Hi,
Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get..
I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the
different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover
cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need
already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and
suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick
Choosing a home broadband router
Mick asked which router to buy to share a cable connection between two PCs. Recommendations included Linksys, Sohoware, Netgear and a Linux-based Freesco box, with notes on printer sharing and an ABIT KG7 incompatibility with Netgear NICs.
hardware: PC/graphicsoff-topic
Automated summary.
Get a Linksys Router. I use the four-port one, model befsr41v2. For
network cards, I use Intel's.
As far as my experience goes, you can't go wrong with a Linksys Router. If
you were to get a hub you'd need two NICs in one computer and one in the
other, and then you'd have to use some connection sharing software on top of
a firewall software package. It makes no sense to get a hub when you need
less with a Router, even though Routers cost more than hubs do. You can,
however, get a four-port Router for just under $90.
You might also consider wireless. But you're looking at higer costs.
Alanb
"Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Hi, > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick >I have had a Linksys BEFSR41 Cable/DSL router with 4 port switch for about 2
years now..works great.
Their site http://www.linksys.com should give you all the info you need to
setup your system
"Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Hi, > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick >Sohoware NBG800. Don't fall into the Linksys crap.
"Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Hi, > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick >Oh, come. What's wrong with Linksys? You have a Sohoware and that's fine,
but you can't go bashing a what I consider to be a fine product just because
you own something else.
Fact is, I had my Linksys Router for a little over a year. My ISP went
through some changes and during that time I just couldn't get the net to
work, unless I connected my NIC directly to the cable modem. As such, I
thought I had a bad router port. I called Linksys support and they offered
to give me a brand-new Router, free of charge, as long as I sent the
defective one back. To me, that's good service. As it turned out it was my
ISP dickering with things that was the problem and not the Router. So my
Linksys Router is still going strong, without one problem. It's very easy
to configure and support, from my viewpoint, is nothing short of stellar.
So it's not crap. It's a good Router. It doesn't follow that because you
chose a different Router it must mean that Linksys' Routers aren't any good.
Alanb
"Mitch Alatorre" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Sohoware NBG800. Don't fall into the Linksys crap. > > "Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > Hi, > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > > >I have all LinkSys gear, and continue to buy it.
But it's not _perfect_.
I went through three WAP11's before I got one that would stay up for more
than a few days at a time. The one I finally have has been up for 2 months
strait.
CompUSA was getting _very_ annoyed :)
I also have a BEFSR81 router. It works. Well. Except... I have to power
it down and to a hard-reset once a month to keep the thru-put up to snuff.
If I don't, it slowly degrades down to modem speeds or worse.
I'm running a beta version of a new Firmware for this router and I'm hoping
it resolves the problem. I'm not the only one who reports it.
LinkSys stuff is 'ok'. It's not bad, it's not great. You generally get
what you pay for, and it's relatively low-cost equipment.
I do NOT like their NIC cards though. Sheesh, just getting a driver update
is a challange. The last time I looked, there were four different versions
of drivers, to match the 4 different chipsets, they have used in the 10/100
NIC that's sold under the SAME model number!
I read a posting in a newsgroup some time ago from a fellow who managed to
end up with THREE different chipsetted versions of the same marked box card.
It drives him nuts keeping up with what drivers have to go with what
machine!
Therein lies my main gripe with LinkSys. They have a tendancy to change
suppliers mid-stream, with not so much as a mention in the model number of
the peripheral.
The did the same thing with the WPC11 Wireless cards recently. I tried for
a month to get new drivers loaded on an IBM StinkPad, and it wasn't until I
finallly realized there were different builds of the same damned card that I
got the right driver for the one I had.
I've also had two Tech-Support calls end with the statment "Well, I dunno
then".
Like I said. Ok stuff, not great. Gets the job done most of the time, but
I'd never ever use it in any sort of criticl setting.
-Larry
"Alan Bernardo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Oh, come. What's wrong with Linksys? You have a Sohoware and that'sfine,
> but you can't go bashing a what I consider to be a fine product justbecause
> you own something else.
>
> Fact is, I had my Linksys Router for a little over a year. My ISP went
> through some changes and during that time I just couldn't get the net to
> work, unless I connected my NIC directly to the cable modem. As such, I
> thought I had a bad router port. I called Linksys support and theyoffered
> to give me a brand-new Router, free of charge, as long as I sent the
> defective one back. To me, that's good service. As it turned out it wasmy
> ISP dickering with things that was the problem and not the Router. So my
> Linksys Router is still going strong, without one problem. It's very easy
> to configure and support, from my viewpoint, is nothing short of stellar.
