Help Solve A Puzzle. . .very mixed use wired/wireless network. . .need new router

[raven70]

I have been reluctant to replace my existing wireless router (WRT54G2 V1) as it runs like a tank. However, I recently purchased a TV and Blu-Ray player that are wireless. They run great on the current wireless, but a little choppy on video. Pandora runs perfectly, just HuluPlus or Amazon streaming is not ready for prime-time. Please advise of a new wireless router.

I would like to move to a more robust wireless router that would hopefully add that bit of speed to make the TV or Blu Ray watchable. They are "almost" good enough now. I also watch a lot of movies from USB HD connected typically to Blu Ray. The potential to hook that up at the wireless router and pull from there is also a consideration (as I have 3 hard drives with movies).

HOUSE
2 story, and wireless router will be located in an office that is pretty centrally located. Greatest distance is about 30 ft and 2 walls.

MODEM
Coming in through Time Warner Road Runner on a SBV5220, which has 1 phone connected to it as well. I believe it is only 100 Mbs Ethernet coming out of that.

OTHER DEVICES
TV supports N, 2.4 and 5
Blu Ray supports N, only 2.4
1 Mac supports N, not sure what frequency
1 Laptop may support only G, but I have an extra Airlink Wireless N (2.4 only)
1 PC on an Airlink Wireless N (2.4only)
Nintendo Wii (I think that is only G?)
Kindle Fire (N, but do not know if 2.4 or 5 or both)
Samsung Galaxy S 2 (again, know it is N, but not what frequency)
iPhone 4 (again, know it is N, but not what frequency)

From a wireless perspective, I don't care if all of the devices run G, except for TV, so considering some sort of dual band solution. All of the other devices that require wireless use for web surfing and maybe some light gaming on one.

Have 3 wired PCs and 1 wired printer on network. So, I need 4 open ports. I could go with 3 if needed, but would prefer 4.

There are so many devices on the market, and I just don't know which one. Want to keep under $200 for a solution.

Thank you in advance for any advice.

EDIT:
Did try powerline solution, and in my testing would start at 100+ and drop to 2 within minutes. May be the wiring in my house.

EDIT#2:
Another point of consideration is that I can pickup 5-6 other wireless networks, only 1 or 2 strong enough to connect to, but there is a potential for interference. I believe they are all on 2.4 frequency though.

 

[thiggins]

Sounds like you want to try connecting the TV on 5 GHz, so get a dual-band N router. Stick with "N-600" types. Buy from a place where you can return without restocking fee, which would be Amazon or BestBuy. Or buy direct from Cisco Home store. Refurb'd E3200 is $80.

BTW Powerline problem could be due to noise. Lamp dimmers, cellphone chargers and even some flatscreen TVs can cause it. Line filters can remove it. See Slow HomePlug? Five Ways To Boost Powerline Network Speed