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Lizden · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:35 am Post subject:

Eddie...did you hear that whooshing sound...that's your post whizzing over my head Wink

I need a router with at lest 4 Ethernet ports.
Beyond that. I.don't.know.jack.

Can you recommend a specific model? Smile

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Roar-duh · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:38 am Post subject:

Linksys is generally good stuff. That model has been around for quite a long time and is very highly regarded, but it lacks newer features like WPS one-touch setup. It's also 802.11g, so access between any 802.11n wireless devices on your network will be slowed down.

This Linksys model is newer and faster, has piles of good Amazon reviews and is the same price:
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Advanced-Simultaneous-Dual-Band-Wireless-N/dp/B004T9RR4A/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442507420&sr=1-1&keywords=linksys+router&refinements=p_36%3A1253505011%2Cp_89%3ALinksys

It's also capable of being upgraded with popular third-party firmware called DD-WRT - should you ever see any dropout issues in the future, this may help you resolve them by basically re-programming the router with someone else's software. The model that you linked isn't able to run this.
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Lizden · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:00 am Post subject:

Thanks SO much John! This is exactly what I needed.

Laugh

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Lizden · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:55 am Post subject:

So...for those playing along at home...my awesome Stand-Up partner (Thank you AMY for starting these!) Sean Caldwell who is a power user of Source Connect and very computer savvy recommended this router:

http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442514754&sr=1-4&keywords=asus+router&linkCode=sl1&tag=scvo-20&linkId=5237f0ad3757597140de9faabdcb4ed0

...and he offered to set it up to work with SC for me!...how can a girl refuse an offer like that!

Thanks for everyone's input!
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Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

That should be perfecto for you.
cool

sorry bout that jet flyin over Smile

Lizden · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject:

Ha!
That's what happens, Eddie, when I venture into the wilds of the gear section Wink

I SO appreciate everyone's help & patience!

Laugh

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