Top router for 10G internet offers high-speed connectivity and robust performance.
Top router for 10G internet offers high-speed connectivity and robust performance.
KingOfBows
02-17-2016, 07:17 AM #11A router built by yourself with the right network card can easily support 10GbE. However, the final system will require manual setup: choose an OS like Linux or FreeBSD, install it, adjust the interfaces, and configure security rules such as NAT.
Pickmaster12
02-19-2016, 02:53 PM #13I’m not sure I’d push this far with exaggeration. In the consumer market, we already see motherboards that support 10GBASE-T right out of the box. The Aquantia 10G controller chip is affordable, and many manufacturers are now bundling it in. This trend has been ongoing for a few years, which gives us a solid foundation. 10G NICs are also reasonably priced, varying by model and port count. Single and dual-port cards are easily available. The more costly Intel options will function across any operating system; the cheaper ones may require specific drivers on Windows, while Linux or FreeBSD already support them. MicroTik (possibly) offers 4 x 10G switches for $131 at Amazon without optics. An 8 x 10G switch from the same brand costs $240. All of this is manageable for a consumer budget and is straightforward to set up. The WAN side, however, presents a bigger challenge—you’d need a full Linux or FreeBSD setup on a home router. It’s not overly complex if you’re committed, but it does demand some technical work. The router itself would be inexpensive: just a small board, CPU, RAM, storage, and a PCI-E slot for a 2 x 10G card.
Cefreak113
02-23-2016, 01:08 PM #14some components are designed for home users, while others aren’t, or only partially meet the requirements. It isn’t a cheap ready-to-install product that works seamlessly from start to finish; even when most of it functions, the remaining parts fall short.
bonbons_2003
02-25-2016, 10:45 AM #15I believe the discussion involves @jasonvp and WAN, both related to internet connectivity. There is 10G internet available. It’s actually 10G WAN. The user doesn’t have access; it’s being promoted as “10 gig” but it’s more like 8/0.8 asynchronous. Even older 1G won’t cause upload issues. In the home, a 10G LAN (10/10 synchronous) would work well. It’s significantly more feasible now than it was years ago. Some countries have widespread adoption, though none are located in North or South America, or possibly Europe. I don’t have data on that. 10G LAN is much simpler to configure than before.
RainyToast
03-02-2016, 11:01 PM #16We were discussing both topics, but it's clear they're not the same as "Internet." WAN is equivalent to Internet, while LAN is not.
It seems you're looking to join the Derek Zoolander kids' center for those who struggle with reading. There are some 10G GPON/EPON services offering 10/1 in asymmetric mode, though the pricing feels a bit unusual. If I have my own equipment, using my carrier could make it more affordable.
Sliger1337
03-21-2016, 02:25 AM #20Hello Telebubbies, I'm exploring similar options too and came across a few. If you're flexible on budget and okay with investing more in performance, here are some suggestions: MikroTik CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS (good to think about, but could slow down with complex routing) MikroTik CCR1072-1G-8S (similar setup needs affordable interfaces for CAT7 to SFP+ connections) Ubiquity 10G SFP+ EdgeRouter Infinity (likely offers the best balance) Let me know if this helps!