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deciding on a router involves careful consideration of your needs and setup.

deciding on a router involves careful consideration of your needs and setup.

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iiSweeTzz
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10-04-2016, 06:44 PM
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Hey everyone. I've been searching for a router for quite some time. I'm looking for an enterprise or small business model that works with a separate modem—our setup has an FTTP NBN connection in Australia. I found two options: the HUAWEI AR157 and the Cisco SRP521W. I wanted to try configuring an older Cisco 2811, but it lacks a graphical interface, which could make things tricky. Since I'm still getting comfortable with networking, I'm wondering if the 521W is actually straightforward or if it's more complex. Some people might have concerns about Huawei due to past issues, but my priority is just getting a router. Do I need to set up the AR157 exactly like the 2811? I'm not sure about the GUI requirements. If I need to learn commands, I'll go with the 521W.
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10-04-2016, 06:44 PM #1

Hey everyone. I've been searching for a router for quite some time. I'm looking for an enterprise or small business model that works with a separate modem—our setup has an FTTP NBN connection in Australia. I found two options: the HUAWEI AR157 and the Cisco SRP521W. I wanted to try configuring an older Cisco 2811, but it lacks a graphical interface, which could make things tricky. Since I'm still getting comfortable with networking, I'm wondering if the 521W is actually straightforward or if it's more complex. Some people might have concerns about Huawei due to past issues, but my priority is just getting a router. Do I need to set up the AR157 exactly like the 2811? I'm not sure about the GUI requirements. If I need to learn commands, I'll go with the 521W.

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10-19-2016, 04:06 PM
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Using command-line settings feels less intimidating than it seems. I still recommend Cisco, as it's the only enterprise device I've used. Managing equipment this way gives a strong sense of control without the hassle of clunky interfaces.
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10-19-2016, 04:06 PM #2

Using command-line settings feels less intimidating than it seems. I still recommend Cisco, as it's the only enterprise device I've used. Managing equipment this way gives a strong sense of control without the hassle of clunky interfaces.

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