Why no 8-port routers?

***Dave3d*** · 12-12-2011, 02:01 PM

Why doesnt anybody make a single wan 8-port router?
Is there some hardware limitation?

I have too many computers now, and my wife wants hers on the network, in the spare room.
I did the 4-port wired router to 4-port wireless router (I need 5 ports in my computer room), but the wireless was SO slow.
So, I figured I would get a good 8-port router instead, and run a long-arsed cable to the next room (drill hole in closet, so no cable tripping through doorways).
But, to my surprise, there are NO single wan 8-port routers to be found, anywhere.
I DID find one through google, but it was like $1,200, lol.

So, is this a hardware limitation, or what?

***nutcase*** · 12-12-2011, 03:33 PM

I found one, but is looks pretty cheap:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833704070

and here is a wireless router with 8 ports:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127315

Note though, neither has gigabit ethernet.

***Dave3d*** · 12-12-2011, 04:05 PM

Yeah, I want gigabit.

Should have stated that up front.
10/100/1000

100 will slow my super duper broadband speed down.

***Dave3d*** · 12-12-2011, 04:13 PM

Wireless is also not an option.
WAY too slow.
That would have worked with my dsl, but now I have super duper speed.
The wireless I did buy was way too slow (also 300, like that link). Brought me back to dsl speeds.
Thats why I need a wired.

***Dave3d*** · 12-16-2011, 11:27 AM

Well, I found one.

Netgear FVS318G PROSAFE

Should be here Monday.

The only problem with it (after patching to latest firmware, anyway), is that it is only 25mbps WAN to LAN.
I have 50mbps cable connection.
So, my bandwidth will be cut in half.

May just have to get 20mbps connection instead of losing 1/2 anbd paying for way more.