looking for a router

[Garma]

hmm, I'd suggest you should get in contact with a linux geek like me (well.. I used to be). I've done it a dozen times:

-get your hands on a pentium 1 (shouldn't cost you more than 30 bucks), I've bought them a couple of times on the internet.
- get yourself 2 networking cards, preferably new ones. they are cheap these days
-put a larger hard disk in it if you want to use it as a fileserver
-install debian or mandrake
-configure iptables (linux' own firewall/NAT system)

and you have your own server for less than 50 bucks, and it's not hard to do except for configuring iptables.

why a server?

- iptables has proven itself to be invaluable when talking about security
- configuration from everywhere around the world using ssh
- cheap
- way more options and possibilities (mail, www, ftp, samba (linux' networking windows bridge), fileserver are all a piece of cake)
- an enormous community out there is waiting for your requests for help :)

[3Dfx_Sage]

I got myself a D-Link router / switch combo for $30. Works like a charm. Replaced my $130 Linksys with it and my connection went from being inconsistent speeds and down at least 6 hours a day, to always working and always drawing the full 1Mb.

[milkyman]

nah i'm definetly looking for a router not another machine hooked up to linux to act as a hardware firewall.

[Joel.Hooks]

that's what a router is dude.

I was dissatisfied with my linksys. Nothing but bad experiences tro report there. The D-Link replacement is much better. I would like to set up a small linux router/server box myself at some point. Way more versitile...

[milkyman]

i know what a router is . . .

i DON'T want to setup a seperate box running linux to act as a hardware firewall/router. i want to buy a "shop bought" router.

ie d--link and linksys.

the answer "d-link" or "linksys" is useless to me.

the defintion of a router is useless to me.

at least a model number and or why it would be a good buy would be useful.

i'm not trying to offend anyone (but succeding) but if you don't want to help me - then don't. instead of winding me up with useless comments.

thankyou
milkyman

[dvornik]

Ask over there:

http://www.dslreports.com/forums/all

[Joel.Hooks]

Maybe you should do a little legwork yourself then and quit being lazy with your requests for input. Either that or take the advice given weather you like it or not and be greatful that anybody even took the time to reply to your request.

Go play eeny-meeny at Best Buy.

"i am no expert on internet connections or standards or routers etc, so i need a little advice. anything nd everything."

And that's what you got. Hopefully your ungreatful attitude will yield minimal results now and in the future.

[RenderStream]

you can also try asking at broadbandreports.com

[Garma]

Originally posted by milkyman
i'm not trying to offend anyone (but succeding) but if you don't want to help me - then don't. instead of winding me up with useless comments.

relax dude.. Everyone is trying to help you, and no comments are useless. Skip the agressive talk. For the rest I second Joel.Hooks except that I don't wish you bad luck in your search coz that's sort of doing the same as you do.

Personally I was trying to help you with giving you a cheaper and better alternative. If you want type numbers check the manufacturers website and compare them and make your choise there.

[3Dfx_Sage]

okay, well what doy ou want in a router? Do you want a NAT? How bout DHCP server? You want a switch built in? If so, do you want, say, 4-port or perhaps 8-port? How about a print server?

Basically, get any "Cable/DSL Router" type thing from D-Link and you'll be satisfied. Unless you know what "VPN" is the you will likely never need it, so don't spend the extra money on a "VPN" router unless you want it for other features that are lacking on the non-VPN models. Just your basic, simple, nothing fancy router can be found here http://dlink.com/products/?pid=62 and you can get it for $40 here http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=33%2D127%2D013&searchdepa=0

[milkyman]

<relaxed. the comment was directed at lowdown. uhh how about the best router for $100. i am looking to network 1-3 computers. its a home network.

cheers

[3Dfx_Sage]

the best router for a home network with just 4 computers would be the DI-604 that I linked above. It doesn't have VPN support, but if you dont know that you need it then you won't and trying to use it when you don't need it can just serve to slow things down. If you want to go with a more expensive one then you're definitely talking over $100.

[milkyman]

NETGEAR Cable/DSL 54 Mbps Wireless Router, Model WGR614 - Retail


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=33-122-016&catalog=28&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0

thats what i'm gonna go for.

only problem

http://www.netgear.co.uk/html/prod_wireless_802_11_g_wgr614.htm

its £75 on overclockers.co.uk


BUT only $75 on newegg.com

so i'm paying $110!!!!

:cry:

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