BCM50e or BSR222? 2

[BCM400Guy]

Is the router in the BCM50e equivalent to the BSR222?

I have a BCM50e and I am installing BES50FE switch to add POE. Right now I am using Belkin router connected to BES50FE switch. It works but I want more control. can I use BCM50E built in router or should I buy separate BSR222? That is my question(s).

 

[biv343]

Either will work.

I prefer the BSR 222. If you ever have to do maintenance on the BCM, the users still have their data connection while you're working on the BCM.

 

[Frideo]

Yes, the router in the BCM is the same as the the BSR.

If getting a BCM and a router, I'd get a 50 and a BSR rather than a 50e, for the reason biv343 gives (even though it's a little more expensive this way).

However, if I already had a 50e, then I'd not bother to get a BSR separately.

For the sake of asking, what extra control are you hoping to get from using a BSR222?

 

[BCM400Guy]

More control over individual port security and VPN for remote locations. (IP phones at homes of key employees). I'm thinking BSR222 or BCM50e router more robust overall than Belkin Router. I have decided to use BCM50e for now. If presented with any trouble I will buy BSR222. Thanks to all for the responses.