Compaq CP2W Wirelees router in Prescott Valley, AZ
Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows a single public IP address to be shared across many devices
DHCP server automatically provides up to 253 IP addresses on the local area network
Supports dynamic IP, static IP and PPPoE connections via an external DSL or cable modem, providing high-speed Internet access (up to 50 times faster than a 56K modem)
802.11b Wireless Networking
802.11b wireless is high-performance, industry-standard wireless networking for use with IEEE 802.11b-compatible networking cards
Range up to 300 feet, transmission rates up to 11 Mbps; high-speed coverage of most home or small office environments
Access point roaming to work in conjunction with other 802.11b access points, increasing coverage area
Ethernet Networking
Built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch connects up to four PCs with Ethernet cables for highspeed data transmission, enhancing gaming and audio/video streaming
Auto-sensing 10/100 ports automatically configure to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet transmissions
Auto-sensing MDI/MDI-X cabling automatically configures for use with normal or crossover Ethernet cables
Ethernet to wireless bridging automatically combines an 802.11b wireless network and an Ethernet network into one local area network
Security and Advanced Management
NAT firewall hides local PCs from external hackers by translating IP addresses from public to private local addresses
MAC address verification lets you block or allow network access based on the physical MAC address of a device
64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption delivers the highest available level of encryption technology for an 802.11b wireless network
Secure VPN pass-through allows users to tunnel into a corporate network from behind the Connection Point CP-2W fire
Internet protocol and port filtering enable you to block or allow data based on individual protocols or parts
Web DMZ allows an IP address to be set up outside the firewall for Web page serving or other services
Virtual server enables a virtual port for such services as FTP, while the host device remains behind the firewall
Internal Web-based management pages allow you to manage and configure the Connection Point CP-2W through a Web browser for easy access and navigation
This should be all you need to set up a comprehensive and secure home network. The CP-2W retails for about $200 and the PC and USB adapters are in the $100 range.