PC Routers

[Ansar Mohammed]

I have one of these:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DIR-632

It does routing, switching and Wifi-N.

But please, don't buy it. Its really undependable.

On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 12:20 PM, James Knott <james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Duncan MacGregor wrote:
>>
>> On January 4, 2012 09:21:53 PM you wrote:
>>>
>>> Duncan MacGregor wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Today, most wireless 'routers' are really 'switches' with wireless
>>>> capability. For examples of switches, look at:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.pcvonline.com/ProductsList.aspx?CategoryID=24815&24136&manuf=
>>>> TP- LINK
>>>
>>> Actually, what people buy are routers that include a 4 (actually 6) port
>>> switch with WiFi.  I have no idea why you posted that link as those
>>> items are not what's being discussed.
>>
>> Why? I posted that link in answer to the earlier question:
>>
>>>> Any recommendations on a router that does NOT have wireless support? My
>>>> friend is amenable to flashing with OpenWRT but he doesn't want wireless
>>>> since he already has Apple wireless base stations.
>
>
> I believe the orginal question was:
>
>
>> Can you give some examples of such routers, please? Do any of them
>> support wireless "N"? I have a friend looking for a router to
>> replace his existing ISP-supplied router that is apparently not
>> flexible enough. I had set up IPCop for him years ago but the PC on
>> which it was running died and he would rather have an "appliance"
>> that doesn't have any moving parts. I figure we can meet his needs
>> and still have something that is based on Linux by using one of
>> these Atheros MIPS24k routers you mentioned.
>
>
> Routers, not switches, are generally used to connect to the ISP, as routing
> function is required.  Switches don't provide that.  Consumer routers
> provide router, switch & WiFi all in one box.  Also, I don't recall ever
> seeing a switch with WiFi included, in either consumer or industrial level
> equipment.
>
>> And suggested that a search for 'switch' might be more useful than a
>> search
>> for 'wifi router without  wifi'
>
> A switch does not provide the needed function and so not considered.  A
> switch may be added if the router doesn't provide sufficient ports for the
> number of devices to be connected.
>
>
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