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[Request] Internet Routers (aussie.zone)
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Request: I'm looking for something with high reliability rather than high speed. It needs to support 30+ devices.

Additional information: My house is about 30m (100ft) long, and the internet comes in by ethernet at one end of it. I'm happy to use a Wi-Fi extender if needed.

Context: I've been having issues with both my current and previous routers. Devices are randomly unable to communicate over the network for several seconds at a time. Both ethernet and Wi-Fi are affected.
I live in Australia, so even the slowest router should be more than fast enough.
I have a large number of automated devices that need to stay connected at all times - even 5 second network dropouts are difficult to deal with. Internet dropouts are handled gracefully.

Any suggestions are gratefully received.

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[-] percent@infosec.pub 3 points 1 day ago

This kind of tech stuff isn't really BIFL. However, you can extend the life of it by separating the components. So an OPNsense box for the firewall/gateway (this can last many years with very little maintenance), a separate WiFi access point (AP), and a switch.

Many consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers are all three of these components combined into one (usually) low-quality package. When one part of it dies or becomes obsolete, the whole unit would need to be replaced.

By separating the components, you can get better quality hardware (even if consumer-grade), and replace/upgrade them independently when needed.

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