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Hi there, I’m working from home and after a while without internet I’m thinking about getting a 5G back-up hub. It would save me the hassle of going through that again. While my current fibre connection is solid at around 60 Mbps, 5G in my area seems better than that. But since 5G isn’t always the most stable, I need something that supports multiple devices—like PCs, TVs, and APs—and can switch between two WAN inputs depending on what I’m using. That flexibility is working well for me. Is this idea realistic? Thanks for your help!
The Edgerouter line from Ubiquiti includes failover features. The Edgerouter 4 supports four ports, including an SFP port.
You can create your own setup or purchase a netgate box to suit your needs.
I experienced similar issues with my cable internet, seeking a 5G backup. My network layout is attached. The setup isn’t perfect due to double NAT from the cable provider and triple NAT for 5G, but it functions without slowing down my 400mbps connection. I monitor the status every seven seconds. Two options stood out: a TP Link dual WAN router and an Ubiquiti Edge Router. Reviews noted the TP Link failover takes about 45 seconds, which is problematic for video streaming. The Ubiquiti models offered various cheaper versions, with official guides explaining how to set up multi-WAN and failover via their web interface. It requires some setup but isn’t overly complex for someone with moderate networking skills. I chose the ER-X because it supports around 900mbps, which matches my current needs, and I don’t anticipate needing higher speeds soon. The key considerations when buying a multi-WAN router are: throughput (can it handle more than what I use now?), QoS (does traffic prioritization matter?), and features (do I need an access point or just routing?). This decision was influenced by my requirements and the available options.