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thrAsher
June 21st, 2005, 08:55 PM
A buddy recommended this one to me : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817201202

Dunno, price seems right, but last thing I want is a P.O.S. piece of hardware. You guys think I'll be alright w/ this one, or should I go for something else?
Casper
June 21st, 2005, 09:23 PM
I'd get a 4 port cable modem - but that's just me. The switch will do well, but eh, I don't like them in home environments.
thrAsher
June 21st, 2005, 09:28 PM
I'd get a 4 port cable modem - but that's just me. The switch will do well, but eh, I don't like them in home environments.
Yeah, yeah, but I love my Motorola Surfboard. Thing is a tank. Great modem, never given me one single problem.
Casper
June 21st, 2005, 11:06 PM
Yeah, yeah, but I love my Motorola Surfboard. Thing is a tank. Great modem, never given me one single problem.
Yea jerky, I have the same thing. But you're trying to put multiple PC's on to extend it, right? Or at least, you're Xbox. Get a router, you'll need it down the road eventually.

http://www.newegg.com/OldVersion/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=33-127-013&depa=0

Cheap, great router and interface to configure your firewall (Which you need). Think about it, don't bother with a switch.
thrAsher
June 21st, 2005, 11:24 PM
Gracias, Casper. My boy Root is over, and he agrees. Guy must think I'm a broke ass fool. Said I'd be better off in the long run w/ this unit. Can't make it to the bank until Thursday, but will order it asap.

In other news, newegg kicks ass. Uncontrollably easy to work w/, and they offer great products at cut-throat prices. Good stuff.
fiXXXer
June 21st, 2005, 11:36 PM
I got a couple of spare 4 port Linksys Cable/DSL routers lying around the shop if you need one.
thrAsher
June 22nd, 2005, 12:07 AM
^^^ PM me, let's talk price and merchandise.
fiXXXer
June 22nd, 2005, 09:46 AM
Check your PM.
MidniteArrow
June 27th, 2005, 12:43 PM
This resolved yet? I've got a spare 8 port netgear 10/100 internet firewall/router/switch. You can have it if you pay shipping.

I think this is it, but I'll check the model number when I get home if you want:

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ro318.asp
thrAsher
June 27th, 2005, 06:46 PM
Well, last I heard fiXXXer was fixing me up. If something comes up, though, I'll PM you MidniteArrow.

Man, what a great group of guys we got around here. I'd buy you all beers if it weren't for the whole distance thing.