(I have posted this in the router section because that is the device I’m having the most difficulty in selecting, but I’ve included my wish list for the balance of my network just so you can see where I’m going with this just in case they might influence which router to use.)
Hi folks, I’m looking for some guidance here on upgrading my current home wired network. My network used to consist of a Linksys BEFSR81 8 port router and a Linksys WRT610N wireless router configured as an access point. These have been in service since approximately 2005 so they don’t own me anything. Around two weeks ago there must’ve been some sort of power surge which caused both of these devices to become non-functional.
My network has grown to exceed the 8 port router including the addition of a Synology NAS, two wired desktop computers, Denon home theater unit, centralized printer, Apple TV, and a large Samsung panel. All of these had a wired spot on the router. The access point was used by our mobile devices.
Since I’m looking at replacing both of these units I thought I would investigate what would be the best wired router which would feed a 24 port switch along with two access points as replacement equipment.
I have had experience with the Ubiquiti line of products and I’ve used several of their radios to establish a small wireless network in a campground. I was looking at their EdgeRouter Lite as the gateway to my network, but on further investigation the ability to configure this router may test my limited networking skills. I would like to find another router of similar nature which has a more user-friendly interface. Another router I was considering is aTP-Link SafeStream™ Gigabit Broadband VPN RouterTL-R600VPN.
The switch I was considering is a TP-Link 24-Port Gigabit Easy Smart SwitchTL-SG1024DE which appears to be fairly simple to set up.
And to replace my wireless router I was thinking of using a pair of Ubiquiti UniFi AP: 2.4Ghz PoE access points. I wanted to get away from an AP device with a wall wart attached to it for a cleaner looking install and the PoE of these units would achieve that.
So there is my story. I am struggling with selecting a gigabit router as there seems to be a large selection with many features.
I would appreciate any comments that might help me to guide me in my router selection.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
Hi folks, I’m looking for some guidance here on upgrading my current home wired network. My network used to consist of a Linksys BEFSR81 8 port router and a Linksys WRT610N wireless router configured as an access point. These have been in service since approximately 2005 so they don’t own me anything. Around two weeks ago there must’ve been some sort of power surge which caused both of these devices to become non-functional.
My network has grown to exceed the 8 port router including the addition of a Synology NAS, two wired desktop computers, Denon home theater unit, centralized printer, Apple TV, and a large Samsung panel. All of these had a wired spot on the router. The access point was used by our mobile devices.
Since I’m looking at replacing both of these units I thought I would investigate what would be the best wired router which would feed a 24 port switch along with two access points as replacement equipment.
I have had experience with the Ubiquiti line of products and I’ve used several of their radios to establish a small wireless network in a campground. I was looking at their EdgeRouter Lite as the gateway to my network, but on further investigation the ability to configure this router may test my limited networking skills. I would like to find another router of similar nature which has a more user-friendly interface. Another router I was considering is aTP-Link SafeStream™ Gigabit Broadband VPN RouterTL-R600VPN.
The switch I was considering is a TP-Link 24-Port Gigabit Easy Smart SwitchTL-SG1024DE which appears to be fairly simple to set up.
And to replace my wireless router I was thinking of using a pair of Ubiquiti UniFi AP: 2.4Ghz PoE access points. I wanted to get away from an AP device with a wall wart attached to it for a cleaner looking install and the PoE of these units would achieve that.
So there is my story. I am struggling with selecting a gigabit router as there seems to be a large selection with many features.
I would appreciate any comments that might help me to guide me in my router selection.
Thanks in advance.
Mike