Modem - Recommended Routers LAN Networks - Networking Requirements

Modem - Recommended Routers LAN Networks - Networking Requirements

It is the client's responsibility to adopt routers compatible with Novohit and that support the required configurations in order to avoid leaks or vulnerabilities, difficulty in configurations, etc.

Recommended Modems

The one assigned by your ISP or any enterprise-class modem that comply with WAN Internet Requirements and LAN Network Standards - Network Environment Characteristics and Requirements

Backup line modem with LTE

In the case of a backup line with LTE technology, we recommend evaluating our recommendations indicated in the WAN requirements.
In the case of a backup line with Satelite (StarLink) technology, we recommend evaluating our recommendations indicated in the WAN requirements.

Recommended Routers

Here's a list of routers that have been succesfully implemented in some of our customer's sites.

Mikrotik 

The following list is ordered by performance (from lowest to highest).

RB760iGS (hEX S)

  1. The hEX S is a router with five Gigabit Ethernet ports without wireless connectivity.
  2. Dual-core 880 MHz processor, and 256 MB of RAM,

RB2011UiAS-2HnD-IN

  1. Wireless router
  2. Atheros 600MHz network processor, 128Mb RAM memory
  3. 5-LAN 10/100 Ethernet ports
  4. 5-LAN ports 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports

RB4011iGS+RM

  1. Rack-mountable
  2. Quad-core 1.4Ghz CPU processor, 1GB RAM
  3. 10-LAN 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports

Draytek

  1. Vigor 3900 Draytek

Router Configurations

For router configuration, see this guide.

Switch

Any enterprise-class switch (managed or automatic).

Notes 

  1. The modem should be configured in BRIDGE mode unless otherwise determined by your network consultant and agreed with the Novohit Support Team.
  2. This network configuration is a three-level network with three independent devices: one or more Modem devices (for the main line and one or more secondary backup lines), a Router device and one or more Switches.
  3. WAN (EXTERNAL INTERNET) FEATURES: Check these specifications: https://help.novohit.com/portal/en/kb/articles/wan-internet-requirements

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