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Are there any particular pros and cons to consider in choosing which private IP address space to use for a network using NAT to distribute internet access from one WAN address to a number of LAN clients? In particular, aside from the total address space available, is there a good reason to...

I realize this is an old post, but just for reference purposes I thought it might be useful to leave a note. Specifically, depending on how in-depth you want to go, I generally recommend the various CISCO training books on Networking, TCP/IP, etcetera. It has been a while, but I seem to recall...

I am considering buying several of the ASUS AC routers and would like to hear people's thoughts on the following topics. Specifically, what are the main differences between the following router models? Are there any reasons to prefer one of these models over the others? - RT-AC66 -...

I know which ones they support, but I am trying to find information beyond that. Most ISPs support multiple modems. My real issue is whether there are end-user reasons to prefer one modem versus another, or if they should all just be treated as "black boxes" which are of no real interest to me...

I do not see this issue discussed elsewhere on the site, so I thought this might be the place to ask: Can anyone provide recommendations for the best options for a new DOCSIS 3.0 compliant Cable Modem? I want to replace my existing rented Earthlink / Timewarner DOCSIS 2 Modem, and it just is...

A number of routers are now supporting external hard drives with USB 3.0 interfaces. My question is whether that is really worth anything. While, the difference between USB-2 and USB-3 is significant, does it really matter when you are accessing the drive through a wireless router? In other...

ASUS makes a range extender that I believe will plug directly into your Cat-5 network and looks like it can provide exactly the features you need for less than half the price of a new second router (EA-N66).

Thanks to both Roscolo and Cmillar6 as you have made some very useful points in favor of the RT–AC66U. However to focus the question a little bit more, if I delete the AC protocol, just which routers might you recommend that provide the features I am looking for but do not support the AC...

I am trying to choose among the various current ASUS routers in order to add wireless capabilities to my network. I have narrowed my search to the ASUS devices based mostly on their general feature set and software. I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer based on the following: I...

I would agree with this, however, I would add that I generally prefer to see printers connected on a hard-wired basis, rather than rather than through Wi-Fi. Also, if possible, you should connect the printer directly to the second-floor switch rather than the router. The hardwired connection...

The same thing can be accomplished, of course, simply by updating the hosts file on any individual computers on the network. Although this does not provide the convenience of a centrally managed hosts file through the router, it will provide all the other benefits you are seeking on a...

I'm not thinking about the high-gain add-ons, specifically, so much as asking whether having the external antennas is worthwhile. Of course, I recognize that one of the benefits having the external antennas is the ability to change them to high gain antennas. -Danny.

How much of a benefit are the External Antennas that are on some of the Asus wireless routers? I am inclined to buy one of the devices with the External Antennas, but do not know if the antennas really make a difference, or are just "window dressing." Thanks, -Danny

Your answer depends on several issues. As already discussed, the firewall within a router such as the RT-AC66U is rather limited. However, there is no rule that routers and firewalls have to be in the same box. I do not know if the other routers you are evaluating have built in firewalls...

Am I correct that the better disk performance you refer to for the RT-AC56U stems from it use of a USB-3 port? And, are you saying that the RT-N66U is a three stream device, like the RT-AC66U? Thanks, --Danny

I am looking for a new router and generally like the feature set of the ASUS RT-AC66U. By this I mean the router's software, the USB ports, FTP features, etc. However, I would like to find something cheaper and I do not particularly care about the "AC" standard, since I have no AC capable...

Does anyone know if the current ASUS RT-AC66U routers are going to be software (firmware) upgradeable to the final IEEE AC standards when they are ratified? I'm basically asking what the risk level is of buying one of these routers now and whether ASUS has offered any sort of assurance that...

It is very good. And, if you are actually setting up a network, the sub-net calculator on the page is very useful. -Danny.

Does anyone have thoughts on the Asus RT-AC66U versus Linksys EA-6500 for a home network application? They both claim to have feature sets that seem to meet the needs, the real question is which is the better choice in terms of actually doing what they claim, reliability, etc. I am open to...

You did not really identify exactly what you want to learn, so this reply is a bit vague. But, from the perspective of learning the basics of IP addressing and simple routing I would say, as already mentioned, the Novell books can be very useful, not just the one mentioned, but almost all of...