In article <jr4qm2t8n2ni0bl5lb1jannd1klfn3o6tv@4ax.com>,
Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote:
>On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:50:16 +0000 (UTC), arnstein@panix.com (David
>Arnstein) wrote:
>What's your total price for the package (modem, router, and wireless)?
>While 3 separate boxes are better, they're probably not cheaper. My
>guess is that you can get a DOCSIS 2.0 modem down to about $60 after
>rebates. The router can be grudgingly combined with wireless to keep
>it cheap. I suggest a Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 with DD-WRT firmware (so you
>have your listed features) for about $60. $20 less if you don't want
>the high power version. See emulator at:
><http://www.informatione.gmxhome.de/DDWRT/Standard/V23final/index.html>
>This is an emulation of the original v23. A few things have changed
>in the current SP2 version.

Now I am convinced that a nice, neat, single box is not feasible. I
already have a nice Motorola cable modem, so I will look for a
combination wireless access point / router / firewall. I am not very
cost sensitive actually. I am willing to pay a premium for a good
unit. Do you still suggest the WHR-HP-G54?

I will be swapping out a Cisco 800 series SOHO router (not wireless).
This router/firewall can do anything I can imagine, and I can save my
highly crafted config on my PC where it is safe. So, I am spoiled.
--
David Arnstein (00)
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