[olug] Good inexpensive minimum 2-port router.

Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T dundeemt at gmail.com
Sat Feb 7 04:48:15 UTC 2009


On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Amy Mason <amason80 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I was just looking for recommendations for a replacement for my old D-link
> wireless router.  I think it has some issues that would best be resolved by
> replacement.  Right now I have a Linux machine, (presently running OpenSUSE,
> but soon to be running either Ubuntu or a derivative.) as well as a Windows
> machine (dual-booting Vista *cough* and XP Pro).  I also have a little
> Netgear Skype Phone that hasn't been working as advertised, but I think this
> problem may involve the router, at least partially.  Also, I am on
> TimeWarner Cable for internet.  If I can't use the phone I won't be so
> upset, but I want internet access to both of the computers. I use my router
> as my primary firewall as well.  It doesn't need wireless as all I have are
> desktops, but it wouldn't be a bad thing to have available for the future if
> it doesn't add too much to the price.  I was just wondering, who plays
> nicest with the open source community? What's fairly inexpensive, and should
> reliably meet my needs?
>
I've got an old linksys 4port B version laying around you can have.
WEP only, so no security.  I remember what it's like being a student.
;)

-Jeff
> Thanks,
>
> Amy
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