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LordofEchoSide
04-30-2003, 02:32 PM
I was going to buy THIS (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=N82E16833122008) from newegg.com but they are out of stock now. are there any better ones or should I just wait?

mbossman2
04-30-2003, 02:59 PM
try either of the 1st 2:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&manufactory=1413&catalog=28&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1

Confused
04-30-2003, 03:01 PM
They have the Linksys BEFSX41 and SMC 7004VBR in stock. I have a SMC and am very pleased.
Chas

Byte 2.0
04-30-2003, 03:11 PM
I ordered this from amazon.com

Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router

Price: $66.99
Mail-In Rebates: $20.00
Price After Rebates: $46.99

free shipping on supersaver.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006HYKM/104-7476183-0454301

reboot
04-30-2003, 03:22 PM
I would choose the SMC over the Netgear...
I found it in three places for less than $60, the lowest being $45.95
The Linksys is only $68 at Newegg.

Dangermouse1
04-30-2003, 03:23 PM
I have the linksys BEFSR41 and have had no trouble withit if that helps.

LordofEchoSide
04-30-2003, 03:46 PM
Originally posted by mbossman2
try either of the 1st 2:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&manufactory=1413&catalog=28&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1 can you tell me what the differences are? the second one seems to have a lot more features, but they're the same price.

mbossman2
04-30-2003, 04:07 PM
Originally posted by LordofEchoSide
can you tell me what the differences are? the second one seems to have a lot more features, but they're the same price.

BEFSR41 - standard router with 4port switch

BEFSX41 - standard router with 4port switch and built in firewall and VPN capabilities.

you can read for yourself @ http://www.linksys.com/products/group.asp?grid=34&scid=29

reboot
04-30-2003, 04:14 PM
Get the SX, especially if it's the same price.