EVDO router vs. PC as router

Shorty · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 25 Location: KY

I need to put my broadband card upstairs (near an antenna on the roof), but my computer is in the basement.

As I see it, I can buy an EVDO router OR I can build a cheap PC (running Win2k server) and use it as a router.

The PC plan would make it easier to manage the broadband card (monitor signal, update firmware, etc.).

Is there a downside? i.e. what are the advantages of the router?

Thanks in advance,

Shorty

Walter · EVDO Junkie Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 307

Advantages of the router:
Smaller.
Lower power.
Possibly less issues than a Windows PC running ICS
Likely better firewall protection
Looks cool. Smile

Advantages of PC:
Possibly lower cost (if you have spare parts already)
Can do other stuff with it. (file server, print server, media server, etc.)
Possibly less issues than a router (or certain routers).
Other advantages you already mentioned

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