As I type this I am connected to this site via wireless laptop after having resolved a few glitches. I turn modem on, allow it to sync with dslam, turn router on, allow it to stabilize a bit then boot laptop, and connect with no fuss. But a couple of unresolved issues remain with router configuration and/or security. I have changed the default router password, SPI is enabled, Filter anonymous internet requests and filter ident enabled, with filter multicast and NAT redirect unchecked. MAC Address filtering is enabled and set for only 3 nodes. Here's the rub: when I enabled wireless security, using WEP, the laptop lost connectivity. Options are WPA and WPA2 personal, WPA and WPA2 enterprise, and RADIUS. I don't think that I have to go to great lengths to secure my network against unauthorized access, considering where I live, there's not that many computer literate people around, and probably none able to hack a network, but I am not taking any chances. Any suggestions for optimizing security settings without causing connectivity issues would be appreciated. Also, I am still considering flashing my router with DD-WRT. I knew when I bought my router the firmware was prone to be unstable and lose connection. Supposedly DD-WRT is more stable and has greater range. Problem is, there are no do-overs if something goes wrong and I would end up with a brick that the warranty would not cover if Linksys should discover I had flashed it with 3rd party firmware. Suggestions, Ideas?