2.5 gbit internet connection paired with swift Wi-Fi and a reliable control interface.
2.5 gbit internet connection paired with swift Wi-Fi and a reliable control interface.
I’m looking to upgrade my network gear. Should I choose DD-WRT/OpenWRT/Tomato support or opt for a solid control panel? I need QoS features, good Wi-Fi statistics, and the ability to extend coverage up one floor. Adding an access point would be helpful if needed. The current Tenda AC11 is performing adequately, but the signal needs to travel through a single floor. I’m considering 20–30 devices, with about ten active connections from actual users. I plan to link two PCs via RJ-45, which is why I’m writing this. I haven’t found a router that supports 2.5 Gbps yet—it only goes up to 1 Gbps, and both PCs are capable. We can transfer files between them. Any suggestions? The budget is around $400 for two devices plus cables and other parts.
example of 2.5g switch : https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-2-5GBASE...08XWKF55C/ cheaper 5 port one : https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-SG105-...08ZHGT2ZP/ I would suggest getting a 10 gbps switch with a 1 gbps uplink port. Connect the computers to 10 gbps switch, then connect switch to router. Ex see Microtik 5 port switch : https://www.amazon.com/MikroTik-CRS305-1...07LFKGP1L/ 10g fiber network cards are 30-60$ and dac cables are 5-15$... heres a random one https://www.amazon.com/10Gbase-CU-Compat...096FN8BTH/ ...if you need more than 3-5 meters, you can get transceivers and fiber. here's random example of one: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-10G...07TTKHG6T/ Your wireless can connect either directly to router or whatever the isp gives you, or you can get a ethernet to sfp/sfp+ transceiver for 20-30$ to connect the wireless stuff to the 10g switch