[wellylug] Routers

[Mark Foster]

>
> I am going to have to go get another one before the DSE dies completely, 
> anyone have any recommendations of something that has a bit more longevity 
> (and preferably a few extra features than the basics like being able to 
> specify DHCP option 49)?
>

I recently purchased a Netgear DG834G based on the fact we have used them 
at work for an extended period (years, in one example) with no problems. 
They also support VPNs (which Dynalinks, apparently, do not) - they 
actually have integral VPN termination too which is pretty cool.

After mucking about with DSL and Wireless boxes (cheapies) and being 
largely unsatisfied, I figured it was time I spent some money (sub $200 
though) and so far have been quite happy.

My only beef with the 834 was that the setup wizard was quite hard to work 
around, as it insisted on trying to 'autodetect' the way NZ DSL works, 
failed miserably... but once i'd dummed some features and it let me into 
the ordinary management screens, It was very easily rectified.

My 2c.

Mark.