The Netgear did look nice. If I hadn't spent so much money already over the past two weeks, I would have gotten it. Perhaps as my network expands, I'll upgrade to it.
Since I unconfigured the XP software firewall (so I could use my network), is the Linksys router all the firewall I need? Or do you suggest something extra? I downloaded the free ZoneAlarm program last night but haven't installed it.
I use Zone ALarm on all four of mine. Zone Alarm is very configureable! Do pay attention to what you permit to access either Internet or local.