Reddit mentions of Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X x ER-X-SFP-US Advanced Gigabit 6-port Router with PoE and SFP OPEN BOX

Pick an SNMP monitoring tool. LibreNMS for example.
Point it at your ISP router.
Graph the utilization.

A picture is worth a thousand words (or more).

If your ISP router is incapable of being monitored by SNMP, inform management you can't do anything to troubleshoot the problem without data, so you need to buy a better router.

I'm a Cisco bigot. I prefer Cisco solutions.
But, if you are running on 10Mbps I doubt your company will be terribly interested in the Cisco pricetag.

But, an older, unsupported Cisco 1841 should be generally up to the task of a 10Mbps circuit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CISCO-1841-Integrated-Services-Router-Max-DRAM-378Mb-ADVENTEPRISE-15-1T-M-ios-/262025506256?hash=item3d01efedd0:g:gAIAAOSwFqJWjx6J

Any UBNT EdgeRouter can handle 10 to 100Mbps.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012X45WH6/

Same for MicroTik:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019PCF3QY/

Once you have pretty graphs showing 90+% utilization for the entire business day, they might start to pay attention.

Non-technical managers believe anything a pretty graph tells them.

I'd go with Ubiquiti products. Something like a Edgeroute X SFP and a Unifi AC lite.

I've got the slightly older Unifi AP and it's bulletproof. And with the X SFP you won't need the power injector for the AC lite. I setup the AC lite for a friend and it's also very solid, easy to use product.

Check out /r/Ubiquiti

When you are using fibre, you actually don't need a modem at all. It's a digital signal and a modem (modulator/demodulator) converts an analog signal into a computer readable digital signal.

You can get a coupler and a cable from amazon for pretty cheap, and I would imagine infinitecables.com would also have one.

What I did is I took the SPF out of the HH3000 and plugged it into an Intel X520 ethernet card. I plugged it into a computer running PFSense, and I have a PC running as a router. It's awesome.

You can also get something like this https://www.amazon.ca/UBIQUITI-ER-X-SFP-Edgerouter-X-Sfp/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=edgerouter+sfp&qid=1556291312&s=gateway&sr=8-2 altho I haven't tried this device.

There is an awesome thread at DSL Reports
https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31118482-Yes-you-CAN-bypass-the-HomeHub-3000

I am running an ER-X-SFP (Ubiquiti) with HWNAT Offload enabled, and an UAP-AC-PRO for wireless.

You can get both of these for <$100 each if you find them "Used" on Amazon. They work well in this setup. HMU if you need config examples.

EDIT:

[UAP-AC-PRO Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00HXT8T5O/ref=olp_f_new?ie=UTF8&f_new=true)

[ER-X-SFP Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B012X45WH6/ref=olp_f_new?ie=UTF8&f_new=true)

There is zero reason to buy either of those. As consumer routers get more expensive they look better, not get faster.

For less than the cost of those two routers you can get this setup which will easily match them.

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-SFP-US-Advanced-Gigabit/dp/B012X45WH6/

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-UAP-AC-LITE/dp/B017MD6CHM

If you need more coverage then get a second access point.

Since I've had their service, my internet has crapped out at least 5 times and I just got their service maybe two months ago, so I went out and bought a new modem (from a list of supported modems on their site):

ARRIS SURFboard SB6190

This has excellent reviews; it's a shame though that they don't support DOCSIS 3.1 yet (heard they are working on it).

The router of choice I went with is: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X x ER-X-SFP

and then I purchased this Wireless Access Point from Ubiquiti. High reviews, large coverage, and easy to setup/maintain.

All in all, for under $300 I feel good about my purchases and getting rid of this leased modem. I've always used ISP provided equipment, whether it be AT&T or Time Warner/Spectrum and it's been quite the headaches over the years and finally wanted to do something about it.

Not sure if any of this will help you out, but hopefully it does!

