Question: Which is the best router to buy/use  for a BT Basic broadband package ( option 1 )? 

Answer: I have been using a Linksys Network Everywhere NR041wm. This is a $40 wired router. I see in your question you are on BT. That is British Telco? That would be ADSL service, correct? I am not totally familiar with that but the router I recommend accommodated both PPPoE and DHCP. It is also expandable via an add on hub or switch. I have a 3Com Super Stacker II 24 port hub added to increase the number of ethernet ports from 4 ports on board to 3 on board the router and 23 port usable on the hub, for a total of 26 usable port to my LAN. These are available used for about $20.
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