Consider dual or triple WAN routers for enhanced connectivity options.
Consider dual or triple WAN routers for enhanced connectivity options.
We constantly travel and power our connection using two 5G/4G LTE hotspots plus Starlink when needed. We’re seeking a new router with dual WAN Ethernet ports. My current model, the Peplink Surf SoHo, has been problematic lately—its support for non-enterprise users is poor, and the pricing includes proprietary tunneling fees if you need load balancing. While I want load balancing, automatic failover is my main priority. Though I’m comfortable with tech, I’m not a network expert, so I prefer something simple to set up and manage. Since our speed is limited by the WANs, WiFi 7 isn’t essential. We cover around 400 square feet, the unit has aluminum framing, and interference issues at the far end have been reported. Any recommendations?
You're already managing two 4G hotspots, which means the router only needs WAN capabilities, not a dedicated 4G port.
I'll link the hotspots and/or the Starlink using an Ethernet connection. My service providers need me to utilize their hotspots instead of relying solely on SIM cards.
The problem involves pairing a multi-WAN router with an embedded Wi-Fi access point. Would you consider linking a separate standalone Wi-Fi device to the router? There are many dual-WAN routers that include built-in Wi-Fi adapters, but options beyond triple-WAN become limited.
Another choice could be the TP-Link ER706W: https://www.tp-link.com/us/omada-sdn/pro...ifi-router. It features an integrated Wi-Fi AP, straightforward setup via web interface, supports up to four WAN ports, offers WAN load balancing and failover.
Yes I’m fine with that if that’s what I need to do. I can live with dual wan because I typically only use the Starlink when the LTE networks are both either super slow or I have no service on both T-Mobile and ATT.
It seems to function well overall. I’d like more LAN ports, but it’s still really interesting. Thanks!
My Synology RT 2600 AC has dual WAN with one LAN port turned into a WAN. It also includes a USB port that works with cellular devices. I’m not very experienced with hotspot gadgets, but I’ve confirmed the settings support load balancing and failover. I haven’t tested the Dual WAN feature myself, though the SRM software is user-friendly. It seems this model runs on an updated WiFi 6 version.
I tend to favor Mikrotik models for hands-on setups. Others might opt for OPNsense using N100 devices, which supports additional features like AdGuard.