Router suggestions

[mresell]

Hey, looking for feedback on routers. I need to look at good router choice for business level product...meaning syslog, thoroughput, quality processor etc. Price is of course an issue. The leap from consumer to enterprise is fairly big. I have checked out many...certainly haven't tried them all, but routers are really getting to be annoying. This router is not planned for enterprise use necessarily, just need a certain level of quality. So far my best bet I have found anywhere for the price and quality...sub $200 is this netgear. Here are specs. I have checked out trendware, asante, smc, zyxel etc... I would like better vpn and 108mps wireless w/ some better wireless features, but finding that w/ decent quality firewall for that price seems impossible. So, looking for 2 cents maybe I am missing some jewel

Router Specifications
Model FWG114P
Key Features - True Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) & Intrusion Detection
- Built-in 54 Mbps/802.11g Wireless Access Point
- Integrated USB Print Server & Network Address Translation (NAT) Routing
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)*
- DB-9 port included to support an ISDN or analog modem connection
- Easy to use Smart Wizard Install Assistant
- 166 MHz, Brecis MSP2007 Processor, 2 MB Flash, 8 MB DRAM
- Users Supported: Up to 253 on LAN, 64 on WLAN
Standards IEEE 802.11g, 802.3, 802.3u
Network Protocols TCP/IP, DHCP server, PPPoE, NAT, ICMP, UDP, RIP v1, RIP v2, NAT
Device Management Web-Based
Security - Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS Attack prevention, Intrusion Detection including logging, reporting and alerts
- Dropped Packet, Security Event, E-mail, Syslog
- Port, IP Packet, JAVA™/ URL/ActiveX® Blocking, URL Keyword
- 40/64- and 128-bit WEP encryption and WPA
Ports - LAN: Four (4) 10/100 Mbps, Auto Uplink™ RJ-45 ports
- WAN: One (1) 10/100 Mbps Auto Uplink RJ-45 port RS-232 serial port with DB-9 connector for external analog or ISDN modem
- Printer Connection: Serial port - USB 2.0
LEDs Not specified
Data rate Up to 54Mbps
Wireless Operating Range Not specified
Modulation Technology Not specified
Frequency Band 2.4GHz
Antenna Single 5 dBi, detachable antenna
VPN Support IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN pass-through
Humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Operating Temperature 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F)
Weight 0.64 kg (1.4 lb)
Dimensions 1.25 x 7.4 x 4.9 in. (32 x 188 x 124 mm)

[jmbeach]

Hitachi makes a great router

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=hi&n=228013

Sorry, couldn't resist

[mresell]

Oh thanks jmbeach...so helpful

[jmbeach]

hey, at the very least, we're keeping this post alive

[Silverbug]

lol

hey, at the very least, we're keeping this post alive

it probably would have done so all by itself

[bootNumlock]

posts around here lately have been living forever... it has been really quiet around here... kinda like it

i check in and only see one or two people even browsing the boards. I remember when there were 15+ any time of day or night. Matrix should brag on the decrease of traffice to the boards based on smooth running operations

Great work gang!

[Brangwyn]

I'm back from vacation, won't be quiet much longer !

As for routers I like most of the Linksys gear personally .. at the end of the day its just CISCO stuff with a different badge on it, though these are more geared towards home and SOHO users so may not meet your requirements exactly.

[mresell]

I have seen many more(1 or 2 people) than that. Well so much for keeping the post alive...any useful feedback? jmbeach was so helpful w/ the hitachi router

[mresell]

They (Linksys) have their pluses, but the quality and specifications are not there. The 1 year is inadequate,(some are longer) they tend to run hot(not the only ones) and they don't give specs about processor, memory or thoroughput. They have some nicer switches, but not what is needed. Their wireless stuff is ok, but wireless has got problems...no matter which way you go. Thanks for not saying hitachi...

Originally Posted by bootNumlock02

i check in and only see one or two people even browsing the boards. I remember when there were 15+ any time of day or night. Matrix should brag on the decrease of traffice to the boards based on smooth running operations

Great work gang!

Thanks bootNumlock02 Credit Brad and the Senior Admins for staying 'on top' of improvements & fixes.