> > Next down is the Linksys WRT54GL > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/B000BTL0OA Which is mature, > > well loved, and so on. I really don't care what OS the router is > > The Linux thing allows you to change the firmware if it acts > up (there are several choices). That's the point of using it. > Also there is more peer review on the 'L' software and I > believe that you are far less likely to run into an oops with > it, at least not into problems already documented. Yes, that is what I was thinking as well... > Other than that, using a high quality PSU instead of the > original cheapo wall wart may go a long way to prolong the > life of the unit. I always use a UPS and generally use Condor AC adapters. > Same for ventilation of the box, which > should never be more than lukewarm, no matter what brand it is. > This is in contrast with professional router/switches (19") > which often have 4-6 fans to cool them down. I always have a small fan blowing on these boxes, but not a one of them comes with an internal fan. The SMC router was literally a sealed metal box. NO VENTS! How amazing that it fried... It was given to me, so... > Last, imho > invest in a telco line filter/suppressor rated for DSL. If > half of what I know about the US residential power system is > true then that should be the first step, I think. I'm on cable, but I did use a filter when I had DSL, and do use one at the office where we have DSL. I also recommend it. --- James Newton: PICList webmaster/Admin mailto:jamesnewton@piclist.com 1-619-652-0593 phone http://www.piclist.com/member/JMN-EFP-786 PIC/PICList FAQ: http://www.piclist.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist