Re: Router question

[Ole Troan <otroan@xxxxxxx>]

> If a router doesn't have inbuilt VPN what do you use instead. Is it
just for
> ease of use or are there good reasons for buying a router with inbuilt
VPN?

by VPN do you mean support for IPsec tunnelling? if so, the downside
of doing it on the router instead of the host is that you'll give
access to the VPN to whomever is connected behind the router. might
not be a problem in your setup.

/ot


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dean Barrett [mailto:dean@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 28 August 2003 08:01
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Router question
>
>
> When you decide which type of router you want - I have a few here that
> are spare.
>
> I've got -
>
> Netgear RO318 8port Cable/DSL Security Router - doesn't have a built
in
> ADSL Modem, but does connection sharing NAT etc.
> Netgear DG814 4port Router and in built ADLS Modem
> Allied Telesyn AT-AR240E Router - Has a built in ADSL Modem, but only
1
> cross over port to feed a hub/switch
>
> The RO813 & AT have never been used, both bought in error :)
> The DG814 has been in use for about 8 months, just swapped for a Vigor
> with inbuilt VPN
>
> If you're interested, or anyone else is, I'm open to offers.
>
> Also have a 56k US Robotics USB Faxmodem - USR015633 if anyone is
> interested
>
>
>
> Dean.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Claxton [mailto:UKHA@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 27 August 2003 19:56
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Router question
>
>
> Thanks for all the replies guys. One last question, are the routers
with
> multiple inbuilt ports just for ease of use. It seems cheaper to buy
one
> with just the one port and a separate switch. I already have a network
> switch so I don't need the extra ports(famous last words) but I was
just
> wondering. Thanks again, Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gareth Cook [mailto:g@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 27 August 2003 12:36
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Fw: [ukha_d] Router question
>
>
> You will see routers that say cable/adsl but do not have a modem built
> in
> - so no good for you. Choose a router that explicity mentions it has
an
> adsl modem in it, also check reviews at adslguide.org.uk
>
> Something like this (which I have)
> http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdW
> N0X2
> 92ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=34058
>
> G.
>
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> ----- Forwarded by Gareth Cook/UK/IBM on 27/08/2003 12:32 -----
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> I'm looking to buy a router so I can use the internet on my Fuji
without
> using vnc. My question is do all routers come with an adsl modem built
> in. If not, seeing as I already have an adsl modem do I just buy a
stand
> alone router or is it better to buy a router with a built in modem
> anyway and lose my stand alone modem. Thanks, Dave
>
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