RE: Router Suggestions?

[Chee Heng Chin <chchin () iastate edu>]

I guess one's experience may vary from one to another. I use Linksys products 
like their WAPs and for small networks in rooms that dont amount to more than 
between 12 to 16 PCs. I can say that Linksys makes pretty reliable products. 
And they always have updates for their firmware when problems are discovered. I 
am also happy with their 24x7 tech support which had a reasonable wait time (15-
20 mins)

Chin


> From personal experience, I would stay away from Linksys.  I have problems
> with their wireless broadband router all the time.  I would go with either
> SMC or Netgear.  I have used both at our temporary locations here at work,
> and we have almost no problems with either of those brands.
>
> Tim Donahue
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kirk A. Ellsworth [mailto:kirk () solutionsconsultingits com] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 12:15 PM
> > To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> > Subject: Router Suggestions?
> >
> >
> > I have a friend who is setting up a home network in Denver 
> > and will be using Comcast Cable.  Does anyone have any 
> > recommendation on a secure wireless cable modem.  He would 
> > like wireless, firewall, and cable modem all in one.  
> >
> > I suggested a Netgear or to save money a Linksys.  Does one 
> > of these bands have more security?
> >
> > thanks in advance-
> >
> > ke
> >
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