Wireless router question.

[David Kramer]

On Wed, 6 Feb 2002, Chuck Young wrote:

> I have had problems with my Linksys requiring a re-flash twice, this problem
> I never had with the netgear, which also has a nice serial console port.  I
> have dealt with both as far as tech support goes as well and found Netgear
> more knowlegable and more willing to give an RMA.  YMMV.
> 
> If I was buying again, I would go with the netgear.  My $.02

Two points, both repeats.

1) I was at a presentation by Netgear a few months ago, and they listed 
several advantages of their units over the Linksys ones.  From memory, 
they were:
- Metal case with two fans vs plastic case with no fan (this might
have been a larger unit)
- Software from SonicWall is more robust, firewalling more flexible
- There have been versions of the Linksis ROM where the admin pages would 
only work with Internet Explorer
- Serial console port

2) I advocate getting a separate WAP so it can be physically powered off 
when not in use for the ultimate in security, and so it can be more 
optimally located if reception is a problem.


Grain of salt not included.
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