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    Ruckus Support

    I was going to go down the path of the Cisco SMB wifi routers, but then they don't have 802.11k/v. And, seamless roaming is very important, since I both use VOIP on my iPhone, and because I will have at least 4 AP's. I was also interested in Ubiquity, until hearing they were high on the...
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    Ruckus Support

    As was recommended by Trip, I'm looking at some used used R510 access points, and want to confirm my understanding of the security patching. I know Trip mentioned 3 years of security patching after end of software updates. The diagram from the Ruckus support doc, is below. Does anyone know if...
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    Wireless and Blocking by metal Layers

    Thanks. Yes, Trip gave me some awesome guidance and advice. We just didn't get to discussing the warmboard much.
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    Wireless and Blocking by metal Layers

    Thanks. I will definitely be pulling CAT6 for multiple access points. However, I am trying to understand if mounting an access point immediately against a layer of aluminum on the ceiling behind the drywall, will affect the downward or side-to-side transmission of data, such that I need to...
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    Wireless and Blocking by metal Layers

    In my remodel, I am installing Warmboard-R on the ceiling as radiant heating. They are basically 2'x4' particle board sheets with a groove for PEX tubing, covered by a thin sheet of aluminum. In most rooms, it will cover 50-75% of the ceiling. What type of signal attenuation or blocking can I...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Ok, so 1-2 years on features, and 4-5 years on security updates for the 00 versions. Are the 300 or 600 series worth looking at, in comparison to Cisco or ubiquity? Cisco 350 series has a few ports per switch at 60w: "The following switches support 802.3at PoE+, 802.3af PoE, and Cisco...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Trip, any idea how long those R510's are still to be supported for patching, and are there other Ruckus models that could work equally well, if found at a good deal?
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    At 2/3, I think we'd be higher, but your point is well made and it still fits on the 195w unit. If going cisco for switching, the CBS350-24P-4G is probably my preferred path, adding another switch as needs arise (and maybe finding a deal on Craigslist at some point, or after prices drop...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Thanks, Trip. If it is confirmed that the 140AP/240AP don't have 802.11k/v, would you recommend choosing another product? 100w/195w sounds good in your book. Now if we assume adding 6 POE ring cameras (15w ea)... too tight for comfort? I know they say that they don't use data if they don't...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Thanks, Trip - for all the input. Again, very enlightening. It sounds like for 8 AP's and 6 wireless cameras I may be OK with 195 watts for POE (such as Cisco SG350-28P), and if needed, use a couple of POE adapters? I imagine the switch will tell me POE Power utilization, so I don't...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Wow - That was really awesome, Trip! Thank you so much for your time!! Even a layout diagram! You mentioned lower-bandwidth internet. How do you classify that? I can remember the days of the 1200 baud modem :) Comcast cable is my only option, and fiber isn't likely soon. I think I'm on a...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Is this because of internal fans, due to the power supply? I noticed some of the 24-28 switches have a 'low power' option, such as < 200 watts, and I wonder if those might be more quiet. I can relate to the noise consideration, because I had a fan bearing go out in a netgear 24-port switch and...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    Thanks for your insight and thoughts, Trip. And I appreciate your offer for further, help, as well. I would usually dig in deeply, and currently I am burning the candle at both ends between work and 2 remodels on the house, where I'm deeply involved. I've attached a few images to help...
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    Could use a little guidance on multi-node home network

    First off, this has always been a great site... have come here over the years for a lot of knowledge, whereas the rest of the internet is a roll of the dice - thanks to all who maintain it! I am remodeling my home, and am going to move to a multi-node network, and could use some guidance. I...
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    OpenVPN Server using AsusWRT-Merlin - stability and your experiences

    Very interesting... their specs don't line-up online. This US site doesn't show the OpenVPN Specs. Thanks for sharing that. http://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RTAC68U/specifications/
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    OpenVPN Server using AsusWRT-Merlin - stability and your experiences

    Thanks so much for your replies. Merlin -- first off, I've heard a lot of good things about your work, and just want to say thanks for all the energy it takes to maintain such a 'project' as you've done. Kudos to you. Your firmware (and philosophy behind it) is probably the reason I will go...
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    OpenVPN Server using AsusWRT-Merlin - stability and your experiences

    For those who have setup an OpenVPN Server using recent AsusWRT-Merlin firmware, has it been stable? What else have your experiences been? Can anyone compare this to using a direct Tomato implementation with OpenVPN server?
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    OpenVPN Server using AsusWRT-Merlin - stability and your experiences

    Moving this to the Asuswrt-merlin forum, as it's probably more appropriate there. Please feel free to close this thread.
    • Avery
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    Tomato on R7000 vs Merlin on RT-AC68U for Stability, Performance, OpenVPN Server

    I'm looking to upgrade my home router, so that I can have remote access via VPN to an ESXi lab I'm setting up. I've boiled it down to: Netgear R7000 w/ Tomato for OpenVPN Server ASUS RT-AC68U /w WRT-Merlin (or alternatively Tomato) for OpenVPN Server My priorities are: - Must have Secure VPN...
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    DMZ Options?

    I have noticed that some of the routers/devices, such as the Netgear FVS318G or UTM10, have a dedicated DMZ feature. How does this compare, security-wise, to a conventional DMZ? I'm not sure if there are effectively 2 firewalls on these routers, or if they just setup some rules.
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