3Com routers beats any wired Linksys router for the consumer. I found it more reliable and feature proof. The integrated NAT and firewall seem more intelligent than the ones on Linksys home routers. I do not get disconnected from any program anymore!
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Features:
Four 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports provide wired LAN connectivity; up to 253 users can share the same cable or DSL connection
Stateful Packet Inspection firewall automatically detects and blocks denial-of-service attacks and other common intrusions
Support of VPN termination/initiation and passthrough allows secure connection to central office and/or secure access from remote workers.
Network and Port Address Translation (NAT and PAT) conserve expensive public IP addresses and assure privacy
IP functions such as PPTP/PPPoE (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol/Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), NAT (Network Address Translation), Dynamic DNS, and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enhance addressing privacy and economy
Virtual server capability enables incoming access to specified servers handling FTP, web, e-mail and other traffic
Supports DSL modems requiring PPTP on WAN ports
Automatically supports FTP and Microsoft NetMeeting; pull-down menu supports other popular applications
Browser-based user interface, preset defaults, device discovery, and setup wizards simplify installation, configuration, and administration
Here is what the router options look like:
Setup Wizard
LAN Settings
IP address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
Lease Time
Local Domain Name
NBX call processor
DHCP Clients List
Internet Settings
Dynamic IP
PPPoE
PPTP
Static IP Address
MTU Setting
MAC address
DNS
Firewall
SPI
Special Applications
Virtual Servers
Client IP Filters
Access Control
URL Filter
Content Filter
Schedule Rule
MAC Address Filtering
DMZ
VPN
IPSEC
PPTP
L2TP
SNMP
System Tools
Restart Router
Reset to Factory Defaults
Backup/Restore Settings
Upgrade
Administrator Password
Time and Time Zone
Advanced
NAT (Network Address Translation)
Universal Plug and Play
WAN Ping Blocking
Remote Administration
Routing
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Routing Table
DDNS
Status and Logs
Traffic Metering
Logs
Support/Feedback
Feedback
