stand-alone routers vs. IPMASQ

Does anyone have any input to offer on this question?

Thanks,
Donn

----- Original Message -----
From: "Donn Shumway" <DShumway@hypercom.com>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 1:58 PM
Subject: stand-alone routers vs. IPMASQ


> Hello to all. Does anyone have any experience with standalone
> router/firewalls for home use? I am thinking of reclaiming my P-133
> currently being used as a MASQ server to use for intranet and WEB page
> development and would prefer that it not also be the MASQ server. I have
> been looking for a standalone router/firewall and am looking at the
Linksys
> BEFSR41 'EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4 10/100 Switched Ports'. It
seems
> to solve a lot of issues as well as including the 10/100 switched ports
(to
> replace my current 10baseT hub).
>
> System details. Speedchoice one-way full-time internet connection shared
by
> five PC's, three running Winders (family machines) and two running Linux,
> one a Pentium133, the other a K6-II 450. I want to run Oracle on the K6-II
> (using windows Oracle Tools for educational purposes - I use them at
work),
> and use the Apache server (and learn Zope, etc.) on the P133. I would
> prefer to not build another PC (my wife just could'nt understand another
> one!). The Cable/DSL router seems a good compromise and provides some
> similar and seemingly extensive control (not up to par with IPCHAINS but
> close). I would also realize a 10/100 Switch in the process to speed up
> connection between machines. The switch alone costs ~$100 and I already
> have 10/100 NICs in all the machines. I realize the additional speed would
> not significantly effect browsing the internet, but it would dramatically
> speed up file transfers and intranet gaming speed. I have found the
LinkSys
> Router onn the net for $158 with free shipping. SOunds like I can't lose.
>
> I appreciate any comments or suggestions (or warnings).
>
> Regards,
> Donn Shumway
> dshumway@hypercom.com
> "Sarcasm is the safe alternative to expressing anger."
> --Richard North Patterson
>
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