Thanks, I have decided on a dedicated router rather than using a Linux box
basically for ease of use, maintenance etc. But it's the cheaper dedicated
devices that are classed as "routers" that I'm confused about - surely they
also provide a way to set up routing tables etc based on IP address. I
understand SNMP and now understand that is one advantage of the Cisco over
Netgear, Linksys etc. ACL - is that an Access Control List based on MAC
address or IP address - if it is IP address then don't all routers offer
that ?
What is QOS ?
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> >"ascot" <> wrote in message
> >news:3fa2e0ec$0$12701$. ..
> >> Why should I pay several $$$$ for Cisco 2621 Dual 10/100 Ethernet
Router ?
> >> I want to route between two Ethernet LANs and this is the bit of kit
that
> >I
> >> have been told I need.
> >> But there seems to be much cheaper routers from Netgear, Linksys etc.
that
> >> do the same thing. How are they different ?
> >>
> >>
> >
> >You don't need a 2621 for something like routing between wto LANs. That's
> >just overkill. Stick a Win2K or Linux box in there with two network
cards.
> >Voila ... a router!
> >
> >Chris.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> A Cisco 2621 router can do QOS, ACL (Access Control Lists) , Routing,
SNMP, and much more. It will scale much better then a Win2k box functioning
as a router.
> A linux box functioning as a router is a nice alternative, but if your a
newbie to networks, Linux routing is way out of your league.
>
> -Mike
>
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