[Memory Express] Edgerouter-X - $60 - $9 shipping or free instore pickup - best budget enterprise router.
- Deal Link:
- https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX66102
- Price:
- 60
- Expiry:
- December 12, 2018
- Retailer:
- Memory Express
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX66102
If you're still using consumer routers, it's time to upgrade.
Pair this with a Unifi AC lite and you've got yourself a reliable budget enterprise setup. UAP-AC-LITE: you can price beat with Amazon, Newegg, etc. $115-$120. Total around $180.
With the latest updates on the Edgerouter, there's built-in wizards to quickly configure everything with a few clicks. Also, security updates are released frequently.
The Unifi can be configured with a smartphone app or with a computer.
Fetchcart is better if you need it shipped: https://www.fetchcart.ca/products/ubiqu ... -port.html (Thank Gonad)
UAP-AC-Lite: https://www.fetchcart.ca/products/ubiqu ... pping.html
FAQ
Why would I want this?
Reliability; routers aren't supposed to require a reboot every week, start slowing down for no reason, or have random hiccups.
Security updates; timely patches for new vulnerabilities.
Highly configurable; can do things like load-balancing / failover with 2 internet connections, convert to a switch with PoE input and output, remote VPN gateway, much more. Great for learning networking too.
Cheap; You will not find anything else with as many features and updates all packaged together in a nice small device for $60.
Gigabit? It's 2018. Yes.
Average consumer - easy to set up? No, but the manual and guides are very informative with visual examples.
How do I do (insert question)? Ubiquiti has guides for just about everything. You can start at the beginner guide here: https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles ... EdgeRouter
What's QOS / Packet Sniffing / VLAN / etc.? For your average home user, you'll never touch these. If you have a need for them, you'll learn the limitations and what they do. You can find everything in the guides: https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles ... Offloading
Recommended steps for initial set up:
1. Download latest firmware (1.10.8 as of now) https://www.ubnt.com/download/edgemax/edgerouter-x
2. Follow included instructions on how to connect to router (need to manually set your computer IP)
3. Login (ignore pop-up to setup wizard for now) -> System (bottom left) -> Update firmware (scroll down)
4. Update firmware. (optional: do factory reset after if you messed with any settings)
5. Go to the Wizards tab (if the pop-up doesn't show up).
6. Most common setup is Basic Setup (WAN+1LAN). Refer to the beginner's guide for what each option does.
If you're still using consumer routers, it's time to upgrade.
Pair this with a Unifi AC lite and you've got yourself a reliable budget enterprise setup. UAP-AC-LITE: you can price beat with Amazon, Newegg, etc. $115-$120. Total around $180.
With the latest updates on the Edgerouter, there's built-in wizards to quickly configure everything with a few clicks. Also, security updates are released frequently.
The Unifi can be configured with a smartphone app or with a computer.
Fetchcart is better if you need it shipped: https://www.fetchcart.ca/products/ubiqu ... -port.html (Thank Gonad)
UAP-AC-Lite: https://www.fetchcart.ca/products/ubiqu ... pping.html
FAQ
Why would I want this?
Reliability; routers aren't supposed to require a reboot every week, start slowing down for no reason, or have random hiccups.
Security updates; timely patches for new vulnerabilities.
Highly configurable; can do things like load-balancing / failover with 2 internet connections, convert to a switch with PoE input and output, remote VPN gateway, much more. Great for learning networking too.
Cheap; You will not find anything else with as many features and updates all packaged together in a nice small device for $60.
Gigabit? It's 2018. Yes.
Average consumer - easy to set up? No, but the manual and guides are very informative with visual examples.
How do I do (insert question)? Ubiquiti has guides for just about everything. You can start at the beginner guide here: https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles ... EdgeRouter
What's QOS / Packet Sniffing / VLAN / etc.? For your average home user, you'll never touch these. If you have a need for them, you'll learn the limitations and what they do. You can find everything in the guides: https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles ... Offloading
Recommended steps for initial set up:
1. Download latest firmware (1.10.8 as of now) https://www.ubnt.com/download/edgemax/edgerouter-x
2. Follow included instructions on how to connect to router (need to manually set your computer IP)
3. Login (ignore pop-up to setup wizard for now) -> System (bottom left) -> Update firmware (scroll down)
4. Update firmware. (optional: do factory reset after if you messed with any settings)
5. Go to the Wizards tab (if the pop-up doesn't show up).
6. Most common setup is Basic Setup (WAN+1LAN). Refer to the beginner's guide for what each option does.
Last edited by syuzh on Dec 11th, 2018 10:47 pm, edited 6 times in total.