Free Router New Laptop

[Iken Fityemean]

Hi, just bought and awaiting delivery of my first laptop. My mate has offered me a router which he says is the right one for my cable broadband. Its a Buffalo WBR-G54. My knowledge in this area is sparse. I did a search and it appears to date from about 2003 when the 'G' standard for Wi Fi was in its infancy. My question is this. Will it need new drivers or firmware etc and will it give me similar performance as say a Belkin or Netgear router that I can buy for under £30 on Amazon? Some of the forums and reviews from 2003 are contradictory but several suggest it is not easy to set up and configure. (it will be a first for me but I can read a manual and fingers crossed understand most of the jargon)
Thanks for any input and opinion.

[Aragorn]

Doesn't read very well on the reviews and prob most importantly the default firmware doesn't support WPA security (only WEP insecurity).
You're more likely to get a satisfying and safe wireless experience with one of the brands - Netgear, Belkin or Linksys. (Linksys WRT54G does it for me)

[Iken Fityemean]

Thanks for that Aragorn. My mate sent me a PDF with the manual which confirms what you've said, though the way its worded I might have missed it if you hadn't mentioned it, quote "future support for WPA".