I have been lagging behind upgrading my home network I've got a Netgear RAX120 which I thought was a pretty good router but the performance seem rather lackluster, especially now with sometimes 3 professionals working from home. It's also not supported by ExpressVPN. I also have some areas of the house with less than ideal wifi coverage that I would like to improve.
I've been doing some research and I'm looking for some feedback from those in the business. My goals would be improvements in security, Speed and VPN capability.
I'm thinking about getting a Netgate SG-3100 These use PFSense and run around $399. I'm just wondering if it's overkill for my home needs.
I will be connecting my Fios Router in Bridge mode to the SG-3100, so I can still keep the channel guide and PPV channels working. (I currently have this setup working with my Netgear router)
I currently have some Cat-5 Cables running to all three floors so I plan on installing a Netgear POE+ Unmanaged switch. I'm looking at the GS305PP which I like because it's only 85w and fanless.
I'll put three POE Wifi-AP's (one on each floor). This should solve my Wifi coverage problems. I was going to go with the Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO for the ground floor where most of the traffic resides and maybe two of the UAP-AC-Lite Models for the other floors. I know Ubiquiti makes excellent products but this choice would run me $350. However 3 of the TP-Link Omada AC1350's would only be $150 and the specs look more than good enough.
Where I could really use some feedback is with PFSense. I really have no experience with it and I have no idea how difficult it's going to be for me to figure out and setup. However it seems like once I do learn how to use it, it's going to be the most flexible and robust option. Yes/No???
I've been doing some research and I'm looking for some feedback from those in the business. My goals would be improvements in security, Speed and VPN capability.
I'm thinking about getting a Netgate SG-3100 These use PFSense and run around $399. I'm just wondering if it's overkill for my home needs.
I will be connecting my Fios Router in Bridge mode to the SG-3100, so I can still keep the channel guide and PPV channels working. (I currently have this setup working with my Netgear router)
I currently have some Cat-5 Cables running to all three floors so I plan on installing a Netgear POE+ Unmanaged switch. I'm looking at the GS305PP which I like because it's only 85w and fanless.
I'll put three POE Wifi-AP's (one on each floor). This should solve my Wifi coverage problems. I was going to go with the Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO for the ground floor where most of the traffic resides and maybe two of the UAP-AC-Lite Models for the other floors. I know Ubiquiti makes excellent products but this choice would run me $350. However 3 of the TP-Link Omada AC1350's would only be $150 and the specs look more than good enough.
Where I could really use some feedback is with PFSense. I really have no experience with it and I have no idea how difficult it's going to be for me to figure out and setup. However it seems like once I do learn how to use it, it's going to be the most flexible and robust option. Yes/No???