I need to build a whole new network because the cable modem is only the Spectrum bare bones with nothing but a wired connection. If I'm seeing this correctly, I would need the EdgerouterX plus the Ubiquiti Unifi Ap-AC Long Range plus a [switch] (https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-60W-US-8-60W/dp/B01MU3WUX1/ref=pd_bxgy_147_3/134-2367728-7655000?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MU3WUX1&pd_rd_r=441ae487-d265-4bf9-bee1-32808368ecd6&pd_rd_w=m61Fs&pd_rd_wg=RryX3&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=RWYB945JJK6S08X1HX3V&psc=1&refRID=RWYB945JJK6S08X1HX3V)for the wired LAN computer to connect to in the back of the house.

I could then plug the Unifi AP into either the EdgerouterX or the switch where my main computer is plugged in with Cat5. If necessary, I could get another Unifi AP and have them plugged in at both ends of the house in a wireless mesh.

So power is coming from a EdgeRouter X x ER-X-SFP-US https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012X45WH6?ref=olp_product_details

Can I disable Poe on some ports?

150mb connection from Cox, but I wanted DOCSIS 3.1 and some wiggle room if I ever upgrade. Router I'm looking at below, if you wouldn't mind taking a look and telling me what you think.

Router: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012X45WH6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I got the below one. Only had it for 3 months or so.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012X45WH6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I picked up this thing, smooth as butter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012X45WH6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't wanna have ac channel I've heared it's signal strength ain't that good.

I've found this:--
http://www.amazon.in/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-SFP-US-Advanced-Gigabit/dp/B012X45WH6

http://www.amazon.in/Ubiquiti-Networks-UniFi-Enterprise-System/dp/B00HXT8R2O/ref=pd_sim_147_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0DHPH6K0CA5M6VRNKYNY

Will this work?

I tried it with an old OpenWRT router and it worked when I set the IP's and everything. If that is true about the ER-X-SFP then I will just buy one of those, if I can do what you're saying with that router, it'd be nice to have. This is the router you're talking about, correct? https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-SFP-US-Advanced-Gigabit/dp/B012X45WH6

I know that the ONT is on the side of my house, and there is a cat 6 cable that I use to connect to the WAN. I am not sure what type of modem is in there or what, it's all locked up except for the battery backups.

> For the AP-AC lite do you still need a base station or just 5 of these units with one connected to a cat 5?

I'm recommending the UAP-AC-LR (Long Range), not the LITE.

Yes, you would need a router for firewall and DHCP. These are just access points. You can use an existing Linksys router, just disable the WiFi, or buy a new router, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-SFP-US-Advanced-Gigabit/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=pd_sim_147_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B012X45WH6&pd_rd_r=GN0PSEF1B84FN0SYKN2H&pd_rd_w=CoqNZ&pd_rd_wg=ZwZLz&psc=1&refRID=GN0PSEF1B84FN0SYKN2H

This is what I've seen as well, but I have one from work I can test with later tonight to confirm.

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Edgerouter-SFP-Desktop-ER-X-SFP/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518102825&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=unifi+edgerouter+x+sfp

Would this be overkill?

https://www.ubnt.com/edgemax/edgerouter-4/

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Ethernet-Multi-WAN-TL-ER5120/dp/B006DEBYTI

https://www.amazon.com/SafeStream-TL-R600VPN-Broadband-throughput-Concurrent/dp/B007B60SCG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_147_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MY30G24G13BKXR7T1RCD

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-MSS894582I01-UBIQUITI-NETWORKS/dp/B016YJW8K0/ref=sr_1_11?crid=168HG3CMMSCKZ&keywords=ubiquiti+dual+wan+router&qid=1564425858&s=electronics&sprefix=ubiquiti+dual+wa%2Celectronics%2C216&sr=1-11

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Edgerouter-SFP-Desktop-ER-X-SFP/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=sr_1_9?crid=168HG3CMMSCKZ&keywords=ubiquiti+dual+wan+router&qid=1564425858&s=electronics&sprefix=ubiquiti+dual+wa%2Celectronics%2C216&sr=1-9

