Leslie Forrest wrote:
Hi all,
Currently, I use my desktop as a firewall, routing etc connected to a cable modem. I, also connect my laptop to a 2nd NIC in the same desktop computer. Now I am going to need another NIC for my PS2. I have read that a stand-alone router connected to my cable modem would be the best solution. I have carried out some preliminary investigations and I think the Linksys BEFSR41 will do.
Does any-one have any experience with this router ? Is it any good ?
My configuration: world
Cisco 675e ADSL 'cable' model Linksys BEFSR11 (single port version of BEFSR41) 3-Com OfficeConnect DUalSpeed 16 port hub 2 x Linux, 3 x Win98 (kids & games), 1 x Solaris, 1 x HP-Print Server, others
Not an issue at all, in any mode. I am very pleased with the operation, with the general reliability and the lack of support needed (no issues in the past year at all - knock wood). Only negative is poor documentation. One reason for using the '11 instead of the '41 : the Cable or ADSL model really only needs 10Mbps and will probably not exceed that. However keeping the internal hub/switch separate means I can grow, change, restructure, re-cable, etc. without impacting service. HTH /Hans