gsob and viafax999,
Thanks for the quick advice. I already have security set to WPA2. I have to check whether all my devices are 802.11n capable (iPhone 5, iPad 2, Apple TV, Nook). I downloaded inSSIDer and will use it around the house.
Having a decent home network sure requires a lot of technical knowledge from a humble consumer.
If I return the new version I router, would it make sense to buy a dual band router and attach it to the version C from Verizon? Would a dual band router running wireless n improve both speed and wall penetration compared to my version C? If this is too much of a new question (thread), nevermind.
Thanks!