Which router to buy?

Wormeyer · Post by **Wormeyer** » Sat Jun 01, 2002 6:02 pm

I am just getting hooked up to AT&T broadband and am looking for some safety as well as flexibility if I want to connect other computers. I am looking at the ZyXel Prestige 310 and the Linksis EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (Model BEFSR41). Which, if either would you suggest and why? Thank you.

master7 · Post by **master7** » Sat Jun 01, 2002 9:55 pm

The Linksys, considering I have never heard of that other one..

Also, it's insanely easy to set up

MasterPcWiz · Post by **MasterPcWiz** » Sun Jun 02, 2002 3:57 pm

i use a linksys router linksys is very easy to set up for someone that hasnt used a router before step by step setup very straight forword also linksys has been makeing them for a good long time its a name you can trust
-note-
make sure you keep up on all firmware updates on all routers and makes !!

good luck:2cool:

zxc47 · Post by **zxc47** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 5:22 pm

http://www.speedguide.net/reviews/zyxel/index.shtml
The ZyXel Prestige 310 sell for about $200 and the linksys for about $79 If you want a router you should look at netgear or nexland .

reader · Post by **reader** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 8:41 pm

Netgear is just putting out a new series of routers for home and small office use. The router is the Netgear RP614. Here's a link:

http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp ... 12&zrp=131

Buy.com has it for around $70 and the Linksys model you noted for around $75. The Linksys can be had for less through Pricewatch.com -- both have 4 port switches included.

Zyzel builds good products, too. I own one of their DSL modems.

I think the bottom line here is that reviews I've read indicate there isn't much performance difference between a lot of these units while the price differences can really vary. Translation: spending more money won't buy you a better router for your home purposes.

Linksys has the lion's share of the market because their routers are dead easy to set up. Having said that, the new Netgear router cited above is right in that pricerange.

Either one will do the job for you.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Jun 05, 2002 9:21 am

ZyXel is pretty much the same as a NetGear...near identicle twins, 99% same hardware under the hood. Faster and more stable than the Linksys, although over the past year Linksys newer firmware has raised their reliability quite a bit...plus like others say, the Linksys is incredibly easy to setup and configure.

NetGear and Linksys make the only routers I really like designed and marketed for the home market...the "under the hundred dollar club". For higher performance, and a bit more money for the home user (160 bucks), the Nexland ISB SOHO is very fast and quite stable.

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Wed Jun 05, 2002 2:54 pm

I agree with Yeolde, Since I have gotten my Nexland setup right, it has been running like a champ! I was about to give up, but held in there.

nagetech · Post by **nagetech** » Sun Jun 09, 2002 11:23 pm

You want a hard ass router? Netgear RT311... ROCK SOLID...never a hiccup...plugged it in... and threw it on my networking pile..havent looed at it since...and still no probs !

but thats just my opinion