Netopia R910 Ethernet Router (4-port)

So for your small network you need a Router, 4port hub and occationally want to connect to it from on the road.

this is the box you want, It will do everything other routers do
plus it has a VPN SERVER that works with windows right out of
the box. It natively support PPTP, so you do not need additional software. Beware with other VPN server like linksys you WILL need a client software it you are using windows.

Negative: telnet administration, with more learning curve than
the web based interfaces you see with Linksys, etc.

I have used the Netopia R910 Ethernet router for the better part of 10 years. This is a real business class router/firewall - I've found it perfect for the businesses I support.

R910s are reliable. Over the last ten years I've deployed perhaps 150 of these devices. I have had exactly two fail during that time. The units stay up as well - I can't remember the last time a R910 locked up or otherwise stopped working.

The R910 supports VPNs, both site to site and remote access by client using all of the popular protocols - PPTP, ATMP, etc. The unit is also quite secure - built in network address translation, port address translation, stateful inspection, etc.

One configures the unit via Telnet, not a web browser. Some see this as a weakness; I see it as a strength.

I have yet to find a router/firewall as good as the R910 in its price range.

nobody does broadband access better than Netopia. that is because of their products and their USA based tech and customer support. in this day of 'disposable' equipment, Netopia keeps on producing the best in class and helping with upgrades and support too.