[BC] Two input router?

[Kirk Harnack]

DANA PUOPOLO wrote:
> They have a reliability problem in that they don't have enough horsepower to
> run a large number of users (over 20).  The RV082 has over twice the
> horsepower. The Xincom 500 series routers also are excellent at about half the
> cost of the Linksys 042. I have a 400 series Xincom (now dicsontinued) and
> found it also is underpowered. The 600 Xincom series are for big offices and
> have a price to match (about 500 bucks).
> 
> If you run a small office, then the 042 is fine, though overpriced. 
> For small offices, I recommend the Hawking  FR-24. While discontinued, they
> can be found on ebay for about 20 dollars. I run one here and it's utterly
> flawless. The Hawking H2BR4 is the current Hawking model. They also have a
> wireless version, the H2WR54G.  www.hawkingtech.com

Dana,

Thanks for this info.  Very helpful.

The spec sheet doesn't appear to say - how many ports may I forward 
using the FR-24, or H2BR4?  Many "home" routers limit you to about 10 
ports (or ranges of ports).  I need at least 30 different ports 
forwarded to various devices on my LAN.  My Linksys RV042 doesn't appear 
to have a limit on ports for forwarding.

On another subject, what do you think of a device like the Hawking HBB1 
Broadband Booster.  I rarely have problems with my VoIP line or other 
streaming connections (inbound or outbound), but once in a while I feel 
the need for some basic QoS-type of packet prioritizing.  Your thoughts?


Thanks,

kirk harnack