>
> So it's not crap. It's a good Router. It doesn't follow that because you
> chose a different Router it must mean that Linksys' Routers aren't anygood.
get..
> > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
> > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the
> > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover
> > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything Ineed
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> > Alanb > > "Mitch Alatorre" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:DWqO8.7236$[email hidden]... > > Sohoware NBG800. Don't fall into the Linksys crap. > > > > "Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:[email hidden]... > > > Hi, > > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router toQuoted text (7 lines)
> > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > > > > > > > >I won't bash it like the other guy, but Linksys stuff is not one of the better choices among many,
BUT they sell them at most B&M stores so thats what most people buy....For the most part, it should
do the job, but they aren't very versatile as far as customization, which the original poster may or
may not need.
--
Biz
"Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand
alloys and compositions and,......things with molecular structures,....and
the....." - Ash
Alan Bernardo <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Oh, come. What's wrong with Linksys? You have a Sohoware and that's fine,
> but you can't go bashing a what I consider to be a fine product just because
> you own something else.
>
> Fact is, I had my Linksys Router for a little over a year. My ISP went
> through some changes and during that time I just couldn't get the net to
> work, unless I connected my NIC directly to the cable modem. As such, I
> thought I had a bad router port. I called Linksys support and they offered
> to give me a brand-new Router, free of charge, as long as I sent the
> defective one back. To me, that's good service. As it turned out it was my
> ISP dickering with things that was the problem and not the Router. So my
> Linksys Router is still going strong, without one problem. It's very easy
> to configure and support, from my viewpoint, is nothing short of stellar.
>
> So it's not crap. It's a good Router. It doesn't follow that because you
> chose a different Router it must mean that Linksys' Routers aren't any good.
>
> Alanb
>
> "Mitch Alatorre" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:DWqO8.7236$[email hidden]...
> > Sohoware NBG800. Don't fall into the Linksys crap.
> >
> > "Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> > news:[email hidden]...
> > > Hi,
> > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get..
> > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
> > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the
> > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover
> > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need
> > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and
> > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
I'm not making a *blind* suggestion here. I also don't fit into the *I own
it so its better* category. Matter of fact I've owned a couple Linksys
routers myself and installed many. Some people call Hyundai's cars, I
don't cause theyre crap. No minced words or political correctness from me,
to old. Sure Linksys stuff works for the most part, but if you can get a
better product for a similar price why wouldn't you get the Chevy instead of
the Hyundai? What makes the NBG800 a better product you ask? Well it's
faster, more secure (Stateful Packet Inspection), and manageable. Pretty
simple. I've seen them as low as $79 at Fry's. Don't take my opinion of
Linksys and their products as a personal attack on you cause it's not AlanB
:) Just letting the guy buying the router know there are better choices.
I should have explained myself better in my first reply but I was going to
grab lunch and the more my stomach grumbled the less I typed <g>..
Mitch
"Alan Bernardo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Oh, come. What's wrong with Linksys? You have a Sohoware and that'sfine,
> but you can't go bashing a what I consider to be a fine product justbecause
> you own something else.
>
> Fact is, I had my Linksys Router for a little over a year. My ISP went
> through some changes and during that time I just couldn't get the net to
> work, unless I connected my NIC directly to the cable modem. As such, I
> thought I had a bad router port. I called Linksys support and theyoffered
> to give me a brand-new Router, free of charge, as long as I sent the
> defective one back. To me, that's good service. As it turned out it wasmy
> ISP dickering with things that was the problem and not the Router. So my
> Linksys Router is still going strong, without one problem. It's very easy
> to configure and support, from my viewpoint, is nothing short of stellar.
>
> So it's not crap. It's a good Router. It doesn't follow that because you
> chose a different Router it must mean that Linksys' Routers aren't anygood.
get..
> > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
> > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the
> > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover
> > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything Ineed
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> > Alanb > > "Mitch Alatorre" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:DWqO8.7236$[email hidden]... > > Sohoware NBG800. Don't fall into the Linksys crap. > > > > "Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:[email hidden]... > > > Hi, > > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router toQuoted text (7 lines)
> > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > > > > > > > >I have a linksys wireless router and cable broadband.
I highly recommend the linksys wireless.
"Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Hi, > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick >If you're talking about my post, it wasn't a Bash and I had hoped I did it
in a manner to not be taken as one :)
What I wrote was the way it is. Ok stuff. Not bad, not great. Has no
business being in a production environment.
