbo frames. Jumbo frames are good, look for that feature. Given the way costs are now, I would suggest a gigabit switch and good (read: Broadcom or Intel chipset, *not* RealTek or NS chipset) gigabit NIC. It's not too much more money and it can deliver >100Mb/s LAN performance. Don't look for 1000Mb/s performance, look for more than 100Mb/s performance.
As far as a router goes, for home use, gigabit is not at all useful, helpful or relevant. A 15Mb/s pipe connecting to a 100Mb/s or 1000Mb/s connection doesn't make a difference. For SOHO routers, gigabit is currently just a marketing ploy. If you really needed a gigabit router, you'd know it (and believe me, they cost).
QoS is good but overrated. Simply having more bandwidth will help a lot. QoS is only necessary when there isn't enough bandwidth to go around. Unfortunately, the SOHO-grade routers I can think of that do good QoS can't handle the 15/2 speed. I would suggest that you try a regular SOHO router, like the one your ISP probably throws in with the service, first, and see if there's a problem anymore. The extra bandwidth might just make the problems you're having go away. If it doesn't, then you will need to find a router with good QoS prioritization for gaming that can also handle the bandwidth, and this would likely push you either to one of the high-end boxes like the D-Link "Gaming Router" or towards a dedicated PC running free firewall software.
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Re:Hm so what switch would be suggested for what I need?
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Re:YEs but thats not a factor of bandwidth as much as latency. The older broadband routers had a propensity to disconnect with gamespy refreshes, etc. newer ones probably dont. Zyxel I have now and am happy.
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Re:Well, I need some type of solution or upgrade. My current BEFSR41 v2 is straight horrible for gaming. Disconnects and drags internet to a crawl with just two people doing anything intensive.
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Re:I have used linksys. And I hear that linky gigabit does have a huge fan on it. most of those gigabits seemed to. Gigabit is just a waste to have at home. Thats backbone type of speed. closer you get to the computer, the slower speed you really need.
Also copying from two computers on the local network shouldnt affect the router much as only the switch portion should kick in.
I just ordered a Netgear switch from newegg as I wanted an 8 port that had MDI/MDIX and it seemed the best.
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Re:Hah. I just want an overall solution to drops in online gaming. If purchasing a switch and routing the LAN through it was the solution I needed all along, great, it ends up saving me money.
Thanks a ton guys. 
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Re:hehe cosmetics :/…
I'm a linksys whore (http://www.mddesignstudio.com/pics/linksys-stack.jpg)
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Re:Giga By default is CAT6 compatible.
Giga Speed would work well with CAT5e too.
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Re:SMC SMC8505T (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833129012) for example? :thumbsup:/:thumbsdown:? Cosmetics aren't required it's just an added bonus.
Also, as for cabling standards I notice this switch is listed as cat3 or cat5 compatible. I'm assuming this includes cat5e for the increased bandwith? And does this mean it will not work with cat6 cabling? I can easily get lost on the network cable standards, I'm primarily a hardware guy so excuse my ignorance. 
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Re:LOL.
The Model name of the Linksys starts with EGO.
High on cosmetics.
High in Price
And does Not look like Jumbo Frames.
That is a Big EGO.;)
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P.S. Look at the SMC Entry Level Line.
Low price. High Jumbo Frames, different cosmetics:thumbsup:
Re:Would this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Showimage.asp?Mode=&Type=&Image=33-124-021-04.JPG%2C33-124-021-03.JPG%2C33-124-021-02.JPG%2C33-124-021-01.JPG&CurImage=33-124-021-04.JPG&Description=LINKSYS+EG005W+10%2F100%2F1000Mbps+Swi tch+-+Retail) be a good unit to utilize? (I love the way Linksys models stack, I'm a sucker for cosmetics)
Newegg reviews are quite funny, is there really a fan in that somehow or was that person on drugs? :shocked:
Re:Hm the current router I'm using is a pretty old Linksys. Your suggestions are perfect, and I've done a lot of reading which helped me educate myself on this. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any QoS settings for this router with the most recent firmware installed. =/
Manual shows the router is a BEFSR41 v2
Re:If I were you i'd forget a gigabit capable router – get a gigbit switch to hook your machines up to, then have a router plugged into the same switch. That way you will get full speed between local boxes and take a load off the border router. This would also be cheaper.
That's the setup I'm currently using and ive been very happy so far. Network file copies are super fast and I never see a slow down with web surfing, even while playing an online game.
To help with your surfing speeds log into your Linksys and go to your QoS settings. I have firmware version Firmware Version: v3.03.6 and the QoS settings are under the Application and Gaming tab. Set the HTTP priorty to high and your router should designate an adequate amount of bandwith to hande your web surfing even while other applications are trying to hog your bandwith. Hope that helps.
Re:If I were you i'd forget a gigabit capable router – get a gigbit switch to hook your machines up to, then have a router plugged into the same switch. That way you will get full speed between local boxes and take a load off the border router. This would also be cheaper.
Re:just because its a gig network does not mean it will be better for you. Trith is that lots of these 'broadband' routers have limited throughput. Just getting a gigabit version would not guarantee your throughput increase on the WAN side. Truth is that linksys can probably only pass 4-6mb on the WAN connection regardless to the physical link speed.
You will have to look in the routers specs to find its true throughput. The link speed does not tell the story. especially with a router that must open the packet and and make a routing decision. broadbandreports.com may have more info on specific models for you.
Re:You might find answers here:
Link to: Peer to Peer Giga Networks (http://www.ezlan.net/giga.html)
Link to: Setting a Home Giga network. (http://www.ezlan.net/giga_net.html)
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