I’m considering going down the router + AP path and wondering what I should consider router-wise from the likes of Ubiquiti (USG, Edgerouter), MikroTik, TP Link, Zyxel, etc. Some things I’m looking for:
- price as close to $100 as possible (I still have to factor in an AP or two)
- relatively future proof and able to deliver decent speed even with some analytics turned on (I currently have 200mbps internet but am going to increase that in the near future to 500ish)
- a decent interface that is navigable by someone with some tech knowledge but by no means that of a network engineer (So no CLI type stuff or pfSense box suggestions). I’ve used the Unifi controller before and like it so that’s my baseline.
- At least four gigabit ports, ideally with at least one having PoE for an AP since where I’ll have the router/AP is currently power outlet constrained.
Any suggestions or comments appreciated. I’m particularly curious how the Edgerouter’s OS and Mikrotik’s routerOS compare to the Unifi Controller solution.
- price as close to $100 as possible (I still have to factor in an AP or two)
- relatively future proof and able to deliver decent speed even with some analytics turned on (I currently have 200mbps internet but am going to increase that in the near future to 500ish)
- a decent interface that is navigable by someone with some tech knowledge but by no means that of a network engineer (So no CLI type stuff or pfSense box suggestions). I’ve used the Unifi controller before and like it so that’s my baseline.
- At least four gigabit ports, ideally with at least one having PoE for an AP since where I’ll have the router/AP is currently power outlet constrained.
Any suggestions or comments appreciated. I’m particularly curious how the Edgerouter’s OS and Mikrotik’s routerOS compare to the Unifi Controller solution.
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