I'm using a standard home or business router.
I'm using a standard home or business router.
Linksys Velop AX4200 page on the website
https://www.linksys.com/mx4200---tri-ban...X4200.html
Verizon delivered a router using Gigabit fiber. I'm out of my ways. Back in the day I handled things like virtualizing Untangle or crafting a custom pfSense setup, but now I don’t feel like bothering with it anymore. I just need something that works without any effort on my part.
Hardware details: Dell Poweredge R220 equipped with Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 (3.30GHz), 2x8GB DDR3 ECC memory, and 24GB SATA SSD. Upcoming upgrade includes an Intel X520 NIC (SR2 or DA2) to connect via the second SFP+ port instead of the ISP router. Ideally would have PCI support for an Intel x520/i350 combo, enabling four 1Gb RJ45 and two SFP+ connections in a single PCI slot. Software stack: pfSense running bare metal with Wireguard and pfBlockerNG. Power usage stays below 50 watts consistently, which is reasonable given the 80W CPU TDP, though the X520 NIC may increase consumption slightly.
I don't believe I could ever adopt that mindset; I only need to "think through it" when I discover something I wish to prevent at the router. I'd prefer not to rely on a fixed ISP device that requires trusting them to maintain security updates. I'm still considering whether opnSense might be a better fit since they release updates more frequently, but I don't want the trouble of changing my setup. P.S. My network configuration is set exactly as I have it.
Edgerouter-X is ideal for multi-WAN/ISP failover. With a connection under 1gbps, it works well alongside other devices that provide Wi-Fi and manage LAN switching. Feel free to review my network diagram if you'd like more details.
It seems you might have felt there was something missing, but now you feel confident with what you have.