>Really? This is the one I was planning to use. So, file sharing would be poor >(so the router basically takes the place of my hub)? > >What about internet security? They advertise firewall protection, are you >saying >this isn't up to par? > > >Paul S Vail wrote: > >> MacSense also makes a DSL router -- based on my conversations >> with them, this box would also fail to be a good router for webserving. >> Hell, you can't even play Starcraft BattleNet with it. David, Ask them -- and then ask them again. I can control six (or seven - can't remember and not in the office now) ports for redirect on mine. I need firewall configureability for far more. Remote admin for web*, my DNS software, server stats and the normal collection of ports for communication, timbuktu, ARA, etc.... Can't do that with just a half-dozen. Maybe if more people asked them to upgrade, they'd do it -- or realize the need. I'm afraid they don't quite understand my dilemma: I need a professional-grade router and if it doesn't do the ports right, I want all ports passed, not just a couple (that's right, only these handful of ports pass the info, it is not "all ports are open"). Hell, I'd use Netbarrier if all ports were active but not configureable. All the same, for it's limited use and most offices' limited needs, it is fine. Just not for a professional webhosting facility. I'm looking at some Cisco stuff now, but that is an education in and of itself, too. p PS: those of you who swamped my home 6100 server trying to get my help file with the old power manager reset, shame on you :) That's off of a 56k connection (I live in the sticks and it is a private server), and the traffic was a bit heavy. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
