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> Cheers, Neil. Am I right in thinking that the AirStation is therefore an > Ethernet/Ethernet router? If this is the case, it would do to replace > the IPCop machine, but I'm really looking for a complete overhaul so I > have only the 1 router. > > Oh, I forgot to mention... support for VPNs would be a bonus too. Depending on what you want, I would go for a ethernet modem and separate ethernet (not adsl) router combination. That way, you are covered if you want to use the router with a cable modem in the future. Also, the router can be used as an access point if you change to a different network topology. If you live in the country and lightening fries your telephone line, you have only lost a modem (~£25) not a router (£50). The downside is it is more expensive this way, but it sounds like you already have an ethernet modem anyway. If you get a Linksys WRT54GL (or similar - see hardware list on openwrt.org), you can choose to use some of the open source firmwares to add a lot more features - PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY though. Have a look at ddwrt.org or openwrt.org for more information on this, but essentially it is a small linux installation on your router that gives loads of extra features. HTH Regards, Mark -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html