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Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 14:52:52 -0700
From: Justin Huff <jjhuff@cs.washington.edu>
To: linux@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: linux vs. hardware routers
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In-Reply-To: <3B1AADFF.A1B31F52@u.washington.edu>; from cliffo@u.washington.edu on Sun, Jun 03, 2001 at 14:37:03 -0700
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I've heard good things about the Linksys routers.  I own the one with the
802.11b access point built in.  It's very impressive.  The only downside with
this one is that they seem to have some bugs that prevent it from working with
Linux over the wireless interface.  I'm talking with Linksys about this issue...
--Justin

On 2001.06.03 14:37 Cliff wrote:
> Somewhat off topic, but I'm wondering if any of you have used the
> "internet router in a box" solution for broadband connections?
> 
> I need an 8-port 10/100 switch and will need an uplink port for
> cable/dsl internet access.  I know I can use my linux box for the
> routing, but would like this all to fit in a nice small electrical panel
> (this is my parents home network).
> 
> Currently, I'm looking at the Netgear RO318
> http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=4&yrp=12&zrp=96
> 
> and the Linksys BEFSR81
> http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=155&grid=5
> 
> are there others?  Advice?
> 
> Thanks,
> Cliff
> 
> 
> 

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