Going Gigabit at home - some advice needed.

[Tiberious]

Hey all,

I decided to take my home (wired) network Gigabit. I have a switch in mind D-Link DGS-1024D 24-port 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Rackmountable/Desktop Switch - though I may drop to 16-port.

I'm trying to decide if I want to integrate my wireless network into my primary one (currently wireless Netgear in my old Linksys 5-port) and/or whether to bother with having an integrated firewall.

So maybe not so basic -
- Best bang for buck Gig-E Router
- Included firewall?
- Include Wireless N?

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tib

 

[claykin]

From your description I think the WNDR3700 will suit you just fine. Great wifi router and it has GigE LAN ports.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

What are your hesitations about merging wireless with your main network?
When you say integrated firewall..are you talking about the router? All home routers that run as gateways have a firewall due to how they work...NAT. It's a basic firewall that by default blocks all incoming unknown traffic..which is first and foremost what you want. Are you looking for more UTM features?