Question about a getting a router with Tomato or DDWRT on it

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I recently bought a new router that seems to be having problems.

My Internet stops working, then when I switch routers it works well, then it goes out, etc…Instead of trying to repair or resolve the issues with the router, I have decided to buy another router with Tomato on it. I have used one before that the DDWRT and it worked extremely well.

I will buy one off of eBay that is already loaded with Tomato, so I will not brick it or have to worry about learning how to do that.

My question(s) is that I see the older routers like I used to have, but also see plenty that appear to be newer routers that have faster speeds.

The router will be connected to my primary router via powerline networking. I used to put the router right next to my primary router for a direct connection, but I need just a bit more coverage.

Which Tomato based router would you suggest? I can buy it anywhere that offers it, but eBay seems to have good deals and I can trust the source (usually).

Here is what I used to have:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Linksys-WRT54G-Wireless-Router-Bridge-Access-point-W-tomato-Firmware-1-28-/161396140936?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item2593f5ab88

Here are some other options, although I am open to anything:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-installed-Tomato-ASUS-RT-N10P-150-Mbps-4-Port-10-100-Wireless-N-Router-/181498509933?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item2a42277a6d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belkin-Play-N600-Dual-Band-F7D8301-Router-Pre-installed-Advance-Tomato-/181498505367?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item2a42276897

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-RT-N10U-BLACK-802-11N-150Mbps-Wireless-N-Router-Enhanced-TOMATO-installed-/110990543132?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item19d78d491c

Thank you for any feedback or advice on which router to purchase.
 
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http://www.cnet.com/products/airstation-extreme-ac-1750-gigabit-dual-band-dd-wrt-router/

Some of those on eBay the seller has flashed, and do not come from the manufacturer with the open firmware installed. The router I linked to comes with DD-WRT from the factory.
http://www.cnet.com/products/airstation-extreme-ac-1750-gigabit-dual-band-dd-wrt-router/

Some of those on eBay the seller has flashed, and do not come from the manufacturer with the open firmware installed. The router I linked to comes with DD-WRT from the factory.
 
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