Custom Router Solutions Tailored network devices for your unique requirements
Custom Router Solutions Tailored network devices for your unique requirements
You're considering a router compatible with a 24-port switch setup. Right now you're using a Linksys E4200, which is a decent model but has limited port capacity. You're concerned about handling more than four connections simultaneously, especially since your order includes sixteen devices. I'm not very familiar with router specs, so I'm hoping someone can advise on the right features to look for. Would it help if you shared what exactly you need—maximum ports, speed, or any specific performance traits?
Your switch is merely a basic (unmanaged) 24-port 10/100 port, meaning if you only need a router for connecting antminer devices and don’t require Wi-Fi from it, any standard consumer router will suffice—just avoid the worst quality options. In fact, even older models like the DIR-855 or Linksys WRT160Nv3 can function properly; just turn off the router’s Wi-Fi and use another for your internet link. If you want a solution that manages everything from your home network to the switch with antminers, consider routers supporting DD-WRT or AdvancedTomato firmware. ASUS routers typically run MerlinWRT by default, while many Netgear models can be updated with DD-WRT. You might also explore professional options from Ubiquiti.
The number of ports doesn't matter; focus on total bandwidth and connections per second. You could mount the router on a 500-port switch and it would work well for mining traffic. I'd just take the cables you have, connect the switch to the router, and plug all the devices into the switch.
Miners require limited bandwidth. A router with internet access via the wan port works best—preferably using an Ethernet cable, then connecting to any switch port, followed by ant miners. You don’t need a dedicated TP-link, Netgear, Asus or Linksys; any consumer-grade device will suffice.