waxen isle
My current router won't function without an internet connection, which kind of defeats the object of HA. I'm looking for a reasonably priced router that will work even when my internet drops.
I currently have a Virgin Media Hub5 running in modem mode connected to a TPLink router
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
slow wagon
My current router won't function without an internet connection, which kind of d...
define reasonably priced?
slow wagon
£100 - £200 ish
unifi released their cheaper router recently, its at the high end of your range but maybe worth a look as you know it will be quality - https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/cloud-gateways-wifi-integrated/products/ux7
the older version is a bit cheaper but availability is more of an issue - https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/cloud-gateways-wifi-integrated/products/ux
you could also roll your own router if your feeling more adventurous
waxen isle
See....no that's not fair....I have a white PS5 and looking to get some new (white) furniture.
slow wagon
the bigger one will be better but its more expensive - https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/cloud-gateways-wifi-integrated/products/udr7
waxen isle
I'd need a switch with this? as some of my devices are plugged in via a cable, like the PS5
slow wagon
the smaller one only has 1 wan and 1 lan port so yeah you would need a switch if you need to plug multiple things into it
you can go fancy with switches but you can just get cheap gigabit switches for next to nothing too
waxen isle
OK, thanks for the help. Much appreciated.
slow wagon
no worries, good luck with it.
waxen isle
Sorry, one more question, what do I look for in a router to ensure it supports what I need?
slow wagon
Sorry, one more question, what do I look for in a router to ensure it supports w...
in what way?
waxen isle
That it will still function if my internet drops.
slow wagon
to be fair, pretty much every router should maintain the LAN side even when WAN drops. it must be a quirk of your one that it doesnt for some reason
if its reasonable then it will do it
waxen isle
OK, thanks again, I get the feeling is mine.
slow wagon
you could see if there's a firmware update for it maybe? but honestly if its having issues like that in the first place then its probably something to get rid of