can any of you lot recomment a good router that aint too expensive that can provide me with firewall protection. i would also need some idea as to how it all works in the grand sceme of things.

cheers

big sinky

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Have not got one yet but this is what im after in the next week or so. RP114 Broadband Router with 4-port 10/100 Switch £72.85 from Dabs.com

http://www.netgear.co.uk/

Dunno if that helps but heard ppl on here talk about it.

SS

Im using Netgear RP114, might have being replaced. I used it for 4 ports.

I also had linksys SR14 i think, didnt like it bust after 3months constant usage.

Si

same time, Rp114 must be good :D

cheers guys

can someone enlighten me as to how these router give you protection? i only have 1 pc and the cable modem is plugged into the 10/100 card.

cheers

big sinky

Simple terms :) RP114 performs NAT. NAT automatically blocks unauthorised inbound traffic. It’s the most basic and widely used form of protection when using broadband routers :)

Why not just get a software based firewall??!?!?!

Sits on the PC protecting you.

One program you'll ever need

Si;)

seems over kill compared to a free piece software!

Nah! Nothing can be overkill when it comes to security. Anyhow its only a few quid more than the RP114 :)

free firewall or Hub for £50 + know which id get ;)

Ifs its a single computer then a free firewall software job would do. I wouldn't bother with a router :)

Free isn't always the bet option! For example would you have a free drink that someone has left on the table or would you buy the drink from the bar, I would choose the latter. I can guess what one you would choose ;)

Hell yeah :D

Im a student get wrecked for free ;).

i just get a firewall.

Forgot to say I would consider the Instant Broadband EtherFast®Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN EndPoint

It has superior security features and isn't that more expensive :)

http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=433&grid=34

[Edited by roadrunner - 1/9/2003 9:40:48 PM]