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    I am in a market to get a router. I don't think i want it it wireless but other then that I don't know what to get. Can someone suggest something to.
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  2. I use this linksys router:
    http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=561

    It also has a built in hardware firewall.

    It lets you also set up an internal network, but I have been unable to, so I do not know if this is a problem with my software firewall, xp or just my settings.
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  3. Originally Posted by pixel
    I use this linksys router:
    http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=561

    It also has a built in hardware firewall.

    It lets you also set up an internal network, but I have been unable to, so I do not know if this is a problem with my software firewall, xp or just my settings.
    It's just your settings

    I used to use that router before I setup my Cisco 2505
    tgpo famous MAC commercial, You be the judge?
    Originally Posted by jagabo
    I use the FixEverythingThat'sWrongWithThisVideo() filter. Works perfectly every time.
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  4. /me hugs his befsr41
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    Pixel is Lynksys BEFSR41 router for advanced users for beginners too.
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  6. I have had good experienced with both SMCs and DLINKs. If you just need a basic router with no advanced features, just about anything will suffice.

    You should, however, make sure it ahs firewall and the ability to manually open ports so you can run your apps with the access to the 'net that they need.
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  7. Originally Posted by slimmx
    Pixel is Lynksys BEFSR41 router for advanced users for beginners too.
    Hope ya don't mind me chiming in....

    This router/4 port switch is a cinch to setup
    5 mins or so.

    plug it in
    change your IP to 192.168.1.x
    access the config via your browser
    setup your connection
    done

    Come with easy setup guide
    tgpo famous MAC commercial, You be the judge?
    Originally Posted by jagabo
    I use the FixEverythingThat'sWrongWithThisVideo() filter. Works perfectly every time.
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    What about Microsoft Broadband Networking 10/100 Ethernet Wired Base Station (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?edc=436430)
    I read mixed reviews, some ppl say its good others don't.
    I used to have NetGear RP614, but it broke and I don't want to get it again.
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  9. Unless you want something special, any router should do the trick.

    There are only a few things you should watch out for and understand. Appologies if you know these...

    1) having a 100BaseT router over a 10BaseT router will NOT increase your internet connection speed (unless you use fiber optics to connect). Only transfers between your computers.

    2) choose a router that has PPPoE (pretty much all do)

    3) choose a router that has a switch, not a hub, for the LAN ports

    4) choose a router that has MAC address filtering (not too important with wired but very important with wireless). This will deny access by other computers.

    5) If you plan to do any remote processing, like remote access to where you work, make sure VPN is allowed on the router.
    "A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct."
    - Frank Herbert, Dune
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  10. Originally Posted by slimmx
    Pixel is Lynksys BEFSR41 router for advanced users for beginners too.
    It's the first router I ever tried as I needed it straight away when I got broadband in.

    It comes with a cd now which automatically sets it up for you, it even has instructions how to connect up the wires.

    The only problem I faced was having my software firewall on which wouldn't allow it to recognise the router. Luckily I realised this and turned the firewall off.

    (Pretty much as easy as stiltman said, although the CD does everything that he said.)
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    Whats the difference between v.2 and v.3 Linksys BEFSR41 routers?
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  12. Originally Posted by slimmx
    Whats the difference between v.2 and v.3 Linksys BEFSR41 routers?
    They are just 2 different hardware versions of it.

    From a search on google the v3's are more available now than the v2's. But on some sites they say the v3 has issues, which should be fixed with the next linksys firmware. Some also say that if you purely want to save money and are not concerned about getting the new version, you can save yourself quite a bit and get a v2.

    Hope this helps.
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