Tips for configuring a 2.5Gb home network
Tips for configuring a 2.5Gb home network
This setup seems impractical. Adding a 10Gbps WAN port alongside a 2.2GHz processor isn't feasible.
The key metrics are LAN to WAN and WAN to LAN bandwidth. If those reach gigabit or higher, NAT performance improves. Many routers use multi-GHz CPUs with several cores, though they typically run on SOC/ARM processors which aren't as fast. Most devices struggle with ultra-high speeds, but solutions like pfSense can help.
It makes sense to hold off for now. Prices jump sharply once you move beyond typical consumer pricing ranges. IEEE 802.3bz (2.5Gbps and 5Gbps) is still emerging and hasn't gained widespread adoption yet. Likely yes, though not certain. The 10Gbps standard comes after the 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps specs, so many devices can handle it, but some might struggle at lower speeds. The AX89X does support 802.3bz, so performance should be okay. Overall, you'd get around 10Gbps from the switch to the router, and connecting your NAS over another SFP+ port would provide similar speeds between the NAS and switch.