Six ADSL firewall routers tested


Contents
Introduction
D-Link
Dynalink
Netgear
Nortel
Linksys
Allied Telesyn
Specifications
How we tested
Sample scenario
Editor's choice
About RMIT

Dynalink RTA770

The Dynalink was without a doubt the easiest router to setup. We plugged our phone line into the DSL port on the back of the unit. We then plugged a PC into one of the switch ports. From here all we had to do was find out its default IP address, which was 192.168.1.1. After launching a browser and logging into the unit all we had to do was enter our ADSL login name and password and that was it. All up it took us 30 seconds to get online -- a great result.

The Dynalink is not big on features but that also explains the low price of AU$199. Under the advanced menu is a firewall component that allows you to filter IP packets. Besides that there wasn't too much to speak of -- it allows for remote management which was good, however the system logs and traffic statistics only offer basic reporting.

Product Dynalink RTA770
Price AU$199
Vendor Askey Australia
Phone 1800 653 962
Web www.dynalink.com.au
 
Interoperability
Average levels of network and logging support.
Futureproofing
Not very much expansion ability available. Relatively easy to deploy.
ROI
Moderately priced for the features.
Service
1 year warranty.
Rating ½
Dynalink RTA770

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Talkback 1 comments

    Way to compare Commodore's or ...Anonymous -- 07/04/05

    Way to compare Commodore's or a Falcon's with a Porsche ZDNet.

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