I'm rather fond of DD-WRT compatible routers since they give you so much bang for the buck, are very capable, and highly configurable. https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykarcz/2019/07/11/the-best-dd-wrt-routers-of-2019/#5fb84d571559 -- [image: eSig Logo] J.D AUSTIN TWIN GECKOS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC Open Technology Specialist P.O. Box 2487 Apache Junction, Az 85117 Web: www.twingeckos.com Work: 480-269-4335 x10004 Fax: 480-907-1433 Cell: 480-288-8195 On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 12:17 PM wrote: > Hi, > > It appears I am having Internet router problems. Occasionally I will not > be able to access the Internet for a few seconds to a minute or so. This > morning I was not able to access the Internet at all. > > I am with Cox and have a home office business account. I called Cox and > they suggested bypassing my router and connect directly to their modem. > That worked. Based on that I think my router is going bad. > > I had turned off the modem and the router for a maybe an hour or so while > I did other things. I now have access. > > I would like a secure router. Cox says almost any modern router will be > secure. Security is a big issue. When I look at all the WiFi that is > available in my neighborhood I see maybe 10 routers. That is scary! > > Since I have a business account that allows servers I have been using port > forwarding. I am a programmer and occasionally I fire up my laptop turned > server for testing. > > I also have set up my WiFi to only accept those devices that I have > configured by MAC address. > > Any toughs on my pending router purchase? > > Thank you so much for all your feedback!! > > Keith > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss