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Difference ADSL Router / Broadband Router

stigs — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 09:58:36 GMT

There are two types of wireless routers you might run into when looking around.

There is an ADSL Wireless Router which is designed to work with the BT adsl service. It actually has the dsl modem built right into it.

The more common and generic broadband wireless routers connect to many different modems, including adsl and cable modems.

D-Link DSL-G624M

stigs — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:00:58 GMT

Check out this router:

D-Link DSL-G624M ADSL2/2+ Wireless 108G MIMO Router

The D-Link DSL-G624M wireless 108G MIMO ADSL router is a high-speed, high-connectivity ADSL router. This router provides an integrated ADSL2/2+ modem supporting up to 24Mbps download speed, as well as high-performance wireless LAN with up to 108Mbps data rates and an extended signal coverage that is 8 times better than the normal wireless LAN devices. Together with firewall protection and built-in 4-port switch, the D-Link DSL-G624M router provides the performance, security and convenience for a home or office running high-bandwidth applications like audio/video streaming, on-line gaming and large file transfer over a wireless network.

High-Speed ADSL Connection
The D-Link DSL-G624M features the latest ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards, providing speeds of up to 24Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream (ADSL2+), or 12Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream (ADSL2). This router auto-senses the connection type and auto-negotiates the best modulation scheme, using the G.hs (handshake) protocol.

Extended Wireless Operation Range
Radio signals typically reflect off objects, creating multiple paths that in conventional radios cause interference and fading. With multiple high Gain antennas, the D-Link DSL-G624M uses these paths to carry more information, which is recombined on the receiving side by the MIMO algorithms. As a result, this router reduces "dead" spots and distributes strong wireless signals across farther distances with enough bandwidth to stream multimedia content and transfer large files at far higher rates.

Up to 108Mbps Wireless Speed
The D-Link DSL-G624M doubles the spectral efficiency compared with the current wireless network. The maximum non-Turbo data transfer rate for 802.11g networks is 54Mbps, though actual throughput is typically closer to 20Mbps to 30Mbps. Enhanced by the Turbo mode, the D-Link DSL-G624M router can boost the typical raw wireless speeds to 108Mbps, or a real throughput 15 times faster than that of 802.11b equipment.

Firewall Protection
The D-Link DSL-G624M provides firewall security using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and hacker attack logging for Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection. SPI inspects the contents of all incoming packet headers before deciding what packets are allowed to pass through. Access control is provided with packet filtering based on port and source/destination MAC/IP addresses. With Virtual Server Mapping, the D-Link DSL-G624M can be set to allow separate FTP, Web, and multiple games to share the same Internet-visible IP address while still protecting your servers and workstations from hackers. You can configure any of the built-in LAN ports of the router to function as a DMZ port. VPN pass-through is provided to let mobile users access files and mail from offices to work at home without having to use complex VPN client software.

Linksys Router

stigs — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:09:54 GMT

I think it is the WRT-54G. It has two antennas. I was told it is a good wireless router to use because you can upload your own firmware to it, or one someone else has modified, which allows you to use it for a lot of different purposes, even a web server.

Anyone have experience with this router?

Sorry if I got the model wrong.

Netgear FWG114P 54Mbps Wireless

stigs — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:17:23 GMT

Check out this router:

One powerful device, NETGEAR’s FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server consolidates multiple connection features and gives users the ability to share secure wired and wireless network connections. Designed to connect multiple PCs without running additional wires, it allows up to 253 users on the LAN – including up to 64 wireless users – to share one broadband Internet connection. Higher wireless speeds allow for distribution of large files and enables high performance videoconferencing. The built-in print server enables multiple users to utilize a single printer. Full-scale business-class security that includes Wi-Fi Protected Access enhancements* and Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall ensures that the network, network users, and data communications are thoroughly protected. Fully compliant with IEEE 802.11g and backward compatible to any existing IEEE 802.11b network equipment. Web browser-based settings and on-screen help make setup a breeze. Fail safe features provide back-up connection to the Internet. Wall-mountable to save space.

Ultra Equipped
Built in to this firewall router is a 4-port 10/100 switch, an IEEE 802.11g wireless 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps access point, and an easy connection USB print server port that supports multiple print jobs simultaneously. An RS-232 serial port provides for either an ISDN/analog modem fail-over backup or dial-up connections, and a100 Mbps WAN port allows for future high-speed broadband services. Seventeen LEDs display status at a glance. Supports single remote access server (RAS) client via the serial port.

Safeguarded
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) shields wireless communications with the highest available level of industry-standard encryption, blocking unwanted users from accessing the network without the proper permission and password. True firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Network Address Translation (NAT) and Intrusion Control capabilities provides defense against Denial of Service (DoS) hacker attacks, while 40/64 and 128 -bit WEP encryption protects the network from wireless eavesdroppers. Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through enables secure access to your office or corporate network. Web page URL content filtering provides administrative control over access to inappropriate web sites. Provides logging and reporting alerts of Internet activity.

Wireless Access Points

raven — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:10:12 GMT

I am looking for an extender or access point to implement at work. If I have an access point with a single connector can I hook a regular router in there and route to the rest of the office and out to the internet?

Secondly, what recommendations do you have for access points?

Linksys WRT54G 54Mbps Broadband Wireless Router

stigs — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:07:37 GMT

Linksys WRT54G 54Mbps Broadband Wireless Router is a really stout router. I would definately consider it first and foremost for a home network.

The Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function within the Linksys WRT54G ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed broadband connection.

To protect your data and privacy, the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

Belkin F5D7632uk4 54Mbps

stigs — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:03:43 GMT

Check out this router:

Belkin networking presents its latest breakthrough 54g technology products that make wireless files transfer and download faster than ever before. 54g technology provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than the current Wi-Fi (802.11b) standard. 54g technology is the easiest wireless network to implement.

Belkin F5D7632uk4 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Router is an all-in-one-box solution that lets you share your ADSL Internet connection, files, and peripherals, without cables. The Belkin F5D7632uk4 combines two essential networking functions in one innovative product -an ADSL Modem with a 4-port Wireless Router. Operating at wireless speeds up to 54Mbps, the Belkin F5D7632uk4 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Router operates on the 802.11g wireless Ethernet standard. This standard is backward-compatible, so you can use it in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks. The Belkin F5D7632uk4 also features an integrated 4-port 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet switch so you can connect your wired computers easily. Belkin makes sharing files and peripherals, such as hard drives, printers, CD-ROMs, and DVDs, easier than ever.

Easy Install Wizard
The Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up the Belkin F5D7632uk4 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Router. This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matter of minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.

Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers
The Belkin F5D7632uk4 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac® OS 8.x,9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).

Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall
The Belkin F5D7632uk4 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death (PoD), Denial of Service (DoS), IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, TCP Null Scan, SYN flood, UDP flooding, Tear Drop Attack, ICMP defect, RIP defect, and fragment flooding.