Least expensive wired-only gigabit router? (TP-Link Festa FR205? Others?)

[tgl]

When I said "buy into", I didn't mean that there is a monetary cost --- the management service is free, at least at the moment. I meant that you have to accept that way of doing things, where control of your network ultimately resides out in the cloud somewhere. As @Tech9 said, that's perfect for some situations. But if the idea makes you nervous, that's what the cost is.

 

[Tech9]

The purpose of Festa product line is pretty clear:

TP-Link

Festa offers business-class features with consumer-inspired simplicity. Our free cloud-based management is accessible via the Festa app or web, providing essential features for small businesses without the complexity required by larger-scale operations.

www.tp-link.com