(slightly OT) iBurst Modem & Router/Firewall/Coffee maker

[TheCynick]

Hi all,

The problems described here in vivid colourful detail aside, I am *considering* getting iBurst for home. The catch is, both the missus & I have laptops, and there isn't much scope for setting up a gateway machine in the house for sharing the connection (the idea of a linux box whirring away in the guest room doesn't find favour with the fastidious German head-of-household ).

So can anyone advise on a small router/firewall/gateway/wireless AP product that has a built-in PPPOE client that I can plug an Ethernet iBurst modem into? The general idea is that the device should do everything except connect to the network itself, so that I can plug in an iBurst device or an ADSL modem or whatever access method eventually does take my fancy.

It helps to look around a bit more...I guess the Linksys WRT54G is just the business for this sort of application.

 

[LandyMan]

Hi Cynick,

I am running two notebooks, one PocketPC (wireless enabled) and one desktop over my iBurst UTD, connected to a Gigabyte BR404W Wireless Router.

The BR404W have the WAN access port, plus an additional 4 LAN ports (exluding the wireless card). The BR404W is capable of setting up the PPPoE connection for iBurst, plus VPN (ie. everything connected to the router will then be on the VPN, like my IP phone for instance).

Have a look at www.giga-byte.com ... it works like a charm for us, and it sounds as if you are in the same scenario.

Cheers

 

[guest2013-1]

Sweet, I bought the netgear one, but it's adsl only.... thank g0d i came to my senses and ordered my adsl already, can't wait! apparently they have port cards available in my area now!

 

[GuRu]

The Linksys WRT54g is by far the best. The is upgrade software available for it (opensource) and it is the most user friendly to setup.

 

[scavern]

I bought a D-link "Internet Gateway" 704-UP for the office, and connected it to our gigabit switch. It's great, plus it had a USB print server built in. It was a breeze to setup, plus has a lifetime warranty ! Check out there wireless models (http://www.d-link.co.za/igwireless.html).

Originally I had a linux box with ipcop then smoothwall installed. Don't get me wrong they are both great products, but I'm very very happy with D-Link products

phew. sales pitch done !

 

[scavern]

forgot to mention... not sure whether it will work with ADSL though

 

[Kei]

For people who are not too clued up with networking or for people like me who want to spend as little effort as possible, I can recommend Qbik Wingate V6.0xx (latest version) as a software solution.

Don't try older versions though. Older versions interfere badly with the iBurst app and the modem. The latest version appears to be PPPoE aware and has adjusted my MTU value by itself without me worrying about it.

 

[DaNerd]

I've used the Linksys WRT54G for a number of my clients. Easy to setup with great security features.

 

[Kei]

Yep, it's a good product, so I hear. I am considering scrapping the software solution.

 

[daffy]

Hey guys!
Uniterm Direct Sells the Linksys WRT54G for R575 ex vat.
Definately the cheapest out there. And we know all about the various replacement firmwares that are available. I'm sure we could even arrange to have it pre-flashed to a firmware of your choice for a nominal fee.
http://www.dbg.co.za/

 

[Kei]

Thanx for the info will be in touch soon

 

[mikeysa]

I'm using the Belkin 802.11g. Its PPoE enabled, plug and play. Connected to it (besides the iburst UTD) is a desktop via ethernet and a laptop in my neighbour's house (50m away) via wireless ethernet. Easy to set up - works like a charm and wasn't expensive either.

 

[AndyD]

I'm also using the Belkin 802.11g to connect a PC via Ethernet and laptop via Wireless LAN. Works very well.

Something strange tho .. if I connect the UTD via USB (according to NetPerSec) I can regularly achieve download speeds of up to 1.9Mbps. But when I go thru the router, the same download test consistently maxes at 1Mbps. I have tried contacting both Belkin and Kyocera .. heard nothing! Ideas?