Router (Non-wireless) Suggestions: Mixed Network,...
By Peter1 - usenet poster
My 4-port XSense Router has two failed ports and I'm having a devil of
a time finding reviews for a replacement unit.
I'd like another 4-port model with NAT and/or some other security
features and one that is very reliable, configurable via Safari, and
one that has proven to work nicely with hubs, wireless access points
and PCs running Windose and Linux. I want one that I can just plug and
play and not worry about resetting, etc.
My Xsense was okay in that regard, but with just two working ports, and
problems dealing with my PCs (it often just seems to seize when
anything but a Mac is surfing on the network) it's time for a new and
improved unit.
Thanks for any pointers to reviews and/or suggestions.
BTW, the one wired unit (a D-Link) available via the online Apple Store
got some seriously bad reviews at apple.com.
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a time finding reviews for a replacement unit.
I'd like another 4-port model with NAT and/or some other security
features and one that is very reliable, configurable via Safari, and
one that has proven to work nicely with hubs, wireless access points
and PCs running Windose and Linux. I want one that I can just plug and
play and not worry about resetting, etc.
My Xsense was okay in that regard, but with just two working ports, and
problems dealing with my PCs (it often just seems to seize when
anything but a Mac is surfing on the network) it's time for a new and
improved unit.
Thanks for any pointers to reviews and/or suggestions.
BTW, the one wired unit (a D-Link) available via the online Apple Store
got some seriously bad reviews at apple.com.
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comp.sys.mac.apps, comp.sys.mac.comm
Solution #1
posted on Aug 01, 2007
Phoebe - usenet poster
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I have a D-Link DGL-4300 "GamerLounge" router that I quite like. They
also have, or had, a wired-only version (DGL-4100). Nice packet
priority features and a number of other cool functions, plus it's very
stable -- I've rebooted the router after configuration changes or
firmware upgrades, but I can't recall any time the router itself locked
up on me. I was favorably impressed, after going through Linksys,
Buffalo, and Netgear routers that disappointed me quite badly.
I bought this more than a year ago, though; I think they have new
models now.
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Solution #2
posted on Aug 01, 2007
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D-Links are probably my favorite, largely from an interface usability
perspective. I've had one working for 2+ years without a problem, and
my father had one for 3 or so years that was working fine when we
replaced it (I have a couple of D-Link wireless bridges that have
worked flawlessly for 18 months as well.). Stay away from their
entry-level models, though, like the DI-524 (don't know if they still
sell it) -- I could never get a particular iBook onto the network
wirelessly. The Netgear I set up for a friend is very nice also.
Belkin works OK, but the interface isn't as friendly or flexible.
- geoff
perspective. I've had one working for 2+ years without a problem, and
my father had one for 3 or so years that was working fine when we
replaced it (I have a couple of D-Link wireless bridges that have
worked flawlessly for 18 months as well.). Stay away from their
entry-level models, though, like the DI-524 (don't know if they still
sell it) -- I could never get a particular iBook onto the network
wirelessly. The Netgear I set up for a friend is very nice also.
Belkin works OK, but the interface isn't as friendly or flexible.
- geoff
Solution #3
posted on Aug 01, 2007
kioner - usenet poster
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On 2006-10-07 09:14:29 -0500, Calum <
Not surprising to me. I've had lots of bad experiences with LinkSys in
the past - things ranging from crashing whenever I do FTP passive
transfers to random crashes and lock-ups. As a result, I stay away
from LinkSys.
In contrast, I have nothing but good (well, ok *mostly* good - none are
100% perfect) to say about Netgear's offerings, especially their
Firewall VPN routers.
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Not surprising to me. I've had lots of bad experiences with LinkSys in
the past - things ranging from crashing whenever I do FTP passive
transfers to random crashes and lock-ups. As a result, I stay away
from LinkSys.
In contrast, I have nothing but good (well, ok *mostly* good - none are
100% perfect) to say about Netgear's offerings, especially their
Firewall VPN routers.
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JR
Solution #4
posted on Aug 01, 2007
kioner - usenet poster
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Not entirely true, I've had a couple of Linksys routers (a WAG54G v2,
and the one I have now, a WAG354G) that aren't configurable via Safari.
Perfectly fine with Firefox etc. though.
(The particular issue is described at
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and the one I have now, a WAG354G) that aren't configurable via Safari.
Perfectly fine with Firefox etc. though.
(The particular issue is described at
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Solution #6
posted on Aug 01, 2007
Pasty - usenet poster
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Most any router will do. I have a Netgear 8-port router on my home
network. Linsys works fine too. Go to your local office supply store and
buy a router that has the features you want. it will work fine with Mac
or Windows.
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network. Linsys works fine too. Go to your local office supply store and
buy a router that has the features you want. it will work fine with Mac
or Windows.
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