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Edgerouter-ERLITE-3-Desktop-Router/dp/B00HXT8EKE/ref=sr_1_5?crid=168HG3CMMSCKZ&keywords=ubiquiti+dual+wan+router&qid=1564425858&s=electronics&sprefix=ubiquiti+dual+wa%2Celectronics%2C216&sr=1-5

Thank you for the response. Are you suggesting that I can get the following:

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-SFP-US-Advanced-Gigabit/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1467112450&sr=8-5&keywords=Ubiquiti+EdgeRouter

and https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Enterprise-System-UAP-AC-LITE-US/dp/B015PR20GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467112342&sr=8-1&keywords=Ubiquiti+UniFi+AP+AC+Lite

Please correct me if I'm mistaken, but you're suggesting that the EdgeRouter and the UniFi is an access point that will help "boost" signal? The only "hardwired" devices connected directly to my router is the TiVo box. Might there be any resources on this type of configuration you're describing? Perhaps more complicated than the suggested TP router below, but this might be a more "powerful" solution. Again, thanks for your suggestion.

Looking at the Ubiquiti ones cause I already have a WAP, three of these models caught my eye:

• Ubiquiti Networks Edgerouter Lite 3Port Router (ERLITE-3)
  
• Ubiquiti EdgeMax EdgeRouter Lite ERLite-3 512MB Memory 3 Ethernet Ports
  
• Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X x ER-X-SFP-US Advanced Gigabit 6-port Router with PoE and SFP
  
  So far I may get one of the Lite's because the Edge X seems to cap out at 500 MBs

Thanks for the tip. Much appreciated!

So would the Router and Switch combination below work together fine? There are a couple of different EdgeRouters and I just want to make sure I buy the correct equipment. Also, and this may be a stupid question, but do you have to buy the POE Edgerouter or would a regular non-POE EdgeRouter work as well?



Equipment

EdgeSwitch:

http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-SFP-US-Advanced-Gigabit/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464060336&sr=1-7&keywords=ubiquiti+edgerouter+gigabit

If you think a different Edgerouter would be more appropriate, your feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm kind of new to all of this.

EdgeRouter:

http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeSwitch-ES-24-250W-24-Ports-Managed/dp/B00LV8Z2V2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464059733&sr=1-1&keywords=ubiquiti+edgeswitch#Ask

By gig blast I assume you mean fiber maybe? Here is the fiber version of the router. Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP - Router - Desktop - Black (ER-X-SFP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-C7sDbRNTZ9DC

Access points: Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PRO512/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eE7sDbCT7FFQT

The access points will act purely as a bridge from wireless to wired (aka not a router, just wifi) with your home's size I'd recommend probably 3 or possibly 4 of them depending on how well you want the wifi to reach. This type of wifi will be mesh meaning you'll only have one ssid and your phone will connect to whichever AP is closer automatically. (Youd need to download a controller software to a PC)

Again, this is just the most optimal setup and required a little bit knowledge of the devices and general networking to setup.

If you're strictly looking for good but plug and play this would be the best route: AmpliFi HD WiFi System by Ubiquiti Labs, Seamless Whole Home Wireless Internet Coverage, HD WiFi Router, 2 Mesh Points, 4 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 WAN Port, Ethernet Cable, Replaces Router & WiFi Extenders https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9O08PW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oH7sDbKR37G0G

Hope this helps clear things up!

Would this EdgeRouter X SFP work for up to five of the above Ubiquiti UAP-AC-IWs?

Router - https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Edgerouter-SFP-Desktop-ER-X-SFP/dp/B012X45WH6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525450276&sr=1-3&keywords=edgerouter+sfp

AP - https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Ap-AC-Lite-UAPACLITEUS/dp/B015PR20GY/ref=pd_sim_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B015PR20GY&pd_rd_r=3MSNDMTD7SEC86GQAGPQ&pd_rd_w=U4We0&pd_rd_wg=ZtdyT&psc=1&refRID=3MSNDMTD7SEC86GQAGPQ