Hello,
It is time to replace my old Netgear WNDR3700 v1. It is slowly starting to crap out. I have to restart it every 3-4 weeks, even with the latest trunk OpenWRT firmware. I want to replace it with something more powerful.
Debating between pfSense and the Ubiquiti ERlite. Will also be purchasing a Ubiquiti UAP AP. I have ~30+ devices on the network. There are two people in the house whom telework via VPN . Doesn't the encryption tax the router a bit? I would also like to use QOS since we are heavy downloaders/streamers. Currently on 50/50Mbit FiOS.
FYI, I have two ESXi systems with modern Xeon's with 32GB DDR3 each, so I would not need to spend more money if I go the pfSense route besides a dual Intel NIC card.
I am on the fence overall. Such great reviews with the ERlite and I like the idea of a dedicated device so if the ESXi system were to go down, we still have internet. On the other hand, pfSense seems very powerful/flexible. It would also be a great/fun learning experience. I do want learn more about networking/cyber security so perhaps pfSense is the solution?
Appreciate all feedback.
It is time to replace my old Netgear WNDR3700 v1. It is slowly starting to crap out. I have to restart it every 3-4 weeks, even with the latest trunk OpenWRT firmware. I want to replace it with something more powerful.
Debating between pfSense and the Ubiquiti ERlite. Will also be purchasing a Ubiquiti UAP AP. I have ~30+ devices on the network. There are two people in the house whom telework via VPN . Doesn't the encryption tax the router a bit? I would also like to use QOS since we are heavy downloaders/streamers. Currently on 50/50Mbit FiOS.
FYI, I have two ESXi systems with modern Xeon's with 32GB DDR3 each, so I would not need to spend more money if I go the pfSense route besides a dual Intel NIC card.
I am on the fence overall. Such great reviews with the ERlite and I like the idea of a dedicated device so if the ESXi system were to go down, we still have internet. On the other hand, pfSense seems very powerful/flexible. It would also be a great/fun learning experience. I do want learn more about networking/cyber security so perhaps pfSense is the solution?
Appreciate all feedback.