[nflug] Router Recommendations

[Erek Dyskant]

    In my experience, the cheap routers tend to have small NAT tables, 
so they will start to drop connections or slow way down whenever they're 
handling a large number of small connections.  Also, linksys routers are 
prone to power fluctuations, so if the voltage drops at all they'll 
reboot and drop all your connections.

    If you want to go the linux route, IPCop is an excellent specialized 
distribution for routing/firewalling.  If you'd prefer an appliance, 
I've had great luck with the sonicwall TZ or Pro line equipment, with 
the proviso that the software will be a little bit crippled unless you 
shell out for their Enhanced software upgrade.

    Hope this helps.  Let us know what you decide on.

--Regards,
Erek Dyskant

John Nichel wrote:
> Hi,
>
>   It seems that we've outgrown our cheap little SOHO type routers.  
> I'm looking for a good, reliable router which can handle two WAN 
> connections (we have a T with cable backup) and 30 users.  I've been 
> able to soften the blow to my boss that we can't get away with $75 
> routers anymore. ;)
>
> Any recommends are appreciated.
>