It's consumer grade, I guess you could say :)
-Larry
"Biz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> I won't bash it like the other guy, but Linksys stuff is not one of thebetter choices among many,
> BUT they sell them at most B&M stores so thats what most people buy....Forthe most part, it should
> do the job, but they aren't very versatile as far as customization, whichthe original poster may or
fine,
> > but you can't go bashing a what I consider to be a fine product justbecause
> > you own something else.
> >
> > Fact is, I had my Linksys Router for a little over a year. My ISP went
> > through some changes and during that time I just couldn't get the net to
> > work, unless I connected my NIC directly to the cable modem. As such, I
> > thought I had a bad router port. I called Linksys support and theyoffered
> > to give me a brand-new Router, free of charge, as long as I sent the
> > defective one back. To me, that's good service. As it turned out itwas my
> > ISP dickering with things that was the problem and not the Router. Somy
> > Linksys Router is still going strong, without one problem. It's veryeasy
> > to configure and support, from my viewpoint, is nothing short ofstellar.
> >
> > So it's not crap. It's a good Router. It doesn't follow that becauseyou
> > chose a different Router it must mean that Linksys' Routers aren't anygood.
get..
> > > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
> > > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the
> > > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover
> > > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything Ineed
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> may not need. > -- > Biz > > "Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand > alloys and compositions and,......things with molecular structures,....and > the....." - Ash > > > Alan Bernardo <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:NKrO8.33386$[email hidden]... > > Oh, come. What's wrong with Linksys? You have a Sohoware and that'sQuoted text (11 lines)
> > > > Alanb > > > > "Mitch Alatorre" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:DWqO8.7236$[email hidden]... > > > Sohoware NBG800. Don't fall into the Linksys crap. > > > > > > "Mick" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > > news:[email hidden]... > > > > Hi, > > > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router toQuoted text (9 lines)
> > > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >How about netgear and D-link are they suitable if you want to have one
computer set up to race/surf with and one set up as a n2002 server? (whose
are the most affordable fabricates here in sweden)
LGE
Thanks for all the replies! My 2 PC network will difinitely just be
consumer grade =) Just 2 PC's hooked up together to share the cable
internet connection, and light duty file sharing..
I do have one other question.. One of the PC's has a printer hooked up to
it (LPT1) Do I "have" to get a router with a print server, to share the
printer with the other PC? Or can I just leave it hooked directly to the
one PC, and still print a file from the other PC? Thanks again! Mick
Mick wrote:
> Hi,
> Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get..
> I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
> connection sharing, through a cable modem..
Mick wrote in news:[email hidden]:
If the printer is hooked up to a computer that is (i) turned on, and
(ii) printer sharing is enabled, then you should be able to print from
either coputer. Mind you, I went nuts trying to debug a problem that
turned out to be a printer driver issue with my HP 722C printer, so
printer drivers may enter into the equation.
I also recall reading that not all routers with printer ports on them
support bi-directional communications, so you may find that things like
onscreen warning of low ink may not work. Check the router's
specifications for printing _very_ carefully, if you decide to go that
route.
HTH,
--
Darryl
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> Thanks for all the replies! My 2 PC network will difinitely just > be consumer grade =) Just 2 PC's hooked up together to share the > cable internet connection, and light duty file sharing.. > > I do have one other question.. One of the PC's has a printer > hooked up to it (LPT1) Do I "have" to get a router with a print > server, to share the printer with the other PC? Or can I just > leave it hooked directly to the one PC, and still print a file > from the other PC? Thanks again! Mick > > Mick wrote: > >> Hi, >> Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to >> get.. >> I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet >> connection sharing, through a cable modem.. > >Just have it connected to one of the computers, install the drivers on the
other and you can print from either system. No need for a print server.
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> Thanks for all the replies! My 2 PC network will difinitely just be > consumer grade =) Just 2 PC's hooked up together to share the cable > internet connection, and light duty file sharing.. > > I do have one other question.. One of the PC's has a printer hooked up to > it (LPT1) Do I "have" to get a router with a print server, to share the > printer with the other PC? Or can I just leave it hooked directly to the > one PC, and still print a file from the other PC? Thanks again! Mick > > Mick wrote: > > > Hi, > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. >Quoted text (8 lines)
> Hi, > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. MickOne tip...
Some ABIT Motherboards are not compatible with NetGear 10/100 NIC Cards. I
know the KG7 is one of them, and it's a recent board.
