Yeah I agree, hardware is a lot better & easier. In the low price category, I've had better luck with the DLink routers than the LinkSys. If you have any problems at all, remember to make sure the router's firmware is up to date! Hope this helps.
Best, Dave Nathanson Mac Medix in reply to ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), chris's message of 7:28 PM, 3/22/05 >>I recently got hi-speed internet and now I need a firewall >>program. >> >>And I need you to tell me what to get. >> >>I'm running OS 8.6 on my Kanga PowerBook. > >Skip the firewall software, and just go with a hardware solution. Unless >you have highly sensitive data and REALLY REALLY need to be sure your >network isn't compromised, just get a SoHo level firewall/router from >your local office supply store or computer store. You should be able to >pick up a wired one for around $50 and one that acts as a wireless access >point for less (WAP ones are constantly on sale or rebates bringing their >prices into the $10-$20 range). LinkSys, Netgear, DLink, Belkin all make >inexpensive and fully capable units. > >Software will just breed more headaches. Let the hardware take care of it >and allow yourself to forget all about it. > >-chris ><http://www.mythtech.net> > ___________________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe send a mail message with a SUBJECT line of "unsubscribe" to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
