Basic WAN router or firewall?
Basic WAN router or firewall?
Looking at your setup, you already have a functional configuration. The Huawei H312-371 works well for your needs, and the Asus RT-AC66U can handle the firewall and routing tasks. For a 1Gbps upgrade later, you don’t need additional hardware—just ensure your cable and modem support the higher speed. A small router with dual ports (WAN/LAN) that also offers firewall and DHCP capabilities would fit perfectly. No extra peripherals required.
You’re asking about what it means when something can only reach 400/100 Mbps. It could be due to slow internet, limited bandwidth between devices, or a weak modem. Most modern routers should handle those speeds, so the problem might lie with your ISP’s promised speed or a faulty device. If you’re seeing issues inside your network, it’s probably not the router itself. However, if you need a stronger connection, alternatives like Google Nest Wi-Fi offer reliable performance without complications. They’re straightforward, affordable, and easy to set up. If you’re not interested in Wi-Fi, a basic router can work just fine for simple tasks. What speeds are you actually experiencing?
Currently, the speed consistently reaches 350-400Mbps. Is that normal? I believe the upper limit with this setup is about 600-700Mbps to 700Mbps. However, I might upgrade to a 1Gbps connection later. The router is also quite large and includes extra features. I’m seeking a compact option that supports DHCP, firewall, and has a small footprint. Once I have that, I can use it solely for WiFi and relocate it elsewhere.
You already have a gigabit router with gigabit ports. Perhaps your modem or your internet service provider is restricting your speed.
Maybe on paper it makes sense but not always in practice. We should understand the speeds across the local network to be confident. Not every gigabit port can support traffic at full gigabit rates. It seems strange, but the earlier Raspberry Pi model had a gigabit port yet connected via USB2.0 and struggled to reach even half that speed. The router might limit these ports so they don’t operate at maximum capacity. Of course, the person asking could be mixing up their connection to the outside internet with the internal network performance.
Your current speed seems lower than expected, but you're planning to switch to a router that only supports WiFi APs. You're looking for a compact device with both WAN and LAN ports that can handle up to 1Gbps after an upgrade. There are options available that meet these requirements without adding extra features like Wi-Fi or firewall functions.
What kind of options do you want? VPN server support? QOS? ect There are alot of options for a SFF router at different price point. Here an example. https://www.amazon.com/Firewall-Hardware...ss_tl&th=1
It seems you're considering Zyxel ZyWALL VPN2S. The product page shows it's compact and priced around 160€, with a suggestion that 100€ would be better.