linux gateway and router = redundant?

[Andrew]

So it would seem that the thing to do is return the router (if
you can). Then go take advantage of this week's deal at CompUSA:
a 5-port SMC switch and 10/100 NIC, both for $20 after rebates.
It's a hell of a lot cheaper. That's what I'd do. Oh, wait... I
just did.

A.


On Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:28:34 -0800
Mark Street <jet at sonic.net> wrote:

> 
>  From a $$ point of view keep the Linksys as your router.
>  From a learning point of view chuck the Linksys and setup a
>  Linux box as a router.  Set a cheap 8 port switch/hub for 50
>  bucks on the inside and be done with it.
> There is always a price for learning something new..... your
> time...and more parts..  But that is why you are asking the
> question right???  There would be nothing to learn if you set
> the Linksys.
>