router recommendations

[D.E. Chadbourne]

Jared Michaels wrote:
> My question is not directly related to Linux, although I will be using 
> this product with Linux eventually. I'm finally getting DSL and have 
> spent the day searching for a good router. I'm split between the Linksys 
> WRT54G Wireless-G and the Netgear WGT624 Wireless 802.11G Firewall 
> 4-Port Router. I've read mixed reviews for both -- some cite 
> intermittent wireless connectivity, poor firewall features and terrible 
> tech support, while others say they're dreamy. Does anyone have any 
> recommendations for a wireless "g" router with a good firewall (that's 
> fairly easy to set up), WPA, pretty good connectivity, compatible with 
> Suse linux, and around $150 or less? (Actually, I guess it doesn't have 
> to be compatible with linux since I will be setting up the router in 
> Windows -- right?).
>  
> Thanks, Jared
> 
Hi.  Last year I got the Linksys BEFW11S4 V4 and had problems that could 
only be solved with a reset (router didn't hand out dynamic IP addresses 
properly).  After I pulled out what little hair I had left, I realized 
it was just buggy and everything was cured when I downloaded the updated 
software.  Range is great (router/firewall on first floor with no 
connection problems with WAP on third floor) and has lots toys (MAC 
filtering, 128 bit WEP, port filtering, DMZ,etc).  Haven't used Netgear 
so I can't compare.

My major error was trying to get a cute little USB11 to work with Linux. 
   What a headache. I gave up and just got a WET11.  An ethernet 
connection and no drivers, very easy to use.  You can use the cd on a 
windows box to configure it or just find the default ip and configure it 
through your browser.  I had never done it before and was surprised at 
how easy it was.  This is all 802.11b, but it's still faster than my 
comcast connection.  Good luck man.


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