Low Cost Enterprise Security Firewall Router

Advantages: Powerful, Easy to configure, Good support, Low cost
Disadvantages: Needs extra 'modem' for each broadband Connection, Occasional reboots required

...upgrade - Requires a Draytek Vigor 100/110 or other router set up in a non-NAT configuration VERDICT I do not like the fact that you need to purchase a non-NAT router in conjunction with the 2950 for the setup and I could have done without the occasional problems but overall, I feel the 2950 is a very good router/firewall. It?s quite cheap for an Enterprise level router, especially when compared to CISCO products in the same price range, which would probably not even have the VPN function as that would most likely require an extra box to be purchased just for the VPN functionality. Otherwise, a much more expensive CISCO router with the function would be required, which would probably cost £1,000+, making the £320 for the 2950 and the £100 for the two Vigor 100s (for use with two ADSL broadband lines) seem like peanuts. However, I see...

Deru 11.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Draytek Vigor 2950 - router

Router minefield!!!

Advantages: ease of setup,reliable connection
Disadvantages: not the fastest on the market

...When looking to go wireless in the computer world it is an absolute minefield when it comes to wireless routers/modems. I sat at my latop(tethered to the telephone socket with wires) scouring google for write ups about this router and that router when i came across this one. Now this is rated as being the best selling router/modem in the UK and has been for some time. I think i paid around £40 from ebuyer.com. I chose it because of the fact its reasonably priced. Its a good trustworthy brand and it seemed to come up to scratch on speed. Upon opening the box the installation was very simple indeed. I just followed the instructions that came with the router and hey prsto i was wireless on my laptop.Software is easy to install and self explanatory. Its not the fastest band of router on the market but for what i needed it was ample...

zakkman 21.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router - wireless router

Obsolete, but perfect for Cisco exams

Advantages: Very Cheap, with lots of features
Disadvantages: Will help with CCNA, but may stuggle with CCNP

...I bought one of these routers off ebay to help with my upcoming (Cisco) CCNA exam. These are by no means cutting edge routers, and are obsolete now as they only support 10Mbps via their AUI (lan) port and support a limited amount of protocols. The router itself has one AUI port, which when used with a transceiver can connect to either another router or a switch (at 10Mbps); 2 serial ports which can be configured with a routing protocol such as frame relay to connect to another switch or ISP data terminal equipment, a console port to configure the router itself, and an AUX port for modem connection. Though well past it's sell by date, the switch is perfect to get to grips with Ciscos IOS (internetwork Operating System) and set up simple routed networks in conjuction with other routers and switches. One thing to be aware of when buying...

bllward 05.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Cisco 2501 - router

Netgear DG834G Wireless ADSL Router; perfect home solution

Advantages: Reliability and value for money.
Disadvantages: Operating temperature.

...In my opinion this broadband ADSL router is one of the best on the market considering its price. I have been using this model (I've had different versions) for a number of years and never have I known one to fail; this is especially impressive considering I never turned them off when in use. I am a very heavy internet user and when configured correctly delivers on the speed that you would expect. In terms of 'plug and play', there is very little needed to be configured on this product to start surfing away and it comes with a single quick start sheet that shows clearly how to access the configuration page through a web browser initially. For more advanced users it is very easy to configure port-forwarding (useful when playing online games or downloading via peer-to-peer to achieve the desired connection speeds). It even supports VPN...

scottymcandrew 13.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router - wireless router

I`LL GET MY KICKS ? ON ROUTER £66

Advantages: Ultra simple to set up, Compact slim design
Disadvantages: Pitiful length of Ethernet cable supplied

...Or rather not quite £66, more like £61.99 ? but then I wouldn?t have been able to pun on the famous Rolling Stones track in the title and that would have been an opportunity missed! So what is a router? And why am I writing a review about one? Well, a router is used when you want to share an internet connection between two or more computers, and I find myself writing about the Netgear ADSL Firewall Router DG834 thanks to my Sister asking me to set up a network on her two computers so that her AOL broadband connection could be shared. Of course therein lay the first issue, AOL is not like other ISP`s in that it has up to now been impossible to sign on with more than one screen-name, but thanks to AOL finally embracing the whole Networking ethos and offering support to a handful of routers there was to be no more barriers in spreading...

stuleg 30.11.2004 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Firewall Router - router

Suitable for anyone, a great router all round.

