You need to work out what you want. I prefer to isolate my wireless hardware from my router. Wireless standards are always evolving.
Your not going to see much movement in the protocols and technology driving your router / Internet connection. PPPoE interface for your Internet, Firewall, NAT and the rest comes down to what features you want. Factor in IPv6 for future proofing and you're sorted for a long while.
Where you will see advancements is hardware performance and ability to offload work to the CPU. This comes in handy with processing intensive tasks like encryption (VPNs) and security measures such as DPI. This is generally massive overkill for a home user. An Edgerouter Lite has plenty processing power for Gigabit FTTH, a VPN and modest NAT/Firewall rules.
If you just need a quick and easy solution to sort your reboot issues out then buy an AIO ISP or Home branded solution. It's not going to be as stable or updated as frequently as the Semi Enterprise for Small Office / Home Use kit.
The only time my Edgerouter is rebooted is when I want it to or following updates. I can change my wireless infrastructure with no impact on it. Simplest case you buy an Edgerouter, Microtek or equivalent and a separate wireless AP. The AP could even be something like TP Link or other inexpensive brand depending on how much you want to run wirelessly. TO be honest the Ubiquiti APs don't provide the best coverage or offer the best penetration. They are however stable, scalable and easy to deploy.
You won't regret it and you'll have somewhere to go without having to dump the router just to change another part of your network in the future.
Your not going to see much movement in the protocols and technology driving your router / Internet connection. PPPoE interface for your Internet, Firewall, NAT and the rest comes down to what features you want. Factor in IPv6 for future proofing and you're sorted for a long while.
Where you will see advancements is hardware performance and ability to offload work to the CPU. This comes in handy with processing intensive tasks like encryption (VPNs) and security measures such as DPI. This is generally massive overkill for a home user. An Edgerouter Lite has plenty processing power for Gigabit FTTH, a VPN and modest NAT/Firewall rules.
If you just need a quick and easy solution to sort your reboot issues out then buy an AIO ISP or Home branded solution. It's not going to be as stable or updated as frequently as the Semi Enterprise for Small Office / Home Use kit.
The only time my Edgerouter is rebooted is when I want it to or following updates. I can change my wireless infrastructure with no impact on it. Simplest case you buy an Edgerouter, Microtek or equivalent and a separate wireless AP. The AP could even be something like TP Link or other inexpensive brand depending on how much you want to run wirelessly. TO be honest the Ubiquiti APs don't provide the best coverage or offer the best penetration. They are however stable, scalable and easy to deploy.
You won't regret it and you'll have somewhere to go without having to dump the router just to change another part of your network in the future.
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