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Replace AirPort Extreme.
True, because they offer Time Machine backups on their routers, via USB external storage. -
Replace AirPort Extreme.
I have also used an Airport express router and a thing that characterizes it, is the plug and play nature. You open the app, choose a wifi name and password and you are good to go. It is also VERY reliable. I have found the same characteristics in the HPE Aruba InstantOn wifi series, that can... -
Best router for Wireguard out of the box?
On Linux, WireGuard is available as a kernel module. I don’t believe that many routers have Linux with kernel version that supports this functionality. WireGuard vs. Tailscale -
Best router for Wireguard out of the box?
The easiest way to use wireguard is Tailscale. It can be installed in many routers and platforms. https://tailscale.com/kb/solutions/ -
PC based vs Appliance? Your thoughts
Could you share this configuration with us? I don't trust my firewall with https interception :) -
PC based vs Appliance? Your thoughts
Nowadays deep packet inspection is useless because everything is encrypted. Thus firewalls don't need a Xeon cpu to handle many users. -
PC based vs Appliance? Your thoughts
PC based -> more power consumption Appliance -> more complexity, less performance -
Reliability of Linksys ea6900 and ea6350
You can get a cheap Xiaomi Mi Router 4A (Gigabit Version) and install dd-wrt (search instructions on youtube). Using hardware offloading, it can achieve gigabit internet speed and will get software updates for a longer time than many consumer routers. -
Reliability of Linksys ea6900 and ea6350
How do you know? If a hacker has exploited your router to inject ads to your webpages or redirect you to malware sites, you -as a non professional engineer- cannot know it happened because of your exploited router. -
Security problem
you can reset the router if you believe it is infected. It is like formatting your laptop and re-installing windows.- Christos
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- Forum: General Network Security
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Security problem
Any VPN would do the job, even the oldest L2TP.- Christos
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- Forum: General Network Security
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Security problem
Just avoid opening and forwarding any port. Use only VPN to access your network from outside. I believe that your dream machine will not open any port unless you ask it to.- Christos
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- Forum: General Network Security
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Replacement for RV-340
I recommend pfsense. If you cannot get an appliance from negate due to shortage, get a third party device with Intel ethernet, something like Protectli. -
Cisco Meraki MX64 Router
So, what are the benefits of a device like this, since DPI is pretty useless due to encrypted traffic? Why should it be considered as a good standalone gateway? -
Cisco Meraki MX64 Router
Nice devices but are you ok with throughput: 250 Mbps for the next 5 years? -
Small Business Stack Cisco VS Ubiquiti
You can find a tiny pc with atom or celeron processor and 2 network cards, at the same price as the Cisco RV340. Then install PfSense or Opnsense on it. -
Seeking Wired Router with multiple 2.5Gb Ethernet Ports
Why do you need a 2.5Gb router? Do you have internet connection faster than 1Gb? -
Small Business Stack Cisco VS Ubiquiti
Have you considered a pfSense appliance as a router? I would avoid Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro and Cisco RVs will enter "End of Life" state next Ocrober. -
Cisco RV vs EdgeRouter vs PepLink Balance vs ________ for Dual WAN Failover Router
Edgerouter supports FQ_CODEL QoS that minimizes latency. ER-X supports up to 100Mbps with QoS enabled and up to 940Mbps without QoS (HW offload) ER-4 supports up to 600Mbps with QoS enabled and up to 940Mbps without QoS (HW offload) -
Cisco RV vs EdgeRouter vs PepLink Balance vs ________ for Dual WAN Failover Router
Low latency is more important than speed and bandwidth. It will make your connection feel faster and voice/video calls more reliable. For low latency you need QoS and bandwidth is the enemy of QoS because faster connections need faster CPU for QoS.