Not sure why. I don't use NetGear NIC's, but I know it's been a nuisance
for some.
I have no doubt the problem is ABIT's since I know of no other
incompatibilities, but the fact remains the two don't go together in some
cases.
-Larry
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> > Hi, > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I need > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > I always stick with Netgear. > > I own the RT314 Gateway/Router, and it does what you need beautifully. > Theres a million features on it I will probably never use, but theyre > all there if I need 'em. > Also, you can configure it through your web browser, quite easily. > > Like (probably) most of the other routers mentioned here, it doubles > (quadruples?) as a Hub, Switch, and Firewall. > > One last thing.... it has 4 ports, and can be expanded (using additional > hubs) to support an insane number of pc's all connected to one Cable > modem or ADSL. > > Check it out: > http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=4&yrp=12&zrp=55 > > And some other, ie. cheaper, options: > http://www.netgear.com/routers_main.aspwhat about a KT7A Raid board? would it be compatible?
"Larry" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> One tip...
>
> Some ABIT Motherboards are not compatible with NetGear 10/100 NIC Cards.I
get..
> > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet
> > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the
> > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover
> > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything Ineed
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> know the KG7 is one of them, and it's a recent board. > > Not sure why. I don't use NetGear NIC's, but I know it's been a nuisance > for some. > > I have no doubt the problem is ABIT's since I know of no other > incompatibilities, but the fact remains the two don't go together in some > cases. > > -Larry > > "Hunklebert" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > > Hi, > > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router toQuoted text (24 lines)
> > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > > > I always stick with Netgear. > > > > I own the RT314 Gateway/Router, and it does what you need beautifully. > > Theres a million features on it I will probably never use, but theyre > > all there if I need 'em. > > Also, you can configure it through your web browser, quite easily. > > > > Like (probably) most of the other routers mentioned here, it doubles > > (quadruples?) as a Hub, Switch, and Firewall. > > > > One last thing.... it has 4 ports, and can be expanded (using additional > > hubs) to support an insane number of pc's all connected to one Cable > > modem or ADSL. > > > > Check it out: > > http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=4&yrp=12&zrp=55 > > > > And some other, ie. cheaper, options: > > http://www.netgear.com/routers_main.asp > >"LGE" <[email hidden]> wrote:
> How about netgear and D-link are they suitable <
I have my eye on these two, also. Comments anyone?
Also has anyone used the home phone line network method?
HPNA I think is the standard?
I'm not sure. I'd review the ABIT Newsgroup...
I know the KG7 has problems.
-Larry
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> > for some.
> >
> > I have no doubt the problem is ABIT's since I know of no other
> > incompatibilities, but the fact remains the two don't go together insome
additional
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> what about a KT7A Raid board? would it be compatible? > > "Larry" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:2lcP8.43040$[email hidden]... > > One tip... > > > > Some ABIT Motherboards are not compatible with NetGear 10/100 NIC Cards. > I > > know the KG7 is one of them, and it's a recent board. > > > > Not sure why. I don't use NetGear NIC's, but I know it's been aQuoted text (28 lines)
> > cases. > > > > -Larry > > > > "Hunklebert" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:[email hidden]... > > > > Hi, > > > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to > get.. > > > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > > > connection sharing, through a cable modem.. (Im confused by all the > > > > different available options.. IE: Hub, Switches, Routers, Crossover > > > > cables, etc..) So I'm hoping to get a router that has everything I > need > > > > already in it? I know I'll also need nic cards for both PC's, and > > > > suggestions for those are welcome also! Thanks for any info.. Mick > > > > > > I always stick with Netgear. > > > > > > I own the RT314 Gateway/Router, and it does what you need beautifully. > > > Theres a million features on it I will probably never use, but theyre > > > all there if I need 'em. > > > Also, you can configure it through your web browser, quite easily. > > > > > > Like (probably) most of the other routers mentioned here, it doubles > > > (quadruples?) as a Hub, Switch, and Firewall. > > > > > > One last thing.... it has 4 ports, and can be expanded (usingQuoted text (12 lines)
> > > hubs) to support an insane number of pc's all connected to one Cable > > > modem or ADSL. > > > > > > Check it out: > > > http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=4&yrp=12&zrp=55 > > > > > > And some other, ie. cheaper, options: > > > http://www.netgear.com/routers_main.asp > > > > > >Quoted text (7 lines)
> > what about a KT7A Raid board? would it be compatible? > > I'm not sure. I'd review the ABIT Newsgroup... > > I know the KG7 has problems. > > -Larry
"Hunklebert" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I've got a netgear NIC on my KG7, and it's working fine. I've only had it
for two weeks, so not a very complete test. This might be the last post I
send before it blows up.
