[KLUG Members] Re: Routers & Firewalls

[Taz]

Hi All,

In considering the need for a router, and wanting to stay with a brand
that I trust (Netgear,) (unless the gurus feel otherwise.) I see that
Best (Worst? ;-) ) Buy has two that I am interested in, except for cost.
My bean counter will have a canary if I tell her the cost of the one,
but I want what is the best for the long haul.

                  Netgear Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch —
FR314
                  Integrated 4-port switch shares high-speed cable/DSL
Internet
                  connectivity; true firewall security prevents attacks;
access
                  filtering capability
                  View all products in this category.
                                                       ThinkAbout™ It
                                                      $249.99

or

                  Netgear Platinum Cable/DSL Web Safe Router with 4-Port

                  Switch — RP614
                  Built-in 4-port switch to share high-speed cable/DSL
Internet
                  access and more; content filtering and browser
activity
                  monitoring; NAT firewall
                  View all products in this category.

In the mighty gurus opinions, which of the two is the best buy? True
firewall security or NAT firewall? Or should I just get a plain router
and use a old box that I have for a firewall?

TIA

Bruce