I need a simple answer for a router question

[suckerface]

Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

you may need (should do, I mean) to load DD-WRT firmware on your linksys, and get rid of the factory image,
then you will have the doors open to really fine tune the linksys and control how it operates.
dd-wrt is FAR better than the original linksys firmware.

time to step up the game http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index

Check out Tomato as well (http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato) Another good alternative.

*NOTE* Flashing the firmware on a router, while giving good benefits, can lead to a bricked router if not done properly. Be sure to read the documentation and above all else, TAKE YOUR TIME!