Don McCorkle
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> > > Mate, I got an ABIT KT7A-Raid with a Netgear NIC, and o'course the > netgear router I mentioned before. > > I have never had any problems with the two, and that goes with for the > various bios updates I have used (now using the newest one). > > I guess the problem you mention must be related to the KG7.Hey Mick, for the money... I recommend using a Linux router. There's
a simple job out there called FREESCO (www.freesco.org) All you need
is to un-mothball that old 486 machine and get three EISA NIC's to put
in it. For your home network of 2 computers and one printer you're
all set. Freesco can run from a FLOPPY if you wish, and it has a
print server, a web server, NAT and firewalling, and is simple enough
to set up. Minimal expense and you have a 'sisco'
router/firewall/printer server...
Lou
Mick <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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> Thanks for all the replies! My 2 PC network will difinitely just be > consumer grade =) Just 2 PC's hooked up together to share the cable > internet connection, and light duty file sharing.. > > I do have one other question.. One of the PC's has a printer hooked up to > it (LPT1) Do I "have" to get a router with a print server, to share the > printer with the other PC? Or can I just leave it hooked directly to the > one PC, and still print a file from the other PC? Thanks again! Mick > > Mick wrote: > > > Hi, > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > connection sharing, through a cable modem..Hey Mick, for the money... I recommend using a Linux router. There's
a simple job out there called FREESCO (www.freesco.org) All you need
is to un-mothball that old 486 machine and get three EISA NIC's to put
in it. For your home network of 2 computers and one printer you're
all set. Freesco can run from a FLOPPY if you wish, and it has a
print server, a web server, NAT and firewalling, and is simple enough
to set up. Minimal expense and you have a 'sisco'
router/firewall/printer server...
Lou
Mick <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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> Thanks for all the replies! My 2 PC network will difinitely just be > consumer grade =) Just 2 PC's hooked up together to share the cable > internet connection, and light duty file sharing.. > > I do have one other question.. One of the PC's has a printer hooked up to > it (LPT1) Do I "have" to get a router with a print server, to share the > printer with the other PC? Or can I just leave it hooked directly to the > one PC, and still print a file from the other PC? Thanks again! Mick > > Mick wrote: > > > Hi, > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > connection sharing, through a cable modem..Hey Mick, for the money... I recommend using a Linux router. There's
a simple job out there called FREESCO (www.freesco.org) All you need
is to un-mothball that old 486 machine and get three EISA NIC's to put
in it. For your home network of 2 computers and one printer you're
all set. Freesco can run from a FLOPPY if you wish, and it has a
print server, a web server, NAT and firewalling, and is simple enough
to set up. Minimal expense and you have a 'sisco'
router/firewall/printer server...
Lou
Mick <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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> Thanks for all the replies! My 2 PC network will difinitely just be > consumer grade =) Just 2 PC's hooked up together to share the cable > internet connection, and light duty file sharing.. > > I do have one other question.. One of the PC's has a printer hooked up to > it (LPT1) Do I "have" to get a router with a print server, to share the > printer with the other PC? Or can I just leave it hooked directly to the > one PC, and still print a file from the other PC? Thanks again! Mick > > Mick wrote: > > > Hi, > > Im looking for some suggestions as to what model/brand router to get.. > > I have 2 PC's that I'm going to hook up together, for internet > > connection sharing, through a cable modem..It is definitely a problem with the KG7. Netgear cards are considered
off-limits with this board.
-Larry
"Hunklebert" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> > > what about a KT7A Raid board? would it be compatible? > > > > I'm not sure. I'd review the ABIT Newsgroup... > > > > I know the KG7 has problems. > > > > -Larry > > > Mate, I got an ABIT KT7A-Raid with a Netgear NIC, and o'course the > netgear router I mentioned before. > > I have never had any problems with the two, and that goes with for the > various bios updates I have used (now using the newest one). > > I guess the problem you mention must be related to the KG7.Don,
You should review the ABIT newsgroup for info on this issue so you don't end
up chasing your tail if it causes a problem you can't figure out.
It may have been corrected in a later BIOS release, but KG7 Bioses after 5E
are so flakey I've never bothered to upgrade myself.
-Larry
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