Q: Hello! Im planning a small home network and I can see my thoughts on one of these routers!
Here they are: 977 503 977 503 – SMC7004ABR with built-in print server about $ 112 CAN
-LINKSYS BEFSR41 around $ 113 CAN
D-Link DI-604 about $ 82 CAN
-US ROBOTICS USR8000A about $ 84 CAN
I heard good things about the SMC and Linksys routers.
But what they have to be $ 30 more than the D-Link and U.S. Robotics?
Wich one would you choose?
Thanks!
Thor
Re:I have been using the SMC model in your list, the Print server and dialup (not yet used!) for backup purpose in case if DSL/Cable goes out are the extra's, it has been great for me, if you decide on the SMC be sure to check for firmware updates, also they had great tech support to answer questions about an undocumented feature that was added after a firmware update. I recently purchased a cheaper "Network Everywhere" 4 port router by Linksys for someone else and did some comparison tests and SMC proved to be quite faster and it's outer case stayed much cooler, hope that helps….
Re:I have the SMC… can't speak for the others.
Keys for me:
The print server saves a bit of headache with having host computers on and available. as well as poking holes through software firewalls and permissions.
The four ports are on a switch, not a hub. This a is a big plus if you transfer a lot between computers on the LAN.
It works great, haven't had any problems.
Re:the linksys routers come with horrible original firmware… once you update the firmware, they work awesomely.
Re:FYI: The USR is prolly a re-badged version of one of the others.
Personally, I've had excellent experiences with SMC, and bad experiences with Linksys.
Other folks might tell you the opposite tho.
However it is important to CAREFULLY check the list of advanced features that these routers support, since that is where most of the differences lie.
Example:
IPSec passthru for single or multiple machines to single or multiple destinations (important if you use a VPN for work, etc).
Port forwarding support for ranges or single assignments
Optional services (like content filtering, virus-scanning, etc.)
Re:I'd choose either linksys or smc… the smc has a build in print server feature too which might make it more worthwhile…
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