Small Business Networking Upgrade

[dwojkowski]

I am having difficulty locating a good 8-port wireless router. I am using a Linksys E4200, and am looking to expand the network.

Our bandwidth is not high enough to warrant gigabit or even the AC wireless standard. I basically just need a good, reliable, 8-port, N-class router with a good firewall, VPN and security features. ANY help would be welcome.

Shanks!!!

 

[htismaqe]

Have you looked at Fortinet?

Might be a little pricey but they provide a true small/medium business UTM device. The FortiWifi 60-D has 7 LAN ports and dual-band 802.11n.

 

[dwojkowski]

That might be a little bit out of the price range. Definitely a beast, but assuming I only have $250 to budget, what would that look like?

 

[htismaqe]

If that's your budget, you might look at Netgear Prosafe.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122446

 

[fistv]

If that's your budget, you might look at Netgear Prosafe.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122446

Agree, good solution. Close to buying a router and a switch price wise. I'm annoyed I did not see this before I pulled the trigger on the 1900ac, only thing missing is rack mount ears.
My smc had 8 ports and worked well for over a decade.

 

[stevech]

I am having difficulty locating a good 8-port wireless router. I am using a Linksys E4200, and am looking to expand the network.

Our bandwidth is not high enough to warrant gigabit or even the AC wireless standard. I basically just need a good, reliable, 8-port, N-class router with a good firewall, VPN and security features. ANY help would be welcome.

Shanks!!!

Just use an ethernet switch connected to the router's LAN port, for heaven's sake. Super simple.
because you didn't know this, then maybe you need a professional to review your approach to security which is the #1 priority in WiFi for businesses. Liability, customer info protection, etc. are not to be glossed over.

 

[dwojkowski]

Just use an ethernet switch connected to the router's LAN port, for heaven's sake. Super simple.
because you didn't know this, then maybe you need a professional to review your approach to security which is the #1 priority in WiFi for businesses. Liability, customer info protection, etc. are not to be glossed over.

I should have stated in my original post that the router I am using now is insufficient for my future needs with this network (such as VPN and proper firewall security). Adding a switch to the insufficient router would just give me more ports into an insufficient router. Thank you for trying to be positive and helpful, though.

 

[dwojkowski]

If that's your budget, you might look at Netgear Prosafe.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122446

That's the one I keep finding. Thank you for your help, you solidified my decision to purchase this one.