Recommendation for wired router?

MikeSp · 12-22-2005, 03:24 PM

Have decided to add a wired router to my Comcast cable modem so that a second computer can be brought on line as well as obtaining the added Internet security.

Any recommendations for a wired router or does it make much difference as to which model of LinkSys, Netgear, Belkin, etc. in connecting my cable modem to two computers?

I have no experience with routers and Internet security, ease and dependability of installtion as well as sharing the Comcast modem are priorities.

MikeSp

**johnwill** · 12-22-2005, 04:07 PM

I've had good luck with D-Link, SMC, and Linksys. I have a Trendnet router here that I got for peanuts on a rebate, and so far it seems to work just fine also. If you stick with brand names, you should be fine.

One nice thing about a cable account, you can reset the router to factory defaults and it should work right out of the box for a Comcast cable account.

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crazijoe · 12-22-2005, 09:40 PM

If you plan on using VPN client software, stay away from D-Link. They don't agree with SonicWall VPN.
I have had very good luck with Linksys and Netgear.

**johnwill** · 12-23-2005, 08:32 AM

Curious, I've been using a couple of VPN connections with an aging D-Link DI-614+ without any difficulty.

crazijoe · 12-23-2005, 08:49 AM

Not trying to hijack the thread but. We're using a SonicWall VPN router at our Office and our outside sales put their orders with the SonicWall VPN Client software over the net. The users that are using D-Link routers (specifically the DI-624 and the DI-524) cannot pass the VPN. They connect directly to their DSL modems and VPN just fine. I configured the routers to pass VPN and still no luck. The tech at one of the ISPs said the the D-Link router isn't compatible with the SonicWall VPN. I don't know how much that is true but we had the same issues with ActionTec DSL modem/router and ActionTec specifically said that the SonicWall VPN will not work with their router.

**johnwill** · 12-23-2005, 02:21 PM

Interesting, I don't think there's a SonicWall on the other end of my VPN connections, perhaps that's why I've been lucky.

MikeSp · 12-23-2005, 04:16 PM

FOLLOWUP--ended up with a Linksys BEFSR41--does not have Stateful Packet Inspection, but found anecdotal information that Comcast and getting the settings right for a firewall router is not always an easy or successful task. Thanks for suggestions.

MikeSp

crazijoe · 12-23-2005, 08:17 PM

Good choice. Very rock solid. I have the single port version of the same router. The BEFSR11

12-22-2005, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeSp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP Pro	Recommendation for wired router? Have decided to add a wired router to my Comcast cable modem so that a second computer can be brought on line as well as obtaining the added Internet security. Any recommendations for a wired router or does it make much difference as to which model of LinkSys, Netgear, Belkin, etc. in connecting my cable modem to two computers? I have no experience with routers and Internet security, ease and dependability of installtion as well as sharing the Comcast modem are priorities. MikeSp

12-22-2005, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I've had good luck with D-Link, SMC, and Linksys. I have a Trendnet router here that I got for peanuts on a rebate, and so far it seems to work just fine also. If you stick with brand names, you should be fine. One nice thing about a cable account, you can reset the router to factory defaults and it should work right out of the box for a Comcast cable account. If you keep an eye on these sites, good deals come by all the time on routers. More Stuff 4 Less Tech Bargains Deal News __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Last edited by johnwill; 12-22-2005 at 04:08 PM.

12-22-2005, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	If you plan on using VPN client software, stay away from D-Link. They don't agree with SonicWall VPN. I have had very good luck with Linksys and Netgear. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

12-23-2005, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Curious, I've been using a couple of VPN connections with an aging D-Link DI-614+ without any difficulty. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-23-2005, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Not trying to hijack the thread but. We're using a SonicWall VPN router at our Office and our outside sales put their orders with the SonicWall VPN Client software over the net. The users that are using D-Link routers (specifically the DI-624 and the DI-524) cannot pass the VPN. They connect directly to their DSL modems and VPN just fine. I configured the routers to pass VPN and still no luck. The tech at one of the ISPs said the the D-Link router isn't compatible with the SonicWall VPN. I don't know how much that is true but we had the same issues with ActionTec DSL modem/router and ActionTec specifically said that the SonicWall VPN will not work with their router. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

12-23-2005, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Interesting, I don't think there's a SonicWall on the other end of my VPN connections, perhaps that's why I've been lucky. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-23-2005, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
MikeSp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP Pro	Solved FOLLOWUP--ended up with a Linksys BEFSR41--does not have Stateful Packet Inspection, but found anecdotal information that Comcast and getting the settings right for a firewall router is not always an easy or successful task. Thanks for suggestions. MikeSp

12-23-2005, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Good choice. Very rock solid. I have the single port version of the same router. The BEFSR11 __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software