Questions before purchasing

Questions before purchasing

Questions before purchasing
Questions before purchasing
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago
Model: ER7212PC  
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Hi,

 

I currently have PFsense connected to a single EAP653.  Am thinking of buying a ER7212PC to replace PFsense and a EAP650 to use with the EAP653 in a mesh network.

 

Will the ER7212PC support this please?

 

Also what state or inspection facilities will the ER7212PC offer me for the wireless networks in this case?  I would be using 2x vlans linked to 2x SSIDs (one for trusted devices and one for untrusted devices) - i believe this would be possible in a mesh?

 

Thanks in advance

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Re:Questions before purchasing-Solution
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hi @yeleek 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

Mesh is supported on the all-in-one ER7212PC controller platform now.

I recommend you consider the OC200 + Omada router setup instead of the ER7212PC unless your network is very limited.

For more information, check the product page and learn about it. If you need future proof, and the network grows quickly, get the recommendation plan or upgrade to OC300 and flagship model instead of the all-in-one.

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2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hi @yeleek 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

yeleek wrote

  @Clive_A Thank you for your reply.

 

The number of devices on the network averages at 10 online a time with 1gb broadband.  There would be a mesh of 2 APs.  Would the ER7212PC handle that appropriately?  or is there an alternative you'd suggest even for that number?

It can but if you are sure that your network is not gonna explode in a short time, the ER7212PC will handle it.

If you are gonna expand and it potentially grows larger, you should consider the alternative plan I gave earlier.


Buyer guide, a gentle reminder, ER7212PC is in its mid-term lifespan as the hardware resources are reaching the limit. Please note this if you insist on this model. Firmware will continue to be released but some resource-heavy features may not be included.

 

Any of the Omada model can take care of the 10 online at a time. That's not an issue.

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update!Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.
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Re:Questions before purchasing-Solution
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hi @yeleek 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

Mesh is supported on the all-in-one ER7212PC controller platform now.

I recommend you consider the OC200 + Omada router setup instead of the ER7212PC unless your network is very limited.

For more information, check the product page and learn about it. If you need future proof, and the network grows quickly, get the recommendation plan or upgrade to OC300 and flagship model instead of the all-in-one.

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update!Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.
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Re:Questions before purchasing
2 weeks ago

  @Clive_A Thank you for your reply.

 

The number of devices on the network averages at 10 online a time with 1gb broadband.  There would be a mesh of 2 APs.  Would the ER7212PC handle that appropriately?  or is there an alternative you'd suggest even for that number?

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2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hi @yeleek 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

yeleek wrote

  @Clive_A Thank you for your reply.

 

The number of devices on the network averages at 10 online a time with 1gb broadband.  There would be a mesh of 2 APs.  Would the ER7212PC handle that appropriately?  or is there an alternative you'd suggest even for that number?

It can but if you are sure that your network is not gonna explode in a short time, the ER7212PC will handle it.

If you are gonna expand and it potentially grows larger, you should consider the alternative plan I gave earlier.


Buyer guide, a gentle reminder, ER7212PC is in its mid-term lifespan as the hardware resources are reaching the limit. Please note this if you insist on this model. Firmware will continue to be released but some resource-heavy features may not be included.

 

Any of the Omada model can take care of the 10 online at a time. That's not an issue.

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update!Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.
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Re:Questions before purchasing
a week ago
Many thanks Clive.
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