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NetworkWorld Review
Little-known GigaFast first grabbed our attention when we reviewed the company's five-port Ethernet switch - a standout performer and a great value (www.nw fusion.com, Doc)inder:9528). Eager to see whether other GigaFast products are as good, we recently tested the EE40ORP Internet Router.
While many companies call them Internet or security routers, a residential gateway is any device that connects the LAN to the WAN - in other words, connects a small office network to an Internet access service such as DSL, cable, or an ISDN/plain old telephone service serial connection. Basic gateways provide Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network address translation and limited firewall functions. Some offer more advanced features such as additional LAN interfaces, 802.11b wireless and HomePNA (home phone line), as well as stronger security and VPN capability. In the end, we liked the GigaFast gateway as much as the top contenders in our recent roundup (www.nwfusion.com, Doc Finder. 9529),and it costs about a third less - only about $60.
Stress-free setup
As with the GigaFast five-port Ethernet switch, the four-port 10/100M bit/sec Ethernet gateway was housed in a rugged steel case. To keep heat and size under control, GigaFast uses a "brick on a leash style" power supply, a design that takes up two (or three) jacks on a power strip, surge suppressor or universal power supply.We'd...