Advantages: Very simple to use
Disadvantages: 1 short Cat5 cable

...- the grey cable goes into the grey hole, and the yellow cable goes into (rather unsurprisingly) the yellow holes. I say holes, as another great feature is that you get 4, yes, 4 ports so you can easily set up a home network using this. Once I had everything assembled (which took me about 30 minutes - 20 of which were spent trying to sort out the spaghetti of wires in my house!) I switched the PC on and put the CD into the drive. Then I read the instructions. Fortunately I had indeed got everything right. Following the on-screen prompts I inputted my Broadband ID and Password, waited a few moments and VOILA! We were connected. Because you are networked through the router it serves as an effective firewall, meaning that your computer is never detected on the internet - the network stops at the router. So this is really a multi...

Bigluce 03.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Firewall Router - router

Netgear FVS114 ProSafe VPN Firewall/Switch

Advantages: Good features, VPN support, 10/100 WAN port
Disadvantages: Challenging documentation

...Not so long ago, you were lucky to have broadband of any speed. Now broadband is getting faster with speeds of 8-10Mbps becoming more common and 24Mbps not so far away. As a result, the current generation of routers for the home or small office are starting to show a weakness - they only have a 10Mbit WAN port for connecting to your ADSL or Cable connection. The Netgear FVS114 manages to bring a 10/100 Mbps WAN port equipped router to the party with a whole bunch of extra features. As the box proudly proclaims, it combines 8 VPN tunnels, a router, 4 port switch and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall in to one compact device in the familiar dark blue metal case that Netgear are famous for. With support for 253 users, there's a lot of power here for the price. What's in the box As well as the Netgear FVS114 itself, you get...

ilaskey 13.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Firewall 8 FVS114 - router

A small bundle of joy

Advantages: Compact, efficient, works well, easy to install, good price
Disadvantages: More inevitable leads to the computer etc yet again. Big feet

...'s why. For us especially, it has a bargain price. This router has a really fast connection speed. The Data transfer rate is 54 mbps Small, compact and so not intrusive on your work space. This router only measures width 17.5cms x depth 11.5cms x height 2.8cms. Lightweight, only weighs 300g Clean looking with it's white exterior. Reputable British brand. Firewall protection. Very easy to install and quick to have up and running. I know the speed of our connection could be improved if we upgraded to a different option with Karoo but there are only so many pennies in a month. The Netgear Router however has the capability to handle much faster speeds than we are using at the moment and appears to be a trouble free product. Thanks for reading Copyright Eiley 2007...

grafter123 24.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router - wireless router

Super fast router- super poor reliability

Advantages: 108 Mbps, excellent coverage, In built firewall
Disadvantages: Poor reliability

.../WAN: 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45 LAN: 4 ports 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45 Lighted Status LEDs Power, test, Internet, Wireless, and LAN (connection, activity, and speed) Firewall Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Network Address Translation (NAT) Security 40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption, WiFi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) Touchless WiFi Security simplifies the selection and activation of wireless security Power Adapter 12 VDC, 1 A; plug is localized to country of sale Most people buy NETGEAR products because it's a well known company and you would believe they would offer a superior product, however I feel that this product lets down the company severely. The first problem is when you set the router up...

Twistedpro 11.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - wireless router

Cisco IP Phone 7941

Advantages: ease of use, strong, durable, linking into GAL, remote managment and upgrades from call manager.
Disadvantages: Call quality is dependant on quality of the Network. Duplex settings, over utilized network, etc

...In my experience with the Cisco IP phone 7941, which has been for 5 years or so, has been nothing but pleasure. There features to link into AD and the ability to log onto any phone in the building and look up a user on the GAL on AD is very handy indeed. Call Transfer,Conference, Mute are the standard features. The Phones will have to be set up to work with a call manager, Which is a centre point to manage the phones, and has the ability to record conversation for quality control, etc. They have 2 options when it comes to powering these phones, on is to buy a power adapter, the other is to buy a Cisco Switch that can supply power to the phones via Ethernet. They are strong and reliable, they have been used as call centre phones, and we know what kind of abuse they would be put through in that environment. All in all, i would rate...

trevore 19.05.2009 · Read review
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