I've never understood routers, so here is a dumb question . . .

[Numo]

I have a 4th generation AirPort Extreme. Would upgrading to a newer router be worth considering? If so, how about this one: http://www.rakuten.com/prod/d-link-dir-8...23714.html

My current AirPort specs are:

AirPort Extreme 802.11n (4th Generation) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight

Length: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
Width: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
Height: 1.3 inches (34 mm)
Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams)1
Wireless protocols

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency bands

2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneously
Radio output power

20 dBm (nominal)
Compatibility

Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n enabled Mac computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows-based PCs
NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)