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Router question
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Posted by: tkron
I am about to get a DSL connection fixed IP address.
I have two computers I would like to hook up to this single DSL IP address using a router. This should work fine for internet access, however I was wondering how well it would work for Online gaming, in particular for EQ. Also please note that the first one switches the entire connection at full speed to each computer.
Which of the three do you suggest, and what do you think about switching the entire 100Mps over all connections verus shareing or splitting the 100Mps across all connections.
1. Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router $88.00
Mfg. Part No. BEFSR41
4-port EtherFast cable/DSL router
Share your broadband connection!
The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect option to connect a small group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet back-bone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router acts as the only externally recognized Internet device on your local area network (LAN). The router can also be configured to block internal users' access to the Internet. Unlike a typical router which can only share 100Mbps over all its connections, the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is equipped with a blazing 4-port EtherFast Switch, dedicating a breakneck 100Mbps to each and every connected PC.
Features:
Connects to a Broadband Modem Or to An Ethernet Backbone
Equipped With a 4-port 10/100 Switch
Connects All of Your PCs to the Internet With Only One Purchased IP Address
Supports PPPoE
Creates a Firewall to Protect Your PCs From Outside Intruders
Configurable Through Any Networked PC's Web Browser
The Switch Dramatically Speeds Up Your Gaming and Multimedia Connections
Can Act as Either a DHCP Server or Client
Compatible with All Standard Internet Applications
Administrators Can Block Specific Interior Users' Internet Access
2. Linksys 1port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router $79.00
Mfg. Part No. BEFSR11
1-port Instant Broadband Cable/DSL Router
Connect your network to your high-speed cable or DSL Internet pipeline with the ultimate in security and control.
The Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect solution for connecting up to 253 of your PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN). The router can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders. But the features don't stop there. The Cable/DSL Router features such advanced functions as dynamic and static port routing, DMZ hosting, filtering and forwarding. And all of these functions can be easily configured through any networked comptuter's web browser.
Network ports
Port Type: 10/100BASE-TX - 1
WAN ports
WAN ports: 10BASE-T Broadbanc (WAN) Uplink Port - 1
Warranty information
Warranty terms: One-year warranty
3. Linksys EtherFast 8-port Cable/DSL Router $167.00
Mfg. Part No. BEFSR81
8-port Cable/DSL Router
Perfect solution for connecting up to 253 of your PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to a Fast Ethernet or Ethernet backbone
Configurable as a DHCP server or client, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN). The Router can be configured via SNMP to filter internal users’ access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders.
The Cable/DSL Router features such advanced functions as dynamic and static port routing, DMZ hosting, filtering and forwarding, and Quality of Service capabilities. And all of these functions can be easily configured through any net-worked computer’s web browser.
Features
SNMP Provides Port Security, Packet Filtering, IP Multicast, and Filters Internal User’s Access
Identify Up to Four Ports for High or Low Port-Based Prioritization
QoS Capabilities Based on 802.1p and IP TOS/DS Greatly Reduces the Chance of Data Loss Based on Weight Round-Robin (WRR)
Dramatically Speed Up Your Gaming and Multimedia Connections
Supports PPPoE
Full Wirespeed Layer Two Switching on All LAN Ports
1K MAC Address Table Means Both Auto Address Learning and Aging
Configurable Through Any Networked PC's Web Browser
Acts as a DHCP Server
Administrators Can Block Specific Internal Users' Internet Access
Supports WinSock 2.0 and Windows 2000 Smart Applications
Technical Support - 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week in North America
1-Year Limited Warranty
LEDs
LEDs: Power, Link Activity, Port partition, Collisions, Ready/Test, Link and Activity for both WAN and LAN port(s), Partition and Collision for LAN ports
Network ports
Port Type: 10/100BASE-TX - 8, 10BASE-T Uplink Port - 1
Expansion Slots: 10BASE-T Uplink Port - 1
WAN ports
WAN ports: 10BASE-T
Warranty information
Warranty, parts, length: One year limited
Additional info: Free Technical Support 24X7
Posted by: Play_Conn
I have the 4 port one and it works fine for gaming. I also have 2 computers sharing cable. Mine does lag out sometimes when both computers are using too much bandwidth.
-PC
Posted by: JANNA
tkron vin and i have been using a netgear RT311 router for the last 3 years and have no troubles at all. she usually has two comps going in EQ and mine on uo without a hitch. we have had 5 comps on and gaming at the same time on a couple of occasions. to me netgear is a hands down winner over dlink or linksys. there are two style od RT311 one with a 4 port switch built in and one without. we use the plain one since we already had a switch to begin with.
Posted by: Tweaker
Well, if you only have 2 computers, I'd go with number one. Number 2 would require a hub or some other device since it only has one port on it. Number three has 8 ports - if you only have 2 computers, you don't need to spend the money on it.
Not to throw a monkey wrench in the works, but I would go with the SMC Barricade over the Linksys. IMO, it transfers data quicker, is more stable, has better tech support, costs less and is more reliable. 
Posted by: Chako
I have the Linksys 4 port router with 3 machines hooked up. It works fine.
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