New Router

[WonderBread]

I need a new router, my dad bought a US Robotics(what was he thinking?!?) 10/100 4 port router a year or two ago and its just about hit the hay. i need your suggestions on what a good router would be to get that will last alot better and have a good firewall.

thx.

[cloasters]

Do you need a modem/router or just a router?

[WonderBread]

just the router

[Con]

Wired/wireless?

[danrok]

I'd suggest looking at D-Link and Netgear.

[WonderBread]

its a wired router.

what would be the best model for the either one of them?

[Con]

There is no "best" model.

If you are going to choose this, you need to choose what is best for you, factoring in features, cost, ugpradability, and think about what you may need in the future.

If I were you, I'd be purchasing a Linksys WRT54G Wireless broadband router, it has all the wireless equipment, and a 4 port switch, as well as a router/firewall solution, and it only costs £50!

But like I said you need to choose yourself.

I've tried belkin, netgear, and linksys, linksys is the best kit i've used.

Con

[danrok]

What type of broadband modem do you have? USB or ethernet?

[Con]

I did ask him if it was a modem/router or just a router, so I assume he is running an ethernet modem plugged into the modem port of his router.

[WonderBread]

yes, i have a cable modem which is connected to the router via ethernet then to the rest of the comps in my house through wired connections

[Daniel ~]

I use a Net gear RT 314, probably a bit dated, but flawless and transparent in operation, easy to set up and came with good 1st. timer instructions.

[Con]

Seriously, I would highly reccomend that you purchasse the Linksys WRT54G Wireless Broadband Router.

Linksys equipment is cisco engineered right? So thats got to be a good thing in my books .

It doesn't cost much more than a wired router, and it comes with an inbuilt 4 port 10/100 switch, Firewall, DHCP server, etc etc etc.

Even if you don't use the wireless functionality, at least it is there if you decide to get a laptop in the future!

[danrok]

How about this one?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...122-008&depa=5

Firewall looks quite extensive and it's cheap. Probably the current version of Daniel's one.

[Áedán]

Originally Posted by Con

Linksys equipment is cisco engineered right? So thats got to be a good thing in my books

Except that those designs were around before Cisco bought them... It's also not necessarily engineered to Cisco's normal standards, but depending which side of Cisco you see, that might not be a bad thing...

[cloasters]

Again with the Wireless. Why? Personally, I have enough security problems already, I don't want war driving greedy nerds hijacking my connection.

Granted, they rock if you have a notebook that you want to use anytwhere in your house without wiring the whole dwelling.

[dolanenwindrift]

I'd go with the Netgear, unless you REALLY want wireless. I'm sticking with the wires, 1GB networks are simply faster than anything wireless has to offer

[Daniel ~]

Yes, that's one hell of a design update on my RT314! ":O}

[danrok]

Originally Posted by cloasters

Again with the Wireless. Why? Personally, I have enough security problems already, I don't want war driving greedy nerds hijacking my connection.

Granted, they rock if you have a notebook that you want to use anytwhere in your house without wiring the whole dwelling.

I agree. Wireless has its uses, but there's a bit of a wireless bandwagon at the moment. People are keen to jump on it with no good reason. Cables are best for networking unless you have good reason to use wireless.

The wireless part of my router is disabled, but if someone calls round with a wireless laptop I can enable it for them.

[Con]

Fine each to their own.

I think I did suggest he uses it as a wired router didn't i? just he will have the function there incase he needs it in the future.

Up to you - I'll keep my trap shut.