UniFi Dream Router 7 vs Asus RT-BE88U

[Tech9]

it is blocking something

Information in Network Application about what was blocked can be found in Insights menu, Flows tab. It can be sorted by Low, Suspicious, Concerning risk level and the result shows the Policy and Policy Type involved. The default display includes auto-created Ad Blocking Policy when ad-blocking is enabled in Settings, Security menu, Protection tab. It's not IDS/IPS only blocking things.

The example above is from Ad Blocking Policy.

 

[rudoyeugene]

So, my thoughts and what I use personally:
Security and parental control:
All kids devices are behind private DNS profile based on NextDNS. All others are on another NextDNS profile set via dnscrypt on router level. That router wide settings is more than enough to cut out most of the ads. I never used any "router" ad blocking. Had a wish to buy Asus's BE19000AI but, you know, its still not in shops...
As per network security in total I have 3 open to internet apps (a number of ports): for torrent seeding, WG server and Plex. Time after time I see something tries to reach them and it blocked on UDR. I know where to find the Flows BTW.

And about BE88, it's still not set, I hope we finish with that later this week. Got troubles with stupid ISP: they say be88 sfp+ will not work with their gpon.... so that we postponed setup a little bit.

 

[Tech9]

Not to mention the super-easy DHCP reservation backup and restore.

You asked for it:

UniFi Network Application 9.2.87

Thank you!

Also live Throughput data on the dashboard:

 

[Aiadi]

You asked for it:

UniFi Network Application 9.2.87

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Thank you!

Also live Throughput data on the dashboard:

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Yeah, I saw that yesterday. UCG-Fiber right after dropping cash on the BE88U? If I get murdered by she who must be obeyed, it’s on you!

 

[Tech9]

Tell her it has TV show happy ending feature.

 

[ddrum2000]

I was going to start a different thread but I'm happy I found this conversation...

I'm looking to upgrade my home network. Currently, I have:

1. An Netgear Orbi RBR 50 (router and one satellite) connected with a 2.5 Gbps MoCA/ethernet backhaul
2. My internet connection is 1Gbps cable
3. I live in a 3 floor ~2100 sqft town house built in 2011 (drywall not plaster). The router with AP is on the 3rd floor in the home office and the satellite is on the 1st floor in the living area. Currently we have no coverage issues on the 2nd floor. Also we live in the city so I can see ~25 available wifi access points just at a quick glance.
4. I think I have Cat5e run throughout the home for phone but none of it is terminated. If I really wanted to make this into a project I would complete the full wiring and termination BUT we may not live here forever so it seems like more expense then its worth at the moment if we may not take it with us
5. I have a small NAS system that I would like to use 2.5Gbps if possible but 1Gbps is acceptable pending other recommendations

I have been juggling a few different ideas for an upgrade (in no particular order):

1. Asus Expertwifi - greater firmware capabilities then I currently have but limited to 1 Gbps and Wifi 6. This price seems quite good though
2. Zenwifi - Seems like the easiest 1 to 1 upgrade from my current Orbi AND most versatile to take with me if I was to move and then rent for a while. Does not seem to have access to the Merlin firmware though
3. Asus routers with AIMesh - seems a little less straightforward than Zenwifi in terms of combining hardware but there is Merlin firmware support
4. Unifi - I've heard good things and done some online reading but I have no experience with it
5. Does the 6GHz band or Wifi 7 help me out in any way living in city in the US?

I think for the time being I'd probably stick with primary router/AP on the 3rd floor and the MoCa connected satellite on the 1st floor unless there seemed to be a strong reason to change this. My current router/satellite is 9 yrs old so in an upgrade I'd like to do some amount of future proofing if possible. The target price range $500-600 USD but I can spend more I am convinced it makes sense in my context.

Thanks ahead of time for your recommendations!

 

[Tech9]

I was going to start a different thread

The right forum for this general inquiry is here:

Wi-Fi Buying Advice

Not sure which wireless router or card to buy? Ask for advice here.

www.snbforums.com

 

[ddrum2000]

The right forum for this general inquiry is here:

Wi-Fi Buying Advice

Not sure which wireless router or card to buy? Ask for advice here.

www.snbforums.com

Thanks I'll post there