WTB Router

[bunson]

Hi, guys. I'm looking for a cable/dsl router w/ 4port switch. If anyone has a used one for a good price, I'd appreciate it. -matt

[lance-tek]

Not that I have one to sell, but if you aren't peticular about it you can get one from www.pricewatch.com for $29.00 shipped.

-lance

[bunson]

Thanks, looking to rid someone of their unwanted stuff right now; that's about the right price though. -m

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[Dr.Dos]

why not build one out of an old computer p-75 or better.
instead of throwing them out recycle them.
I use FREESCO on an old p-90 downclocked to 75 (no heat)
been using it for three years noprobs.
plus it can do more then just routing if you want..

[lance-tek]

Originally posted by Dr.Dos
why not build one out of an old computer p-75 or better.
instead of throwing them out recycle them.
I use FREESCO on an old p-90 downclocked to 75 (no heat)
been using it for three years noprobs.
plus it can do more then just routing if you want..

not a bad idea at all. Only question I have about that is what would you recommend for a good firewall to run to filter out the crap? Or some kind of port redirection software maybe?


-lance

[Shagster]

I have a netgear rp114, not sure if it has a switch though.

[bunson]

Thanks, guys. I've got freesco running @ work to play with, also messed with Shorewall a bit; this is for one of my friend's parents, so simple is better.


Shaggy, I believe that would work. Any idea on price?

-m

[Dr.Dos]

FREESCO is a one floppy disk router all you need is a slow pentium box, once you got it setup you can uplug the monitor and do all the admin through its web interface.
you dont even need a harddrive in it, just a floppy, 2 or more nics and 16 megs ram. and yes there are packages you can add to handle filtering. you can even filter some stuff with the stock install. Go to http://www.freesco.org to find out more.

[lance-tek]

thx for the info Dr.Dos

[Rainbow]

I have a dlink di-704 with a 4 port switch f/s. It always worked great with no problems but i just went to a wireless one. $25 shipped to the US.

[bunson]

Thank you everyone, I found one locally.

-m