Hi,
I've just signed up to plusnet ADSL broadband and have received their Sagemcom 2704N router/modem
The line isn't live yet but looking at reviews I can see this router isn't going to meet my needs.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/plusnet/1403635/plusnet-hub-zero-2704n-reviewCan anyone recommend me some alternatives.
I'm fairly technical, e.g. I have once managed to flash a wrt54g with dd-wrt but have little knowledge
on broadband / modems / current routers.
The main thing I want to have is a fairly easy to configure firewall that allows me restrict access,
e.g. to block/allow based on IP ranges / MAC address / ports / websites
and be able to schedule this. E.g. so I can stop kids accessing youtube after 9pm.
Obviously will need to have a configurable DHCP server.
Nice to haves I can see myself using in the future would include
logging / monitoring / reporting (e.g. traffic / bandwidth / IP browsing history)
compatible with a VPN service
port forwarding
VLAN support
SNMP / DSL Stats (just reading about these on kitz!)
Any advice much appreciated
Thanks
T