Linksys RV016 10/100 16-Port VPN Router
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1 Solid, Stable, Dig deep and you'll find a gem.
When it came down to it, I closed my eyes and ignored my gut to buy the Watchguard v100($4000), just because I could not ignore the $400 price tag for this firewall/router. After 2 months in the full production, I realize this guy was a steal. The biggest asset is the port forwarding feature. This gem of a feature lets me serve up web content from my server farm behind a single IP address. (I also use a proxy, to work some magic...poof) I have not had any lock up issues (like the previous author...) granted I could have a new version of firmware. Yes it is true you might have to hold your nose when your around linksys wireless routers, but for some reason they managed to get their act together when they put this package together...For the record: The documentation clearly states that a max of 7 wan ports can be used.(I usually read up before I make a purchase)
2 RV016 is an unstable 13 port router
We purchased this on recommendation from Linksys sales support that it would accomodate 14 downlink ports. As supplied the RV016 is a 13 port router with 1 dedicated DMZ port and 2 WAN ports (5 of the other 13 ports can be reconfigured for additional WANs). Further discussion with Linksys technicial support indicates that this device has stability issues and does not work well with Linksys switchs. It locks up periodically and requires a systemwide reset. Do not expect any support if you buy this product. My calls were directed to India and the Philipines and I was asked questions including "what color are your cables?"

Tuesday, 07-Oct-2008 12:00:48 CDT
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