Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Just to give an example of how bad I needed a very good modem and router. It needs to be able to handle my load... - 2 Xbox 360's on extensive multiplayer games on both. And Netflix, and other streaming videos apps. (2 wired) - 3 laptops always on facebook. netflix, or downloading torrents. (1 wired, 2 wirelss) - anywhere from 1-4 Iphones/touch/galaxy/droids smartphones. (wireless) All at the same time on some occasions. When I originally had ATT's 2Wire device, it surprisingly handled it well. Until one day it just died. So as a surrogate until I found a better one. I had a ZOOM modem/router and a netgear N router for wireless. Nothing but problems since. I ordered the dlink dir655 hoping for better results but unsuccessful. Only was able to handle 1 xbox online at a time. 1 laptop on facebook and thats about it. I heard nothing but complaints from everyone in this house. Returned the dlink sadly. Not entirely its fault, could have been that ZOOM modem (crap device). Nonetheless the hunt was still on. Extensive nights reading all the reviews that could ever be written on an umpteen number of modems and routers out there. I tend to be loyal to the brands that I have been using but on this occasion, I had to stray and glad I did. Read many reviews on the ACTIONTEC models MOST GOOD REVIEWS and the reviews were very extensive and detailed. If it wasnt for those reviews I probably would have glanced them over time and again and still be unhappy with my internet service just because I liked to stick to the brand names that I knew. Being open minded really helped me acheive peace and joy in this house. Now I understand why the ACTIONTEC had so many great reviews. So let this be another one. From someone who totally understands how vital the internet is to this houses livelihood. This is by far and so far the best ever! 1. the price is well worth the investment. 2. the modem/router combo is a great space saver and works better than 2 separate units. 3. easy install 4. ATT DSL Compatible 5. no drops wired and wireless all working smoothly.