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Pragma · 08-03-2003, 02:22 PM

Very true, Mr Mephisto. Unfortunately (for those of us with tech support jobs or who volunteer to help others), people will go buy "El Cheapo Router" for 9.99$ and then immediately complain when it eventually goes wrong.

I've seen some really freaky issues with routers that have been traced back to faulty hardware or poor design on the part of the cheap hardware.

My advice (not necessarily to the original poster, but to anyone) is to seriously consider buying the more expensive hardware (as long as it's reputable brands: Cisco, Linksys, 3Com), as you've got to weigh cost vs. hassle.

08-03-2003, 02:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pragma I am Winter Born Location: Alexandria, VA	Very true, Mr Mephisto. Unfortunately (for those of us with tech support jobs or who volunteer to help others), people will go buy "El Cheapo Router" for 9.99$ and then immediately complain when it eventually goes wrong. I've seen some really freaky issues with routers that have been traced back to faulty hardware or poor design on the part of the cheap hardware. My advice (not necessarily to the original poster, but to anyone) is to seriously consider buying the more expensive hardware (as long as it's reputable brands: Cisco, Linksys, 3Com), as you've got to weigh cost vs. hassle. __________________ Eat antimatter, Posleen-boy!