Recommended Router for project.

gregofcanada

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Hello, I'm in a networking class and I'm trying to find the right router for our server room.

Our sim project is to set up a network for 200 people in a four floor building. We are using Cisco Nexus 3548 Layer 3 switches (Two per telco closet, per floor) and for our internet provider we are using Comcast's Business internet plan which gives us 150/20 Mbps. I have been looking for routers all over the place and I can't decide on which one is right for our server room. I was wondering if anyone could give any recommendations for a good router.

If there is not enough information given, I'm sorry and I'll put more up if need be.

Additional Notes:
Our Project also has us wanting to set up WAN connection with another building 20 miles away.

Thanks
 

biohazrdfear

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Well with your specifications, it doesn't seem like getting something from Best Buy would help. You'll need to go for a corporate IT solution. I work in a corporate healthcare office, so I'm very familiar with what you want to do. You're going to need access points for sure.

Check out the Cisco 4400 series for your office:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/4400-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/index.html

These are the access points used in my office:
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Cisco-Small-Business-WAP551-wireless-access-point/3109382.aspx?cm_cat=GoogleBase&cm_ite=3109382&cm_pla=NA-NA-CIS_WI&cm_ven=ShoppingFeeds&ef_id=Uv4t-AAABVr44EPY:20140319142243:s&gclid=CKSKjZbmnr0CFZRr7Aod5GwAuA
 

gregofcanada

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Thanks biohazzardfear! I guess I wan't too specific in my post (just woke up when typing this). I was looking to more of a wired LAN router. But I ended up finding one. But we are implementing access points for our wireless users and your link was great for that. We might go with those.
Thanks and Cheers.