[Ham-Computers] Router Question

[Jim Hill]

I have an older non-wireless Linksys router.  Routers also have an 
internal firewall (hardware firewall; security suites have software 
firewalls) which gives an added layer of protection against the bad 
guys.  I've had the reset problem occasionally; maybe it is a heat 
problem as another poster mentioned.

If you buy a router over eBay or from an individual, be sure to get 
the installation CD.  IP addresses need to be set up, which is done 
easily using the CD.  Don't know about the new plug and play routers 
- maybe it is not important with these items.  Maybe somebody else 
could comment on this point.

Should you ever get a new modem, they often come with a 
firewall.  Problems occur, because the normal router setup will 
result in the same IP address at the router input and output and the 
router won't work properly, if at all.  This can be a real "head scratcher".
Jim


At 08:50 AM 12/5/2006, you wrote:
>I am using a D-Link DI-524 wireless router. (802.11g/2.4GHZ). 
>Someone else installed
>my local network as I know very little about networks. Recently the 
>router has had to
>be "reset" to continue internet service. My ISP says if this occurs 
>often I will need to replace my router. My question: If I purchase a 
>new router and plug all the cables into it will it start functioning 
>on its own or do I have to know how to "program" (for lack of a 
>better word) it to make it function properly? Thank for any help and 
>73 de Joe/W6RLL.
>
>s
>
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