I'm currently on a quest to build The Ultimate Off-grid SOHO Server Rack (MegaThread). To do so I'm going to need the lowest power routers available that also support some kinda HA setup.
Current State: Discuss --> Plan --> POC/Test --> Implement/Automate --> Backup/Monitor --> Reiterate
Just a few days ago Jeff Geerling released this review on two different Raspberry Pi Routers. I was really impressed with the DFRobot IoT Router. It was able to run at 1gbps line speed using only 2.5 watts. It supports Open-WRT and DD-WRT so that means HA using a VIP should be supported?
My only concern is that each of these devices has two ports (WAN and LAN). I will connect these routers into two "distribution switches" so its kinda HA? Each Switch will be plugged into its own router and then I will connect the switches to each other with one or two patch cables? It wont look like a cisco diagram lol but if a switch goes out the network should be able to find a path out to the internet.
Canidates
DFRobot IoT Router
Expressobin
Normal WAP flashed?
I would love to hear suggestions on other low-power routers that have high availability. Thoughts and concerns are also appreciated.
Current State: Discuss --> Plan --> POC/Test --> Implement/Automate --> Backup/Monitor --> Reiterate
Just a few days ago Jeff Geerling released this review on two different Raspberry Pi Routers. I was really impressed with the DFRobot IoT Router. It was able to run at 1gbps line speed using only 2.5 watts. It supports Open-WRT and DD-WRT so that means HA using a VIP should be supported?
My only concern is that each of these devices has two ports (WAN and LAN). I will connect these routers into two "distribution switches" so its kinda HA? Each Switch will be plugged into its own router and then I will connect the switches to each other with one or two patch cables? It wont look like a cisco diagram lol but if a switch goes out the network should be able to find a path out to the internet.
Canidates
DFRobot IoT Router
Expressobin
Normal WAP flashed?
I would love to hear suggestions on other low-power routers that have high availability. Thoughts and concerns are also appreciated.
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