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My router allows me to choose between gateway and router (RIP1/RIP2). Which is the best option and why?

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Depends on what you want to achieve. I expect several computers connected to the device that want to work on the same network, and use internet ? – S.Hoekstra May 8 '10 at 16:35
All devices only use the internet, they do not talk to each other. – Jader Dias May 8 '10 at 16:38
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Seeing the answer on my earlier question i think you should use gateway mode

  • Gateway Mode should be used if your router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet.
  • Router Mode should be selected if the router exists on a network with other routers.

Note that a lot of network devices have routers in them (like some printer servers, WiFi access points etc...)

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this was copied from a manual i've seen it in the Linksys WRT54G manual, but you didn't cite it, and it doesn't elaborate which is unfortunate, you could've elaborated about the functionality. Or if you're not familiar with it beyond what it says in the manual there, then said so. – barlop May 10 '11 at 12:42
You are indeed correct. I should have linked to the manual. It can be found here: ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/… Page 60, bottom left of the page. – S.Hoekstra May 17 '11 at 7:21
It could be Router Mode just has more features. The manual says "Note: The Routing screen and available features will vary depending on which mode you select." and it says "Gateway mode is recommended for most users". So I have a small suspicion that Router Mode, in functionality/features, equates to gateway mode + more. And the option to turn it off for "most users" is for "simplicity"! – barlop May 17 '11 at 12:12
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If you don't know what you need - leave it at the default ;)

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What kind of router?

Strictly speaking, any device that connects two different collision domains is a router. What the manufacturer's distinction can only be guessed at without knowing what the device is.

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is a thomson adsl router – Jader Dias May 10 '10 at 11:39
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So I went to the mfgs. web site and eventually tracked down where to get a manual. Since you weren't specific I picked a DSL router. It did not have that choice. What does the manual say for your device for that setting? – dbasnett May 11 '10 at 13:24
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