Router Suggestions?

[Qckrun]

I recently acquired a Comcast cable modem for my computer, and I am in libo about what type of router I should get. I would like it to be wired, so If someone could give me a suggestion on why type of wire router would work that would be great. I would preferably like to get one that can wire up to 8 computers at least. Any suggestions with links would be great.
By the way my modem is a Linksys cable modem with USB and Ethernet connections.

Thank you very much,

Chris

 

[IceWindus]

It may be a wireless router, but me and many other peeps will recommend the Linksys WRT54g. Great routers for the price and alot of people like to load 3rd party firmware on the Linux core chipset to get really kick ass routing features for free.

 

[GlobalFear]

Wireless and 4 ports, doesn't fit the bill.

They do make 8 port routers, although last time I checked it was cheaper to get a 4 port and a small switch.

 

[IceWindus]

Wireless and 4 ports, doesn't fit the bill.

They do make 8 port routers, although last time I checked it was cheaper to get a 4 port and a small switch.

Woops, I forgot. Go pick up a D-Link or Linksys switch, you won't find home grade routers with more then 4 ports anyway.

 

[rcolbert]

You could go with the Linksys BEFSR81, which is a wired/8-port solution. If you wanted to add wireless in the future you'd be adding another router though. You could also as has been suggested get the wireless/4 port router now, and uplink to a wired switch to add port density. One advantage of that is that you can get a switch with Gigabit (either one port or more) and put your most heavily used device (a server most likely) on it.

I personally use the BEFSX41 for most devices, and then uplink to a SMC Wireless router which is only acting as an Access Point and Switch, with it's routing/dhcp functions disabled.

 

[LadyJaqie]

my honest advice: find a used/refurb'd DI-614+ and a DSS-5+.
together they should be like $40 plus s/h and the 614+ has been the best SOHO router ive ever messed with, and ive messed with many. the only shortcoming it has is no bandwidth management / QoS.

 

[Qckrun]

You could go with the Linksys BEFSR81, which is a wired/8-port solution. If you wanted to add wireless in the future you'd be adding another router though. You could also as has been suggested get the wireless/4 port router now, and uplink to a wired switch to add port density. One advantage of that is that you can get a switch with Gigabit (either one port or more) and put your most heavily used device (a server most likely) on it.

I personally use the BEFSX41 for most devices, and then uplink to a SMC Wireless router which is only acting as an Access Point and Switch, with it's routing/dhcp functions disabled.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=33-124-022&depa=0

So this is the router your talking about right colbert? Right now I believe I just want to go wired, maybe added wireless down the line.

Does it matter how many ports you have, 4 compared to 8. The reason why I want to do eight is because we currently have 3 computers plus a laptop in the house, and I may be adding another computer here very shortly so, I think the 8 port would be better, but is there any difference between how many ports?

 

[LadyJaqie]

yes. most routers with built in switches have cheapo ones.
trust me, you want to get an external switch... 5 or 8 port, and just uplink it to the router. performance will be much better.

 

[GlobalFear]

Also to throw it out there:

SmoothWall FireWall > 8 port switch > Users

 

[Darkstar850]

Ive got this unit
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=33-122-007&depa=5

It is a solid choice if you want all the ports in one unit. Otherwise, a 4 port router and a small switch is probably a little cheaper.