What Router? Need to share net to 3 pcs and ps2!

[keef247]

hi,
right ive got currently ICS enabled to my modded xbox running linux and sharing it through DHCP i also want to network my ps2 and another machine to all allow internet use and share all my files if possible but i dont want to keep piggybacking off another machine so basically i want to be able to use the net if the main pc isn't on.i want to just say turn on the ps2 and have a bash at the online gaming if i want to.same with the 2nd machine and the modded xbox.
so how do i go about this and what router will do the job?im from the uk something off scan would help as im about to make an order as it is
cheers people.
oh it needs to be able to be a modem aswell and i dont need nor want wireless.

[peterb]

Most routers do what they say on the box - however the support from some of the cheaper suppliers can be iff. The Draytek 2800 is very good, but expensive (look on Google for best buys) and I had good results/support from MRi, but they are hard to find. The various ones Acan sell will probably do the job, but I have no experience with them. The Speedtouch range have a good reputation too.

If you are on ADSL Max and line conditions are marginal, go for the Draytek.

[dave87]

As you havent suggested a price range its difficult to make a single suggestion, however if you are looking at the cheaper end of the market the something from Netgear or Linksys would be a good buy. However, they do not compare in quality to something like the Draytek Vigor range - see Zak33s post for the changes it made to his internet connection (though admittedly, he is still having problems).

Dave

Edit - Hexus did a review/comparison with the draytek - linky