Hi allI need to replace my WAG-54G as it has decided it will operate in wireless AP isolation mode no matter what I do. I'd like to add some rudimentary NAS as well. I have some specific requirements I'd like to address: - Respectable & reliable ADSL 2+ performance over POTS- Reliable wireless B/G/N (with multiple SSID's preferred). Max range is not critical.- Wireless devices can actually see each other!- 4 LAN ports or more- Support for USB powered HDD and file sharing- Firewall with some port forwarding configurability (nothing too fancy needed)- Hardware power switch (or recovery to 'On' in the event of a power failure)- 2.4Ghz compatibility- Under $200- Good out-of-the-box VPN support e.g. supporting 2 VPN clients (one Microsoft, one Cisco) behind the router and other devices must not lose their internet connection when VPN is running (unlike the now returned Orcon 'Genius').- Ability to set up at least 10 access restriction rules with the rules checking MAC address of source (e.g. devices A and B have internet access only 8am to 8pm, other devices are not restricted).I would have thought something around $150 could do the above e.g. Netgear DGN2200 or Linksys WAG320N although research indicates that people seem to have wireless problems with both of those.I see the TP Link-WR1043ND has supporters on these forums and they are good value at ~ $100. Also some "nice to haves" if cheap enough:a) Gigabit LAN and WAN for fibre (?)b) USB printer support (on a second USB port)c) A built in ATA (not likely on my budget!)d) Built in usage monitoring with a UI (do any of them do this? I see the TP-Link has Gargoyle option)Thanks for any feedback you can give -Chasio
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