Router/Cable Modem Advice Needed

[scarfase99]

I'm sure this is a basic question, but here's my situation:

I'm moving into a townhouse & going the Road Runner Cable, and we'll be networking 3 computers/sharing internet.
My question is, what's the easiest/cheapest/best Router to get? Do i need a hub too? Money is tight so the least expensive option would be appreciated.

thanks in advance

 

[Colt45]

you dont need a hub, just a router.
as far as the easiest/cheapest/best router available, someone tell me, i need to get one too!

another possible option is ICS and a hub, but i hear its a pain to setup and/or less secure?
(never tried this myself though, so dont take my word on it)
but it would be much cheaper

 

[JackMDS]

The Basic Options to Share Internet Connection (Internet Sharing 101).


Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

There are no significant differences between most of the Entry level Cable/DSL Routers.

Some Routers have an additional Printer Server, and DialUp Modem input for backup.

I would choose the one that has the features that fit the way you use the
Internet (and may be it is on sale).

Table comparing these Routers.
Comparing Cable/DSL Routers.

Link of Courtesy of: TallGeese.

 

[learningstill]

Check out this site for broadband router review

www.8wire.com

They did a number of reviews on routers and I am sure they will help you with your buying decision.

 

[GraveJoKer]

you may also try getting more IPs from ur ISP and then getting a switch. This would be the most cost effective sol. No expensive routers.

 

[scarfase99]

ok, so should i go CABLE or DSL? What's faster when sharing among 3 computers?!??!

 

[Sukhoi]

GraveJoKer, I really doubt that would be cheapest. I bet you're talking atleast an extra $10 a month for two IPs (if they're even offered), so a router would pay for itself very quickly.

What's the bandwidth for your DSL and cable options?

 

[scarfase99]

not a clue on bandwidth, i'm in San Diego and my options are :

A) PacBell DSL
B) Earthlink DSL
C) RoadRunner Cable

 

[moregolf]

Buy.com has the Linksys for $79 and Linksys also has a rebate coupon....