On 06/06/02 11:18, "lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Looks like my warranty is out for my Linksys. >> >> I'm looking at D-Link products. They have products that they label as >> "gateways" and others as "routers". What's the difference? >> > Gateways just move packets between networks, Router can redirect > packets to specific places. Most routers also can act as a firewall > defending your home network against hackers and script kiddies. You > want a router that can do NAT. Also, from what I am hearing from some > of my buddies, I would avoid the Dlinks like the plague. Very > difficult to setup. Try looking at a few of the other routers below.
Unfortunate, your comments about avoiding D-Link. They are generally cheaper than Linksys, plus, Kyle doesn't like Linksys, so I thought I would switch to another brand ;-) Anybody else had problems with D-Link products, specially routers/gateways? I currently have a D-Link 8-port switch, but it's probably not as complex as a router... I would hate to rule out D-Link, but if I don't hear otherwise, I will trust Lee and won't take any chance... -Laurent. -- ===================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ********************** Usual disclaimers apply ********************** card walloper n.: An EDP programmer who grinds out batch programs that do stupid things like print people's paychecks. Compare code grinder. See also punched card, eighty-column mind. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
