Fibre Router

[Genisys]

Reporting in to praise Mikrotik. Another option is a PFsesne instance, build a PC with dual nic's, and you can run a proper router/firewall.

 

[DMNknight]

We might have an X lying in stock that we can offload at cost minus some if that's what you are looking for.

I'm looking to replace my little Dell T20 pfsense firewall with one of those, if he doesn't take you up on your offer
P.S. may be moving premises soon, how do I let you know to forget my current mac and activate the new one?

 

[Genisys]

We might have an X lying in stock that we can offload at cost minus some if that's what you are looking for.

How does the X perform? Any better than a Mikrotik RB3011?

 

[PBCool]

How does the X perform? Any better than a Mikrotik RB3011?

RB2011 can route 400Mbps on a simple config, a 3011 can do over 1Gbps. What more are you looking for out of each router from a performance perspective? Routing is generally the simple part of a network, a basic router will perform as the same as a "high spec" router at these levels if that's all they are doing.

 

[Genisys]

RB2011 can route 400Mbps on a simple config, a 3011 can do over 1Gbps. What more are you looking for out of each router from a performance perspective? Routing is generally the simple part of a network, a basic router will perform as the same as a "high spec" router at these levels if that's all they are doing.

Thanks, was looking for something new to play with, but considering I Still have a 2011 as well, it will probably be overkill to get an ER X. An RB750 is probably overkill for my needs. I run some BGP on a 750 and struggle to use a sugnificant amount of resources on that.

 

[Swoosh]

We might have an X lying in stock that we can offload at cost minus some if that's what you are looking for.

Hi

Do you still have this unit?

 

[georgelza]

Can I propose the Draytek range, been using one now since Year before last and major impressed, also has a eWan port so happily will work as soon as OpenServe come and link house to the pole.

The unit I have, Vigor 2760 does not have WiFi (by choice) as I already have a TPLink Archer C7 which I use for WiFi access.

Setup is basically, copper into Draytek, Draytek into a 24 port 1GB Switch, with the Archer having over the switch, and multiple hard wired ports also into the switch.

No budget, I'm just sick and tired of rubbish routers, so curious to here what others are using that is top of the range.

 

[Genisys]

Can I propose the Draytek range, been using one now since Year before last and major impressed, also has a eWan port so happily will work as soon as OpenServe come and link house to the pole.

The unit I have, Vigor 2760 does not have WiFi (by choice) as I already have a TPLink Archer C7 which I use for WiFi access.

Setup is basically, copper into Draytek, Draytek into a 24 port 1GB Switch, with the Archer having over the switch, and multiple hard wired ports also into the switch.

Ubiquiti and Mikrotik is probably good options as well. Most people probably don't need top of the rang Routers, and should happily be able to use mid range Mikrotik/Ubiquiti equipment.

 

[PBCool]

Ubiquiti and Mikrotik is probably good options as well. Most people probably don't need top of the rang Routers, and should happily be able to use mid range Mikrotik/Ubiquiti equipment.

I wouldn't go Mikrotik unless you are familiar with ROS

 

[willsotaku]

I wouldn't go Mikrotik unless you are familiar with ROS

+1 to that but once you get the hang of it, no going back i am so happy with my RB3011-UiASM this thing can push traffic like no tomorrow!

 

[PBCool]

+1 to that but once you get the hang of it, no going back i am so happy with my RB3011-UiASM this thing can push traffic like no tomorrow!

I use the same can route 1G at around 30% and rock solid. The hardware is great. But not for consumers.

 

[Soprono]

Best off going the Unifi range in Ubiquiti, solid hardware for the more consumer level users. ROS is amazing but for most Unifi will do what you require while remaining rock solid.

 

[willsotaku]

I use the same can route 1G at around 30% and rock solid. The hardware is great. But not for consumers.

Had a RB750GL before it, CPU was maxing with 50MBps Wireless and NAT rules so thought would get something decent if i ever get upto a 1GBps line. For now it will serve me well with the 200/200 line once it is installed! but for general use much cheaper and great routers. had the pleasure of using a USG very nice out of the box security and didn't have to fiddle too much but think will stick with the 3011 for CoolIdeas with PPPOE Dailup

 

[PBCool]

Think I have a USG lying around at the office if anyone wants one?

 

[Soprono]

Think I have a USG lying around at the office if anyone wants one?

PM incoming.

 

[Nicholas Marzio]

Think I have a USG lying around at the office if anyone wants one?

PM incoming.

Second in line if he doesn't take it

 

[Nomadman]

Best off going the Unifi range in Ubiquiti, solid hardware for the more consumer level users. ROS is amazing but for most Unifi will do what you require while remaining rock solid.

Do you think the Archer D7 is worth it for home use?

 

[Kappie 17]

Hi guys! I had my Fibre connection installed yesterday. My ISP gave me a Netgear WNR2000v5 router, which is of 802.11n standard, and I have been experiencing really poor speeds in "dead spots" all over my home today (particularly downstairs, with the router upstairs). With a 100Mbps/50Mbps connection, my instinct tells me that I should upgrade to a better standard of router?

If I connect my laptop directly (wired) to the ONT, or modem, I get a 97Mbps download speed - all good, as normal - however, when I connect my laptop directly to the router over a wired connection, my download speed is struggling to get above 50Mbps. Would a 1900AC dual-band router improve this speed and/or range? What other tests could I do to ensure that it is indeed the router that is not quite good enough for me to reach close-r to my 100Mbps download speeds?

PS: sorry if I am sounding completely silly, but I am still learning all the lingo and about how everything works

 

[PBCool]

Hi guys! I had my Fibre connection installed yesterday. My ISP gave me a Netgear WNR2000v5 router, which is of 802.11n standard, and I have been experiencing really poor speeds in "dead spots" all over my home today (particularly downstairs, with the router upstairs). With a 100Mbps/50Mbps connection, my instinct tells me that I should upgrade to a better standard of router?

If I connect my laptop directly (wired) to the ONT, or modem, I get a 97Mbps download speed - all good, as normal - however, when I connect my laptop directly to the router over a wired connection, my download speed is struggling to get above 50Mbps. Would a 1900AC dual-band router improve this speed and/or range? What other tests could I do to ensure that it is indeed the router that is not quite good enough for me to reach close-r to my 100Mbps download speeds?

PS: sorry if I am sounding completely silly, but I am still learning all the lingo and about how everything works

Better to have a cable to the downstairs area and have distributed access points. Putting a single AP with massive antennas and higher output just makes noise for everyone else and inconsistent results.

 

[jacof]

I use power line adapters for areas the WiFi does not reach. They work really well and even with my Solar setup I have no issues.

https://www.cnet.com/topics/networking/best-networking-devices/power-line-adapters/