Hello:

I recently bricked my Linksys befsx41 router by following Linksys instructions to update the firmware. I am looking for a new router/firewall and need some help/advice on setting something up.

I have heard of open source firewalls i.e. smoothwall. Is that a good route to go on a second computer setup or is a hardware router the preferred method. I was considering a Cisco I believe 5500 series router but that sounds like you need a Cisco tech to set it up. I have read about the NetGear 3500L which seems like a possibility. I would have to ask if the 3500L is a go why not go with the latest NetGear 3700? Is the 3700 not suitable for opensource? Does it have to do with the different chipsets? I want this to be both a wired and wireless system.

Are there enterprise class embedded processor boards I can install as my router instead of the external hardware router component?

Any help and suggestions would be appreciated. I want to set up a router and firewall for linux (Ubuntu), Windows and Mac. I want a VPN and Voip. I want to be able to set it up and forget about it. I am not real tech savy and don't want to spend a lifetime trying to figure out routers, firewalls, etc.

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