Router for new StarLink install

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Gollam

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#312577 29-Apr-2024 09:32

Morning all.

Have just installed Starlink and am very impressed with performance so far. Have been accepted for WhiteBox connection, so will have some decent stats after that is setup.

My question is: I run a Ubiquiti AP network from a XP switch so have no need of the Starlink router and WiFi.

Can anyone suggest a good quality router (that is easily manageable) that I could use? Only require WAN and single LAN connection.

(used to use an old FritzBox with the old connection)

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tim0001

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#3224030 29-Apr-2024 10:34

I've been using a Mikrotik RB750Gr3 with our Starlink and its been rock solid. The Mikrotik can easily manage everything I want it to, but there might be a learning curve. If you don't like tinkering with routers then there are easier options.

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#3224095 29-Apr-2024 11:29

Seeing you're using UniFi already then just grab either a Dream Machine or use something like the UniFi Cloud Gateway or Express Cloud.

The question for you though is what is really the issue with using the Starlink router? You can just ignore it's WiFi and still use it as a router if your needs are otherwise simple.

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Gollam

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#3224100 29-Apr-2024 11:46

I have a bit of networking experience so would like to have more control over the WAN/LAN interface. The Fritzbox was OK and did provide a lot of management (unfortunately had to return it)

Am ideally looking for a web front-end managed router that won't need a second mortgage

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Gollam

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#3224102 29-Apr-2024 11:48

tim0001:

I've been using a Mikrotik RB750Gr3 with our Starlink and its been rock solid. The Mikrotik can easily manage everything I want it to, but there might be a learning curve. If you don't like tinkering with routers then there are easier options.

Have "played" with Mikrotik in the past - your correct in that there is a long learning curve. Was looking for something easier

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#3224105 29-Apr-2024 12:08

If you want something easier at quite a good price Grandstream could do the job

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#3224173 29-Apr-2024 12:49

Gollam:

Am ideally looking for a web front-end managed router that won't need a second mortgage

I recommended 2 that don't need a second mortgage? You should just stay within the UniFi ecosystem seeing you're already using it.

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Gollam

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#3225130 1-May-2024 16:48

Starlith:

If you want something easier at quite a good price Grandstream could do the job

Thanks for the info. Just did a bit of research and looks good so bit the bullet from PBTech, Grandstream GWN7001 Multi-WAN Gigabit VPN Router Hardware

Will update how the install went

Regards

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