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I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless router/firewall solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend. Thanks, Mike
At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong@datalong.com wrote:
I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless router/firewall solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend.
Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?
You already have the Linksys router just ad any wireless access point behind it for a reduced cost. This way you can still have a wired network in your house/office and a wireless network as well. An access point without the "router" portion should be cheaper and can offer you more options in control i.e. rules for the wired intranet and different rules for the wireless intranet. I have an older Proxim unit that works well. It uses a PCMCIA card as well as the remote "users" so it's very upgradeable without the need to change the whole unit. ~ Michael LaPointe ~ HorizonNet Communications ~ Http://allLongdistance.com ~ Mailto:mike@alllongdistance.com
-----Original Message----- From: wlug-bounces@mail.wlug.org [mailto:wlug-bounces@mail.wlug.org] On Behalf Of Doug Chamberlin Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:24 PM To: Worcester Linux Users Group Subject: Re: [Wlug] Router/firewall
At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong@datalong.com wrote:
I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless router/firewall solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend.
Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?
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That is a fair question Doug. I have been experiencing some problems with my current firewall/router and since there are other brands available I thought I would see if anyone had any experiences to share.
At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong@datalong.com wrote:
I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless router/firewall solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend.
Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?
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I just set up a new Linksys 802.11G wireless router/firewall at my dad's place this past week, and it's fantastic. It did require a firmware upgrade to get everything working like it should (and added some nice filtering functionality at the same time), but overall he was very pleased. My $0.02. -b On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 11:20:37 -0500 (EST) mlong@datalong.com wrote:
That is a fair question Doug. I have been experiencing some problems with my current firewall/router and since there are other brands available I thought I would see if anyone had any experiences to share.
At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong@datalong.com wrote:
I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless router/firewall solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend.
Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?
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On Sat, 2003-11-29 at 22:23, Doug Chamberlin wrote:
[...] Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?
Or a Linux firewall with a basic WAP hanging off a protected interface? Unfortunately, such a critter seems to cost nearly as much the full-blown, wireless router/firewall products, but they're still a bit less if you can find them. I found Netgear and Buffalo units locally, for about $120, with a preference for the latter as it has MANY more configuration options for logging and security. I use the basic 802.11 features to protect the link (WEP/WPA, MAC filtering), and count on my Linux firewall to protect me from wireless "outsiders" just as I expect it to protect me against Internet-based "outsiders". This gives me an extra layer of protection from wireless They have to get IN to the wireless network -- harder but theoretically not impossible -- and then past my firewall rules to actually DO anything, at which point hopefully snort and arpwatch have alerted me). True, a commercial product does the basics, and far more simply. But then, I wouldn't be using Linux for security if I wanted to take the easiest route. I'm checking out the host-based AP efforts, but haven't made that jump quit yet. I do like the little commercial products, as they'll fit into tight places to allow better antenna coverage. - Bob
Thanks for all the replies. I ended up purchasing a D-Link unit and am very impressed with it. It appears to have a stronger wireless signal, more flexibility configuring the firewall, and faster throughput. The faster throughput may be due to the fact that I reconfigured some components. It hasn't been stressed enough yet to say for sure, but it appears that the connectivity problems have been resolved as well. The D-Link gets 2 thumbs up :) Currently I am using standard wep encryption but will look into configuring it to only allow configured mac addresses as well. Cheers, Mike
On Sat, 2003-11-29 at 22:23, Doug Chamberlin wrote:
[...] Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?
Or a Linux firewall with a basic WAP hanging off a protected interface?
Unfortunately, such a critter seems to cost nearly as much the full-blown, wireless router/firewall products, but they're still a bit less if you can find them.
I found Netgear and Buffalo units locally, for about $120, with a preference for the latter as it has MANY more configuration options for logging and security.
I use the basic 802.11 features to protect the link (WEP/WPA, MAC filtering), and count on my Linux firewall to protect me from wireless "outsiders" just as I expect it to protect me against Internet-based "outsiders". This gives me an extra layer of protection from wireless They have to get IN to the wireless network -- harder but theoretically not impossible -- and then past my firewall rules to actually DO anything, at which point hopefully snort and arpwatch have alerted me). True, a commercial product does the basics, and far more simply. But then, I wouldn't be using Linux for security if I wanted to take the easiest route.
I'm checking out the host-based AP efforts, but haven't made that jump quit yet. I do like the little commercial products, as they'll fit into tight places to allow better antenna coverage.
- Bob
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