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asshopo · 12-22-2004, 07:32 AM

I choose "Consumer-grade router (Linksys, D-Link, etc)" but that is because I am lazy. I have also had:

1) Modem -> Transparent Bridge/Firewall (Linux) (To take advantage of multiple IPs) -> LinkSys Router (as a switch only, not router) -> Comps
2) Modem -> IPTables/NAT/DHCP (Linux) -> Comps in ohter configurations.

The Linksys Router being used AS a router is just easier and I don't need the power of Linux to manage my home connection. I have 2 desktops and 2 laptops connected (some wired, some wireless) and will soon have 2 more desktops (just the towers anyway) and don't really see the need for a Linux router.

12-22-2004, 07:32 AM	#87 (permalink)
asshopo Insane Location: Michigan	I choose "Consumer-grade router (Linksys, D-Link, etc)" but that is because I am lazy. I have also had: 1) Modem -> Transparent Bridge/Firewall (Linux) (To take advantage of multiple IPs) -> LinkSys Router (as a switch only, not router) -> Comps 2) Modem -> IPTables/NAT/DHCP (Linux) -> Comps in ohter configurations. The Linksys Router being used AS a router is just easier and I don't need the power of Linux to manage my home connection. I have 2 desktops and 2 laptops connected (some wired, some wireless) and will soon have 2 more desktops (just the towers anyway) and don't really see the need for a Linux router.