i need a good 8 port router

[MikeMike]

what is a good 8 port router? i was gunna get the smc barricade w/ printer port, however that is out of stock at newegg. is there a better router, or a better solution for me? i will be having atleast 5 computers, if not more on it, and a printer. i need to order this asap. please help

MIKE

 

[JackMDS]

Much cheaper to get a 4 port Router + Switch.

 

[MikeMike]

and it will work the same way as a single router?

MIKE

 

[JackMDS]

Yeah.

 

[MikeMike]

reccomendations?

MIKE

 

[22Admub]

I got the SMC7008abr, I haven't had much of any oppurtunity to really put it thru it's paces, but it's working ok so far. and it cost 80 bucks at www.yesmicro.com(they had plenty in stock). So basically it's up to you to decide whether the extra bux is worth just one box, as opposed to cheaper, but 2 boxes.

 

[SaigonK]

NetGear FVS318 - 8 port router/firewall / SPI capable.
A kick ass unit!

If you get a 4 port switch and a 4 port router then you dont get 8 free ports of course...

 

[JackMDS]

You can Get 4 ports Cable/DSl Router for $10-$20. (I think that CompUAS has an SMC for $10).

Add to it this: 16 Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch $40 after reabte.

Results 18 available ports for $50.