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    Cisco RV vs EdgeRouter vs PepLink Balance vs ________ for Dual WAN Failover Router

    Thanks, coxhaus - that is definitely an advantage. Nice to hear the RV340 also has it. Agreed... that would be for failover only. I have to see if any of those USB cell dongles can use an external antenna.... metal roof really degrades a lot of stuff, and cell reception isn't great here, to...
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    Cisco RV vs EdgeRouter vs PepLink Balance vs ________ for Dual WAN Failover Router

    Ok - thank you both! It sounds like they are both would suit the need pretty well. I just need to investigate to see which will be better for me, and understand if using a cisco POE switch if there is any advantage to going the RV route. As I understand, the RV345/340/etc come with licenses for...
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    Dual WAN setup help needed

    Hello @RickMo - seeing that you implemented this setup about a year ago. I am considering essentially the same setup with the RV340. Are you using both of your WAN connections concurrently or using Verizon strictly as a failover/backup? If for failover only, how do you find it works?
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    Cisco RV vs EdgeRouter vs PepLink Balance vs ________ for Dual WAN Failover Router

    Would like to have a simple to manage, yet solid home network and am looking for a new router (not wi-fi... I have Ruckus R510 EPs) that works well when it comes to WAN failover and failback. How do Cisco RV and EdgeRouter compare for failover/failback? What other similar-grade options should I...
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    Any difference in Keystone jacks? Cat 6+?

    Is there any difference amongst cat6 keystone jacks? I'm using Belden Cat6+ enhanced CMR UTP 2412. If so, I'd welcome recommendations. Reliable, consistent connections are ideal. Why are some labeled Cat6+, such as Leviton, Belden?
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    Pre-wire Fiber cable demarc to network closet?

    Currently under residential construction with rough framing... even though I am currently on Comcast cable modem and fiber isn't yet available, should I be future proofing by running fiber from the demarc to the network closet? I may be able to run some carlon tubing, but would not count on it...
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    Cat6e bend radius - Belden @ 2.25"

    I have a case open with Belden... we shall see. Another product in the Cat6 line references bending radius, but does not mention 'installation bending radius', and is 1"
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    Cat6e bend radius - Belden @ 2.25"

    I was looking at some Belden 2412 Cat 6+ Enhanced Non-Bonded cable specs, and see an 'Installation Radius' of 2.25", whereas all the other mfg's are around the standard 4x (1"). Is this discrepancy just a matter of how it is being reported, in that 'Installation Radius', means the radius the...
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    Glass and Wifi Networks

    I was under the impression that glass was generally transparent for wifi. I have a home under construction, where I had taped a Ruckus R510 AP to a new window, and clients on the other side of the window could no longer connect. I had previously used the same approach to mounting with the old...
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    Can anyone recommend a small waterproof RJ45 connector for passing through a wall or soffit for mounting an ethernet jack?

    I am installing some ethernet in soffits for cameras and for an outdoor WAP. Can anyone recommend the smallest available, high quality solution that would keep out bugs, and is reliable? I have seen both the hole-saw plates as well as some surface mounted connector like this. I like that...
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    Monoprice Cable - OK?

    Thanks, Trip. I know you mentioned eBay and not Amazon - just came out wrong when I was typing :) I'm running a bunch of electrical, so have a cable stand, but it sounds like the box is generally just as easy, so I'll go that route. That's one of those things that is hard to tell unless you've...
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    Monoprice Cable - OK?

    @Trip - thanks, very helpful. My thoughts around PoE is that while efficiency is going up, more application that may be power hungry are increasing. For instance, take a residential PoE security camera. @ higher power, they may actually include security lights in the future. I would think that...
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    Monoprice Cable - OK?

    First off, happy thanksgiving to anyone in the US! @Trip - I was getting ready to order one of the products you mentioned, and am not sure I have the right product. What Falcon stocks around that price is the CMR Mohawk 6 LAN (not GigaLAN) and the BerkTek LANmark 6 (not the LANmark 1000)...
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    Monoprice Cable - OK?

    Ok, thanks for the thoughts. Aside from 6/6a, would you go so far as to sell the unused Monoprice on craigslist and order US made? Previously I have always used CMR, as I have gone between floors in my current and past houses. Is CMR correct for my application? Edit: Falcontech did point out...
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    Monoprice Cable - OK?

    I have a large remodel, and will probably pull 1000-2000' of Ethernet cable, as there are some runs that might go 60-80'. What I've purchased already is 1000' of Monoprice UTP Cat6a CMR rated solid cable. I've seen a few references to making sure you are using quality cable. Does this qualify...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Yeah, I'll test out these two and see how it goes. Practically 6-9 months before I need more, and by that time, maybe you decided to go for the 240's and test them for me, with a nice review?? :) I saw that post.
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Thank you, both. coxhaus - good point on the actual test and return if not working acceptably. Unfortunately, I'm burning it at both ends with a large remodel (outside of work), so I just don't have the time to do that level of testing, else I would. Trip - I read up a few reviews on the...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    First off, Trip, I want to say thanks so much for the time and advise you have provided. I'm very thankful for your help. I'll make a decision between used ruckus or Cisco 140/240 today. Do you have any advice on the exterior access points? I see Ruckus and Cisco AP's are listed for interior...
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    Ruckus Support

    Thanks, Coxhaus. I just looked up the WAP581, and it looks like it also does not have 802.11 r/k/v. Does that sound right to you? \ I will probably eventually end up with a cisco SMB switch. New Ruckus is just too spendy for me (5+ AP's), esp. when I'm also in the middle of a remodel, so it...
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    Wireless and Blocking by metal Layers

    Ok. Many thanks, Trip!
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