Router that can handle multiple gateways with fail-over?

Mzezman said:
'Not sure if TKSJa's stuff is still relevant

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OK, that's bonding and load balancing as per the heading... I'm wanting failover and failback... that said, I got a lot of useful info out of that vid. He explains things well. Slightly older routeros release I think, but still good. Thanks.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Ubiquiti UDM Pro.
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Not touching Ubiquiti again. Incompatibility with my Dell laptop wifi card. I spent over a year avoiding the Ubiquiti Wifi point from the laptop because of a compatibility issue where it would just stop working. I had to disable the card and re-enable it every time. Sometimes 3 times an hour. I sold it this year.
 
lkpat said:
OK, that's bonding and load balancing as per the heading... I'm wanting failover and failback... that said, I got a lot of useful info out of that vid. He explains things well. Slightly older routeros release I think, but still good. Thanks.
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Sorry I thought I was linking this one


Hope that’s clearer. Really enjoyed his vids when I was in the MikroTik landscape. Is ROS7 that much different from 6?
 
lkpat said:
Not touching Ubiquiti again. Incompatibility with my Dell laptop wifi card. I spent over a year avoiding the Ubiquiti Wifi point from the laptop because of a compatibility issue where it would just stop working. I had to disable the card and re-enable it every time. Sometimes 3 times an hour. I sold it this year.
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That’s Wireless though and completely irrelevant to this issue.

Also I’ve used four generations of Dell laptops in this house and never had an issue…maybe you should throw out the laptop not the Ubiquiti.

I’ve also run Ubiquiti at many companies and numerous offices and never has such a problem.

Sounds like a piece of crap Dell.
 
SauRoNZA said:
That’s Wireless though and completely irrelevant to this issue.
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it's hardly irrelevant. it's my first experience of the Ubiquiti products outside the bullet. the experience sucked and was totally relevant as to why I'm not doing it again.
as for running a server to configure the odd device around the house.... no lol

SauRoNZA said:
Also I’ve used four generations of Dell laptops in this house and never had an issue…maybe you should throw out the laptop not the Ubiquiti.
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good for you. the ubiquity device cost a few grand. the laptop not so little. there's no way that makes sense. others have had the same issue, it's an issue with the access point.
SauRoNZA said:
I’ve also run Ubiquiti at many companies and numerous offices and never has such a problem.

Sounds like a piece of crap Dell.
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sure. whatever makes you sleep better.
 
Mzezman said:
Sorry I thought I was linking this one


Hope that’s clearer. Really enjoyed his vids when I was in the MikroTik landscape. Is ROS7 that much different from 6?
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thanks! will take a look. his accent takes me back a bit. I used to work in the Caribbean and had to get my head around it again haha.
 
lkpat said:
it's hardly irrelevant. it's my first experience of the Ubiquiti products outside the bullet. the experience sucked and was totally relevant as to why I'm not doing it again.
as for running a server to configure the odd device around the house.... no lol


good for you. the ubiquity device cost a few grand. the laptop not so little. there's no way that makes sense. others have had the same issue, it's an issue with the access point.

sure. whatever makes you sleep better.
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Running a server? What?
 
To be honest.

I would just import one of these
and install OpnSense or PFSense on it, it will do all the above you want.

OPNsense® is an open source, feature rich firewall and routing platform, offering cutting-edge network protection. - OPNsense

We’ve made digital security accessible to everyone. With our free OPNsense® platform, you get all the features of expensive commercial firewalls and more. Enjoy open and verifiable sources in a product developed with and for a large user community.
opnsense.org opnsense.org

pfSense® - World's Most Trusted Open Source Firewall

pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more
www.pfsense.org www.pfsense.org

Even buy a small pc throw a few intel 1G network cards in there and be on the way.
if you really want

Local supplier for something similar but limited to pfsense only
tech.co.za

Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway - tech.co.za

Buy Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway online at tech.co.za. pfSense firewall ideal for SOHO ✓ Fast shipping ✓ Best prices.
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renagade-wolf said:
To be honest.

I would just import one of these
and install OpnSense or PFSense on it, it will do all the above you want.

OPNsense® is an open source, feature rich firewall and routing platform, offering cutting-edge network protection. - OPNsense

We’ve made digital security accessible to everyone. With our free OPNsense® platform, you get all the features of expensive commercial firewalls and more. Enjoy open and verifiable sources in a product developed with and for a large user community.
opnsense.org opnsense.org

pfSense® - World's Most Trusted Open Source Firewall

pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more
www.pfsense.org www.pfsense.org

Even buy a small pc throw a few intel 1G network cards in there and be on the way.
if you really want

Local supplier for something similar but limited to pfsense only
tech.co.za

Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway - tech.co.za

Buy Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway online at tech.co.za. pfSense firewall ideal for SOHO ✓ Fast shipping ✓ Best prices.
tech.co.za tech.co.za
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I like the look of that little box. No way I'm running a PC as a firewall. I don't have the space and it's a waste of power.
 
lkpat said:
yep. you have to install and run a piece of server software that hosts an app then access that app to tweak and access your ubiquity config, but you should know that.
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This is what happens when you immediately dismiss the product without actually having a look at it and what it actually does.

Not applicable here in any way.
 
lkpat said:
WAT. You asked, I answered. Should I have ignored you?
What's not applicable is a suggestion to go with another product when my goods have arrived.
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The problem is that you rejected the product without even figuring out what it is.

The UDM is literally the server and runs your entire network.

Have fun fighting with Mikrotik’s to do the most basic of things.
 
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