Looking for Router Suggestions

[Mark Phillips]

So do I.

Except, when I look here-
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/router-charts/price/74-wan-to-lan it
looks pretty shabby compared to other routers. The Linksys E4200 looks
pretty good, is a little more expensive, but almost twice the WAN-LAN
throughput. The only drawbacks I can see are (1) some reviewers say it runs
hot, but if I disable the readios that may not be an issue and (2) it seems
to be more difficult to reflash with dd-wrt than the 3500L.

Choices....choices

Mark

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 5:16 PM, Stephen <cryptworks at gmail.com> wrote:

> I still really like that router.
>
> On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM, Dazed_75 <lthielster at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Nope.  I followed the link from the earlier message
> > https://www.flashrouters.com/netgear-wnr3500l-ddwrt-router.php and read
> this
> > on their web site:
> >
> >> Note: VPN capabilities are only available to VPN subscribers. We work
> with
> >> OverPlayVPN to make this process simple and easy for beginners. A DD-WRT
> >> router may be used to set up a VPN connection from a different
> provider, but
> >> only if they offer support. We currently will only preset the router for
> >> OverPlayVPN users.
> >
> >
> > The I followed the link to OverPlayVPN and read about the services and
> > costs.  I know dd-wrt will do OpenVPN without a commercial service.  I
> just
> > was concerned you had not noticed that blurb of theirs.
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Mark Phillips <
> mark at phillipsmarketing.biz>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Larry,
> >>
> >> I queried FlashRouters if they require any vpn or dynamic dns services,
> or
> >> if they modify the dd-wrt firmware in any way, and got this response:
> >>
> >> "VPN and DNS service are not required at all, however it is quite simple
> >> to integrate them with DD-WRT routers.
> >> We load tested, stable DD-WRT builds onto the device, we do not modify
> the
> >> actual firmware."
> >>
> >> Have you had a bad experience with FlashRouters?
> >>
> >> Mark
> >>
> >>
> >> On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Dazed_75 <lthielster at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Be sure to look at the fine print.  They are setting that router to
> work
> >>> with a specific provider of what I think is dynamic DNS and offer
> special
> >>> encryption at fee that can come to about $10/month.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Mark Phillips
> >>> <mark at phillipsmarketing.biz> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> James,
> >>>>
> >>>> It sounds like a fun project! I am very tempted.......
> >>>>
> >>>> However, I found this one -
> >>>> https://www.flashrouters.com/netgear-wnr3500l-ddwrt-router.php for
> $80. It
> >>>> has wireless, but I can just turn it off. A 480 MHz processor, and
> dd-wrt
> >>>> installed and tested with openvpn. I haven't priced out your parts
> list, but
> >>>> I would be surprised if it comes to less than $80. Also, I think the
> netgear
> >>>> router will consume less power and space in my crowded cable "closet"
> (aka
> >>>> the top shelf in my cupboard).
> >>>>
> >>>> Answers to your questions -
> >>>> I need a total of 20 gigabit LAN ports for my network. Currently, I
> have
> >>>> two 8 port gigabit switches, and 4 10/100 ports on my current BEFSX41
> >>>> router. I want to upgrade the router for open vpn, and gigabit
> speeds. So
> >>>> the router is also a switch.
> >>>>
> >>>> What is the advantage of running the whole thing virtualized?
> --
> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from
> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
>
> Stephen
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