Dsl router?

[Oxy]

Whats the bennefits with a dsl router?

 

[Factor5]

do you mean a "dsl router" or a gateway computer that allows 2+ comps to share the same ip?

 

[Oxy]

I mean a dsl router. Before i had two computers connected with a twisted cable and used wingate to allow the to use the same ip.

 

[yevan]

You don't need one computer connected all the time. That would free up one computer... and save electricity? Oh, and you won't spend hours configuring NAT and stuff on a software router... a hardware router does these things automatically

If your router has an in-built hub, you can just plug your computers directly to it. If not, you will need a separate hub where you uplink the internet traffic from your router to your local LAN.

 

[Oxy]

Yeah i guess thats a bennefit.

 

[AMB]

If you want a recommendation, here you go:

Netgear RT111

It is what I am thinking of getting when I get a cable connection

 

[Oxy]

I already have one, Linksys with a built in 4 port switch.
Does anyone have any input in those?

 

[LXi]

The Linksys is better than NetGear, with a lot more features and most importantly the built in switch. Its definitely worth it because you dont have to have one machine on all the time as the server/host, second your client machines will not lose connection at all(in case your host crashes or fails), third it'll easier on your utility bill.

 

[AMB]

LXi, Netgear do one with a 10/100 Switch

RT114

 

[NOX]

I have nothing but positive things to say about my Netgear Gateway Router RT311, though not like the RT314, still very impressive. Very easy to setup (via Telnet for me), I have two servers running 24/7, for Intranet and Internet stuff via my ADSL connection. I also run gaming server for clan matches (my brothers clan for OGL/Counter-Strike).

<< I already have one, Linksys with a built in 4 port switch. >>

That?s a good one too, similar to the RT311/314. The fact that they both offer NAT, is the only real reason I needed to pick one up, I think the only reason why I choose to the Netgear over the Linksys is because of its metal case.

 

[Pastore]

I absolutely love my Linksys BEFSR41 4 Port Cable/DSL Router. They are going for $149.95 at buy.com, can't beat that price...

 

[Grant]

As metioned above i also love my linksys router. Haven't had any problems with it all.