Low Cost Router with Redundant ISP Connection
Trying to set up internet for home use with the ability to fail over to a second internet connection (such as cellular). Since my phone and security system are both internet based, I just want to see if there is a (cheap) way to ensure device connections stay up if the primary internet goes down. Since the phone and security devices are not tied to a particular external IP, having them suddenly move to a different external IP is not a cause for concern.
I know best practice for business is to fail over to a different ISP, but since this is for home use I'll say that isn't required here.
I'll figure out which ISPs later. Right now just looking for hardware recommends and how it should be configured.
I know best practice for business is to fail over to a different ISP, but since this is for home use I'll say that isn't required here.
I'll figure out which ISPs later. Right now just looking for hardware recommends and how it should be configured.
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That looks like the right sort of hardware, but it's pretty expensive.
In my happy place, the device might be able to connect to the cable or phone line directly and eliminate the need for modems from the ISP.
In my happy place, the device might be able to connect to the cable or phone line directly and eliminate the need for modems from the ISP.
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Thanks. Untangle looks very interesting for some other things I want to try. Was thinking in more terms of a small router though.
What exactly is your budget?
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Hadn't thought of the Raspberry PI route. Good idea.
I was considering buying a modem as well, but I tend to switch ISPs and it seems that none of them use the same modem.
I finally found a DLink that seems to do the trick for about $70. Not sure how good it would be though. This is only to accommodate just in case the internet goes down, so don't want to spend too much money on it.
Still taking suggestions, but here's my proposed network:
VoIP and security -> New Router
New router WAN1 -> ISP1 Router/modem
New router WAN2 -> ISP2 modem
Other household devices would stay connected to ISP1 router. I don't want the other traffic going over ISP2 because of the high cost per MB. Although I suppose if I bought a smart enough New Router I could control that somehow.
I was considering buying a modem as well, but I tend to switch ISPs and it seems that none of them use the same modem.
I finally found a DLink that seems to do the trick for about $70. Not sure how good it would be though. This is only to accommodate just in case the internet goes down, so don't want to spend too much money on it.
Still taking suggestions, but here's my proposed network:
VoIP and security -> New Router
New router WAN1 -> ISP1 Router/modem
New router WAN2 -> ISP2 modem
Other household devices would stay connected to ISP1 router. I don't want the other traffic going over ISP2 because of the high cost per MB. Although I suppose if I bought a smart enough New Router I could control that somehow.
And, it appears, you will need two modems: one for each ISP / connection method.
You can buy modems independently but they are tied to the connection method:
- ADSL
- cable
- wireless (cell phone)
You can buy modems independently but they are tied to the connection method:
- ADSL
- cable
- wireless (cell phone)
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Thanks for the ideas.
https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/RT2600ac