"Cal Vanize" <dont.even.spam.me@myspam.org> wrote in message
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> DWACON wrote:
>> I have an old D-Link router and want to get something newer and better --
>> with more security features like hardware virus and spam blocking -- if
>> possible.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend such a device (has to be TIVO friendly) that won't
>> break the bank? I see lots of ads for such devices but would like to
>> hear from actual users and not salesmen.
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>>
>>
>
> Consider getting a decent router and separate wireless access point. By
> the time you add good modern crypto security on top of a router
> (especially public key exponentiation on home networking toys), the load
> may be pretty heavy for a single integrated piece of hardware.
>
> Its possible to get a decent router (like a 3com OfficeConnect) and a used
> Cisco wireless access point (like a Cisco 1121G on eBay). Configuration of
> a Cisco access point might be a great learning experience, but I can't
> think of a more robust set-up combination without breaking the bank.
>

Will consider that. I recently got an email from ZoneLabs (I formerly ran
ZoneAlarm until I saw a hacker get past that like it was nothing on a server
at the office) -- they have their own hardware device. My first thought
was, "no way."

I originally wanted a separate router and WAP but putting two D-Link devices
together didn't work very well. Even their tech support advised against it.


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