have SPEAKEASY.NET (DSL) which Router to buy for the easiest NAT Config?

[lain]

Thanks in advance, Topic says all.

 

[Santa]

Depends on your needs and price you can afford or get the router at.

Most home routers do about the same in terms of performance.

I am partial to Asante and SMC. Linksys, 3com, Netgear are also up there in terms of popularity.

As a more specific comparision and you should be able to narrow down your choices better.

I personally have an Asante and it has ALL the features I need or want in such a low priced package (what I got it for).

There is no "best" but there is a Top 5 or top 10. Depends on you to pick which few to compare and come back for good and bad for each.

 

[JackMDS]

There are no significant differences between most of the Entry level Cable/DSL Routers.

Conventional Wisdom claims: The Routing Trinity.

1. Netgear RT314
2. Barricade 7004ABR
3. Linksys BEFSR41

(The above are 4 ports, they have also 8 ports version, same reviews apply).

Some Routers have an additional Printer Server, and DialUp Modem input for backup.

As long as you use the Router for regular Internet surfing, and files downloading it really does not matter which Router you buy.

What emerges, as a different between Cable/DSL Routers is Ports opening?

If you do extensive use, of online Gaming or you are running a server, or you use on line services like iRC etc. You need to open additional ports through the Router?s Hardware Firewall. You want to make sure that the Router that you buy has the flexibility to do port opening in the way you like it.

List of typical ports use by variety of applications can be found here.

Special Applications - Port List.

I would choose the one that has the features that fit the way you use the Internet (and may be it is on sale).

Table comparing these Routers.

Comparing Cable/DSL Routers.

Link of Courtesy of: TallGeese