Greetings everyone!
I'm hoping someone can rationalize with me, my options for a router. A bit of background:
my internet connection is fiber, there's no modem just a ONT and ethernet port that I'd plug into the router. Speed is 50x25.
My home network is a hodge podge of devices including:
4 gigabit switches, 3 of which are maxed out at 10 ports
numerous computers on wired
numerous computers, tablets, and smartphones on wifi
a playstation
and a roku
We use our home network for a lot of different things. I work from home in IT so I'm always moving information about, using VPN, VoIP, uploading, downloading. I also game on PSN, and stream movies using netflix/amazon.
For years, I had an Apple Airport Extreme (it's about 5-6 years old now) and it worked fine until it died. I replaced it with a Netgear R7000 Nighthawk, which has turned out to be a horrible purchase. I noticed horrible lag, high ping, and large amounts of packet loss shortly after installing it, and I've been unable to find a solution to that.
So I ask of you, what are my options? I'm limited by a couple hundred bucks in budget. I really dislike generic consumer hardware, I find it doesn't last long and isn't very reliable despite what the manufacturer says. I'd prefer something business grade, if possible.
My list of importants/must haves (a short one):
at least 3 gigabit ethernet ports
802.11n ("ac" isn't important to me)
reliable, doesn't need to be rebooted every week
has a fast cpu
lots of memory
good gui interface - someone I work with suggested I build a monowall/pfsense box, I entertained the idea, but it's a bit much, imo.
I've looked at one of the SMC gigabit wireless routers, some stuff from engenius, and Cisco's small business lineup. Also, a friend at work recommended www.routerboard.com, though I've never purchased a microtik product.
If anyone has any thoughts, or suggestions, I'd appreciate it. I"m pulling my hair out, hah.
Thanks!
I'm hoping someone can rationalize with me, my options for a router. A bit of background:
my internet connection is fiber, there's no modem just a ONT and ethernet port that I'd plug into the router. Speed is 50x25.
My home network is a hodge podge of devices including:
4 gigabit switches, 3 of which are maxed out at 10 ports
numerous computers on wired
numerous computers, tablets, and smartphones on wifi
a playstation
and a roku
We use our home network for a lot of different things. I work from home in IT so I'm always moving information about, using VPN, VoIP, uploading, downloading. I also game on PSN, and stream movies using netflix/amazon.
For years, I had an Apple Airport Extreme (it's about 5-6 years old now) and it worked fine until it died. I replaced it with a Netgear R7000 Nighthawk, which has turned out to be a horrible purchase. I noticed horrible lag, high ping, and large amounts of packet loss shortly after installing it, and I've been unable to find a solution to that.
So I ask of you, what are my options? I'm limited by a couple hundred bucks in budget. I really dislike generic consumer hardware, I find it doesn't last long and isn't very reliable despite what the manufacturer says. I'd prefer something business grade, if possible.
My list of importants/must haves (a short one):
at least 3 gigabit ethernet ports
802.11n ("ac" isn't important to me)
reliable, doesn't need to be rebooted every week
has a fast cpu
lots of memory
good gui interface - someone I work with suggested I build a monowall/pfsense box, I entertained the idea, but it's a bit much, imo.
I've looked at one of the SMC gigabit wireless routers, some stuff from engenius, and Cisco's small business lineup. Also, a friend at work recommended www.routerboard.com, though I've never purchased a microtik product.
If anyone has any thoughts, or suggestions, I'd appreciate it. I"m pulling my hair out, hah.
Thanks!