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Mark Thurston wrote: >> 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. > Trust me when I say I have a Ethernet/ADSL router, not an "Ethernet modem". I could, possibly, turn my current Ethernet/ADSL router into a bridge and add a Wifi card to my IPCop box, update my IPCop to the lasted 1.4.x series, etc, etc, but I really would like to consolidate all this. I'm trying to downsize. ;) > 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 Cheers for the links. I'll check them out. Grant. -- 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