Poll: :: Netgear RT314 or SMC Barricade? ::

[lhplam]

both are way cheap, both seem to do a ton - but I'm torn.

while the smc has more features (print server, port forwarding/rangin...)I understand the it's wicked finicky with DSL w/o an assigned static IP. (IE: Earthlink DSL)

whadayathink???

can ya help a brother out???

Obviously I'm new to this so if I sound like I'm on drugs please set me straight.

thanks!

 

[SuperKen!]

Read up about it at.
www.practicallynetworked.com

 

[lhplam]

I did! Before this post no less.

Still don't see a reason to go with the SMC considering the potential probs.

Still don't see a reason to go with the RT314 conidering the SMC has more features.

 

[MuffD]

I like the SMC. I had the Linksys before too but I liked the print server on the SMC. The only problem I had at first was getting on to MIRC. After that, everything is fine.

 

[mastarecoil]

The linksys is crap. The netgear is great, but limited features. The smc is loaded with features and cost the same. Buy.com has it for $110. Im going to order there with a coupon for teachbargains.

Garrett.

 

[DaveR]

How much is the coupon for and where is it.. at techbargains?

 

[DaveR]

MUFFSTAH...

Since you have SMC setup, I know it does Printer sharring and Cable Modem sharing...but will it also allow the powered on computers to do file sharing? I use Wingate now.

TIA

 

[Quickfingerz]

Netgear all the way!

 

[mastarecoil]

Ok changed my mind. Now that amazon has free shipping on the netgear I can pm to staples and use the coupon so its only $85. Buy.com I was wrong on price it would be $117 for me shipped. So there is a $30 price diffrence. The netgear is still good, lacks some featres, but for $30 I dont care. I own a bay networks switch and im happy with the company, so I trust the netgear.

Garrett.