Wired router recommendation

[uzala10]

Hi all,
I want to replace a ER605 router which is on a subnet, isolated from the home network. The router should have a more powerful hardware and I should be able to configure VLANs, which can be isolated too. I don't need (or want) WiFi, but a good Firewall. Thank you in advance for recommendations.

 

[Tech9]

Next step up is ER7206 for GbE, next is ER707-M2 for 2.5GbE, next is ER8411 for 10GbE... Omada Gateways with different hardware and application, all VLAN capable, all with DPI and IDS/IPS.

 

[uzala10]

Next step up is ER7206 for GbE, next is ER707-M2 for 2.5GbE, next is ER8411 for 10GbE... Omada Gateways with different hardware and application, all VLAN capable, all with DPI and IDS/IPS.

Thank you for your recommendations, Tech9. I'll take a look at them. Unfortunately I forget to mention, it doesn't have to be a TP-Link router. I saw that ASUS has some similar routers, like ExpertWiFi routers. Can the VLANs be configured, so they are isolated, like the ER605 with Firewall rules? 1 GbE should be enough for our needs. Or are there other brands to recommend?

 

[Tech9]

Some low cost options:

ASUS EBG15 wired router, around $90. Broadcom dual-core 1.8GHz ARMv8 CPU, 512MB RAM, Gigabit ports, runs Asuswrt 3006, 3rd party IDS from Trend Micro (requires data sharing) with quite slow monthly signatures updates, VLAN support.

Ubiquiti UGC-Ultra gateway, around $130. Qualcomm quad-core 1.5GHz ARMv8 CPU, 3GB RAM, Gigabit ports, runs Debian based UniFi OS, Suricata based IDS with daily signature updates, optional paid subscription from Proofpoint, VLAN support.

 

[Tech9]

Can the VLANs be configured, so they are isolated, like the ER605 with Firewall rules?

ASUS with Asuswrt has limited options in GUI, Ubiquiti with UniFi OS has very extensive Zone-Based firewall with custom rules in GUI. I don't know what this device is going to be used for. Do you really need a Router or managed Switch with configurable ports per VLAN will also do what you want?

 

[uzala10]

Some low cost options:

ASUS EBG15 wired router, around $90. Broadcom dual-core 1.8GHz ARMv8 CPU, 512MB RAM, Gigabit ports, runs Asuswrt 3006, 3rd party IDS from Trend Micro (requires data sharing) with quite slow monthly signatures updates, VLAN support.

Ubiquiti UGC-Ultra gateway, around $130. Qualcomm quad-core 1.5GHz ARMv8 CPU, 3GB RAM, Gigabit ports, runs Debian based UniFi OS, Suricata based IDS with daily signature updates, optional paid subscription from Proofpoint, VLAN support.

I think I keep it for now and wait for new models. Thank you again.