New router?

bcdudley · 01-26-2004

My fourth and last linksys router has just died on me. I have been lucky enough to be able to exchange them for the last couple of years at compusa, but they said no more. 15 days and thats it. I have had my current one for about 4 months and it's on it's last leg so I am looking for a new one now.

The features I would like to have are:
1. Not linksys
2. wireless 54g
3. vpn server (not passthrough, the real thing so I can remotely vpn into my network from the road) (the vpn is not required but would be nice)
4. port forwarding ( I am sure most have this by now)
5. All the standard stuff that most routers have (nat, dhcp etc.)
6. A decent price ($preferably under $200)

I currently use a Buffalo 54g and an orinoco silver client cards. (I used to use a linksys wireless card but it died also after only a year and a half)

Thanks for any suggestions

Mr.White · 01-26-2004

Like this?

bcdudley · 01-26-2004

I was just looking at that page when I came back here to check for replies. I will give it a try unless I find something cheaper that is still good quality.

Thanks for the reply.

Madhadder · 01-26-2004

Why not get an old 1st/2nd Gen. Pentium system..Throw in a Few
NIC's and run some ver. of linux such as IPCOP

bcdudley · 01-26-2004

I would run a linux box such as that, except:
1. I am limited on space.
2. It requires alot more power and is noisier.
3. I don't know linux well enough to secure it and setup my vpn/www/mail server safely
4. I don't know enough about linux to make it into a wireless AP.

Thanks for the suggestion and it is a good one, but I want to stick to a "out of the box" router.

Before Hawking marketed there first router (Hawking was the first one I ever saw) I used to run a linux box as a gateway for about 5 computers, so I know it can be done with a little work. Problem is, the internet today is alot different than it was back then, lots more people and programs trying to get in. I have already had my mail server hacked once by some a$$hole spammer. I don't want a repeat of that.

Thanks

King_Ice_Flash · 01-26-2004

I got a DI-624 at home, and like it. No problems, easy to configure and good range. It was pretty cheep too ($80).

Madhadder · 01-27-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by bcdudley
I would run a linux box such as that, except:
1. I am limited on space.
2. It requires alot more power and is noisier.
3. I don't know linux well enough to secure it and setup my vpn/www/mail server safely
4. I don't know enough about linux to make it into a wireless AP.

1. Uses a small M-ATX Case or any of the other small cases.
2. Ya got me on this one

3. With The Linux based router distro's, you don't need to know
anything.. The enterfaces are GUI and they have tons on docs.
4. See #3 IPCOP supports 3 interfaces (1-Ext., 1-Int-LAN,1-Int.WIFI)

http://www.ipcop.org

Also check out the "LIGHT Embedded System" here..
http://www.lex.com.tw/case-light.htm

01-26-2004	#1 (permalink)
bcdudley Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3	New router? My fourth and last linksys router has just died on me. I have been lucky enough to be able to exchange them for the last couple of years at compusa, but they said no more. 15 days and thats it. I have had my current one for about 4 months and it's on it's last leg so I am looking for a new one now. The features I would like to have are: 1. Not linksys 2. wireless 54g 3. vpn server (not passthrough, the real thing so I can remotely vpn into my network from the road) (the vpn is not required but would be nice) 4. port forwarding ( I am sure most have this by now) 5. All the standard stuff that most routers have (nat, dhcp etc.) 6. A decent price ($preferably under $200) I currently use a Buffalo 54g and an orinoco silver client cards. (I used to use a linksys wireless card but it died also after only a year and a half) Thanks for any suggestions

01-26-2004	#2 (permalink)
Mr.White OH such tacos will I give Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,049	Like this? __________________ A good way to threaten somebody is to light a stick of dynamite. Then you call the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone. "Hear that?" you say. "That's dynamite, baby." -Jack Handey

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Madhadder General "Noob Basher" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,620	Why not get an old 1st/2nd Gen. Pentium system..Throw in a Few NIC's and run some ver. of linux such as IPCOP __________________ Legends may sleep, but they never die!!!!

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King_Ice_Flash Alien Paranoid Stumbler Join Date: May 2003 Location: WI Posts: 2,688	I got a DI-624 at home, and like it. No problems, easy to configure and good range. It was pretty cheep too ($80). __________________ "Yeah," said a voice from under the table, "you go to pieces so fast people get hit by the shrapnel."

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01-26-2004	#3 (permalink)
bcdudley Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3	I was just looking at that page when I came back here to check for replies. I will give it a try unless I find something cheaper that is still good quality. Thanks for the reply.

01-26-2004	#5 (permalink)
bcdudley Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3	I would run a linux box such as that, except: 1. I am limited on space. 2. It requires alot more power and is noisier. 3. I don't know linux well enough to secure it and setup my vpn/www/mail server safely 4. I don't know enough about linux to make it into a wireless AP. Thanks for the suggestion and it is a good one, but I want to stick to a "out of the box" router. Before Hawking marketed there first router (Hawking was the first one I ever saw) I used to run a linux box as a gateway for about 5 computers, so I know it can be done with a little work. Problem is, the internet today is alot different than it was back then, lots more people and programs trying to get in. I have already had my mail server hacked once by some a$$hole spammer. I don't want a repeat of that. Thanks