Which DSL router?

[mdXtreme3d]

Looking for opinions on Linksys, Netgear, Netopia etc DSL routers. We're upgrading the ISDN here at work to DSL and need a new router to go with. We're using a Netopia ISDN router and are very happy with it, so I figured we'd just go with the Netopia DSL router. Any input is appreciated
TIA

-Matt

 

[Harrald]

We use the "Linksys" 4 port router for our small (5 computer. There's also a 6 port hub involved) homes (multi-house) network. In the 3 months that we've had it the only problem has been the rare need to unplug the router to re-boot it. It's almost dummy-proof to set up and seems to be a good deal price-wise.

Also the built-in firewall makes your network invisible to port scanning.

Hope that helps a bit.

 

[valicon]

Linksys.

 

[croak]

Do any of the home broadband routers do ip forwarding? Most of the ones i've looked at just take one static ip and route to nats internal. But my isp gives me 8 static ips that i want to route to 8 internal nat'ed boxes. Any recommendations?

 

[Aos]

Xtream3d,

The Linksys routers are very easy to configure. Often, all you need to do is set your pc's to obtain an ip address automatically, shut them down, turn on the router (make sure it's acting as a dhcp server, which it should do by default I believe), turn the pc's on and boom your IP network is ready to go. Next, the Router will try to obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP. Unless, your ISP uses a login scheme like PPPoE, your router should be able to connect to the net and service the needs of all the PC's on your network within 10 minutes of opening the box.

If your ISP does use PPPoE, then all you have to do is enter your Username and Password on the setup screen in the router (The router is accessed via your browser).

Either way, you're up and running in short order. I don't have much experience with the other products you've mentioned, but I know for sure that the 3 Linksys routers I've had to deal with, made my life a lot easier.

Forgot who asked this, but yes, the Linksys routers do support IP Forwarding, and it can do either up to 6 or 8 ports total (if you need to forward to 8 ports to multiple IPs, the Linksys won't be able to meet your needs).

 

[dcdomain]

On another thread, people where comparing the SMC Barricade with the Linksys, and from their posts, I opted for for the SMC Barricade. What it has that the Linksys doesn't is the printer port, so that might be worth checking out... not sure if they have one with more ports... I guess you could connect a hub to it right?

Ordered mine from Outpost last night for $100 at around 7pm. Received it this morning! Damn Outpost is the shiznits!!!