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March 3rd, 2003, 02:06 PM
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Can anyone tell me what networking company produces the best router?
I've been seeing sum mixed reviews on Linksys... so anybody got any recommendations on what i should go for?/
D-Link?
SMC?
Netgear?
anyway thanks guys for the help
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:07 PM
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Are you wanting one for a home, business, soho ? | |
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:12 PM
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Im gonna be using it for just a home network | |
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:13 PM
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And i'll be using ot for sum online gaming like CS and WC3 etc | |
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:18 PM
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I have the Linksys BEFSR41 and I haven't had a problem w/ it at all.
It should work for what you described above just fine. | |
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:25 PM
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Yeah that was the one i was gonna get but when i read some of the reviews out of customers from Future Shop i was getting a little worried. But i guess every brand will have their small problems.. u got any tips i should know about tho?? like upgrades for firmwares and the likes?? im using 98SE to network both my computers..
and it doenst come wiht any cables right? | |
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:28 PM
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Once you get your router, look on the Status page and check your firmware version. Then check the Linksys site for updates. This is another useful site for Linksys router info.
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:30 PM
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I don't remember if mine had any in the box or not. I don't think it did.
As for the firmware, you can get the latest here
You'll wanna upgrade asap, it has a fix for potential DDoS attacks. I never experienced any, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
I would also run a software firewall, like Sygate's
With both these, you'll be pretty much set. | |
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:32 PM
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I personally have used both the SMC and Linksys units and both have worked flawlessly for me. I have had 2 good friends that have gone thru Netgears & multiple belkins and now use the SMC models with great results
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March 3rd, 2003, 02:37 PM
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Allright sounds good... thanks for the input | |
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