[KLUG Members] Re: Routers & Firewalls

[Adam Bultman]

There's a linksys here.  I don't trust it as far as I could throw a fridge 
(as I could throw the linksys pretty far).  I've posted a few 
peculiarities with it in the past, so I'm working on putting my linux box 
in front of it.  

Linksys' and their ilk are cheap and quick, but  I simply do not trust 
them.

If you have the means, pick up an old computer (~ $30) and toss some 
linux-on-a-floppy distro or something on it.  



> 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
> 
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