Cheap router?
Haqsau
inexpensive router so I can connect several computers to the internet. I
realize there are software solutions to this but I don't really want to have
to leave a PC on all the time in order to access the internet. Anyone who
has experience with inexpensive routers designed for the SOHO market and
esp. for cable modem use, please post your experiences and tell me how much
it cost, who makes it, etc.
Thanks,
Hal
Paul Newhouse
I think you will get better results if are a bit more specific:
1) do you want a Microsoft centric solution?
2) do you want something off the shelf that operates kinka ok but, will
cost some money (what's you budget for this),
3) are you trying to put some old hardware to use?
Good luck,
Paul
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Haqsau <haq...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I will be getting two-way cable service soon, and would like to invest in
an
> inexpensive router so I can connect several computers to the internet. I
> realize there are software solutions to this but I don't really want to
have
> to leave a PC on all the time in order to access the internet. Anyone who
> has experience with inexpensive routers designed for the SOHO market and
> esp. for cable modem use, please post your experiences and tell me how
much
> it cost, who makes it, etc.
>
> Thanks,
> Hal
>
>
>
Haqsau
>
> 1) do you want a Microsoft centric solution?
Don't care.
> 2) do you want something off the shelf that operates kinka ok but, will
> cost some money (what's you budget for this),
I'd like to find something for under $250 or so.
> 3) are you trying to put some old hardware to use?
Not really. I have a P133 w/ Linux that I could use, but I don't want to
leave it on all the time. I know that there are routers available that are
not much bigger than a small hub and draw about the same amount of power,
that is what I am looking for.
> Good luck,
> Paul
Thanks.
Paul Newhouse
"Haqsau" <haq...@hotmail.com> writes:
>> 2) do you want something off the shelf that operates kinka ok but, will
>> cost some money (what's you budget for this),
>
> I'd like to find something for under $250 or so.
As Si Ballenger points our in another response shopper or pricewatch
are good pricing tools. Sonicwall has been repeatedly touted in the
ng but, I know nothing about it other than that.
>> 3) are you trying to put some old hardware to use?
>
> Not really. I have a P133 w/ Linux that I could use, but I don't want to
> leave it on all the time. I know that there are routers available that are
> not much bigger than a small hub and draw about the same amount of power,
> that is what I am looking for.
If you are going for a hub type solution I don't think you'll save much on
your energy bill. I'd work the linux box myself but, that's just me ;)
Good luck in your search,
pg
"Haqsau" <haq...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I will be getting two-way cable service soon, and would like to invest in
an
> inexpensive router so I can connect several computers to the internet. I
> realize there are software solutions to this but I don't really want to
have
> to leave a PC on all the time in order to access the internet. Anyone who
> has experience with inexpensive routers designed for the SOHO market and
> esp. for cable modem use, please post your experiences and tell me how
much
> it cost, who makes it, etc.
>
> Thanks,
> Hal
>
>
Hal,
Look at ZyXel's P310 broadband Ethernet Router. It's small, quiet,
and you can leave it on for months at a time. The price is competitive
actually less than some of the better known solutions...) , and the support
is very good.
www.zyxel.com
pg
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bigchief
ethernet port router that will deal with DHCP addressing from your ISP. The
Router does DHCP which you can disable
and NAT using private non-routable IP's, or you can enter your own IP's as
well.
pg <bitb...@home.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Haqsau" <haq...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:_Ke04.3724$qC1.2...@typhoon1.rdc-detw.rr.com...
> > I will be getting two-way cable service soon, and would like to invest
in
> an
> > inexpensive router so I can connect several computers to the internet.
I
> > realize there are software solutions to this but I don't really want to
> have
> > to leave a PC on all the time in order to access the internet. Anyone
who
> > has experience with inexpensive routers designed for the SOHO market and
> > esp. for cable modem use, please post your experiences and tell me how
> much
> > it cost, who makes it, etc.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Hal
> >
> >
Haqsau
$639 it's 2 to 3 times the price of most of most similar products.
Thanks anyway,
Hal
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I think the most bang for the buck is the ZyXEL 310.
Firewall/NAT/Router, full client & server IP assignable addresses etc.
Good Luck! Marc / SSI
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pg
> Ouch! That looked like a really good product until I got to the price.
At
> $639 it's 2 to 3 times the price of most of most similar products.
> Thanks anyway,
> Hal
>
The ZyXel P310 can be had for about $210 (US) dollars. There is a ton of
information about it at their web site.
pg
Ericm
(http://www.umax.com/networking)
They make the Ugate Plus and Ugate 3000 that have some great features and
attractive prices. For reviews on the Zyxel and Umax routers, see
CableModemInfo.com
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bigchief <e...@kcchiefs.com> wrote in message
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> You might check out Cayman, Inc. at www.cayman.com they have a small dual
> ethernet port router that will deal with DHCP addressing from your ISP.
The
> Router does DHCP which you can disable
> and NAT using private non-routable IP's, or you can enter your own IP's as
> well.
>
> pg <bitb...@home.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > "Haqsau" <haq...@hotmail.com> wrote in message