What is good router to get

Well people keep saying to me get a good router with a good firewall .

Because I do not know really how firewalls work or much about routers I'm getting confused .When people say get good router with a good firewall.

Is this what I should be looking for in a good router .

good firewall is the router that will lock all traffic but the appropriate computers the admin sets up for the router only and no other computers can use that router and the use of logging .

Meaning if people are hacking my router ,unauthorized use of the router ( by not improved computer) or trying to log into the router by password guessing it will alert me.

My routers does not alert me or has that feature to alert me when there is unauthorized use of the router ( by not improved computer using the router ) or trying to log into the router settings by password guessing .

router that will lock all traffic but the appropriate computers the admin sets up for the router only and no other computers can use that router and the use of logging

 

Although I had success with 2 Netgear routers, Belkin is the only one I have found that offers lietime phone suport. If you are not adept with networking etc it might be a good idea to look for this feature.
Get the N series and when you call to set up, have them set up good security like a password to enter the router and a good security key for WPA 2 etc.
Have a pad next to you and write down as they advise you.
According to ratings, there are better routers out there but I am happy with mine and have used the phone support when I had trouble with a homegroup and wireless printer.
If you plan on setting up a homegroup with Win 7 to share files from one pc to another inyour house, connect an ethernet cable from the pc to the router to setup a password. Once that is done, you can use it wirelssly. For some reason, unless you initially do this, homegroup has a hard time joining the network.
buenos suerte

 

It really comes down to what you are looking for. You can roll your own by building a pfsense box, or get a Netgear Prosafe. Consumer routers are junk pretty much, and there are a lot of business routers are garbage also.

 

What I am using now is Tenda, it's costly on my part but it's worth it..

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I agree with what brownizs says: :-D

Its all about the features you want, and price you are willing to pay.
Certain equipment is better than others but you will have to pay for this of course.

So take into account what features you want and what price you are willing to pay and then do some research on best prices available for what your willing to pay.. there is the answer to anybodys queastion of what is a good device to buy...

Its all about options / requirements and costs to meet these..somewhere in there is the best one for you. ( for purchaing anything even as a guideline ).
Research and then look for the specials and some-times an impartial customer review or perhaps some advice on local brands from a helpful I.T guy at work or schools may help.

I usually go to several stores and get some ideas of what will "fit" my requirements from the sales staff.. ( as they already have the knowledge its their job after-all )
Next I look for those features, or the same device if I am told by several sales people that one particular device is ideal.
Then the final thing is hunting down the best price for said device / features..

I like quite like "Netgear" brand or maybe D Link, but thats my preference as I have had good exp with them..others may hate these brands..

happy hunting :wave

 

Do most routers tell you if one tries login attempts ? What I mean is people who try to log into the router settings by password guessing or trying to hack the router?

What about when comes into port scanning ?

Do most routers log this or give you a alert ?

 

You will have to shop around. Smoothwall & pfsense offer both of those, along with a couple of others.

 

The netgear or Linksys routers do not do this?

 

Go back and re-read what I stated before on post #3, instead of hacking apart what I posted, and only cluing into the part you pasted. Tends to leave out the whole context of what someone posts, when a person only looks at a part of what they posted.

 

If netgear or Linksys routers or most routers do not do this than why do they make it?

Is security not number one these days and million dollar businesses.

 

If I had a desk top only and my printer was at my desk, I would be cabled all the way as I think it is the most secure and easiest.
I have a laptop besides the desktop and print from the laptop so I am wireles as most people are.
It sounds like you need to go to a few stores and absorb some prices and information.
You have gotten sound advice here.
The only feature that led me to Belkin was the lifetime phone support. Most of us average users hit a snag somewhere and it is nice to have someone trained with their product 'fix it' for you. Look for aes and wpa2 and enough ports to accomodate your other devices.
When setting up, keep notes and push them so you have tight security as they tend to want to give you the quickie and get out.
Once you have been set up, play with the router.
Login and read about it. Don't do what you are not sure of but then pick up the phone and take notes.

 

Only SoHo or business type routers that are marketed as "Firewall" are going to have a better security, than a consumer grade router that just uses NAT. If you want real security, build your own, or purchase an already built pfsense or vyatta box. http://www.rockbochs.com/products#firewall or you can look for a used Cisco firewall appliance.