Looking for new router
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I just updated my UniFi setup with their new Cloud Key Gen2 Plus that includes NVR capabilities for their cameras, then swapped out my one mounted security camera to be one of theirs. The view from the camera seems a bit clearer than my previous setup, the software is much simpler to manage and nicer to review video with. It detects motion (not 100% accurate), and puts kind of a bookmark in the timeline that you can use to go directly to the event.
The cloud key is essentially just their own kind of RaspberryPi like device that can receive power over ethernet, runs the controller/configuration software for you and such. Great little device, well the new one I got isn't so little anymore, but still great. They also just updated their software with a big UI overhaul. They haven't added WPA3 yet though. I expect it will arrive sooner or later, given their enterprise / prosumer focus and being a "Software defined network" for which they have frequent firmware updates for the access points, switches and security gateway (router).
The cloud key is essentially just their own kind of RaspberryPi like device that can receive power over ethernet, runs the controller/configuration software for you and such. Great little device, well the new one I got isn't so little anymore, but still great. They also just updated their software with a big UI overhaul. They haven't added WPA3 yet though. I expect it will arrive sooner or later, given their enterprise / prosumer focus and being a "Software defined network" for which they have frequent firmware updates for the access points, switches and security gateway (router).
I see Synology just released their own 'Mesh' line of routers as well.
https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/MR2200ac
https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/MR2200ac
You should check out Synology NAS devices with their built in security surveillance station. A lot of guys just buy their NAS for this feature alone.https://www.synology.com/en-us/surveillance
Also I am finally trying out their threat protection package. Basically detects malicious packets themselves. Like a Sophos firewall.
https://www.synology.com/en-us/srm/feature/secure_network_foundation
https://www.synology.com/en-us/srm/feature/secure_network_foundation
Plenty of good systems for it out there. Unifi let's me modularize everything - separating router from switching from the wireless aspect so I can put coverage anywhere i want with a nice management system and easy setup. Since their networking capabilities meet those need (and I'm invested in it) - going with their NVR system just makes sense and is better than some others I've used before.
Here is a write up on Synology's built in threat protection that you can add as an app in their routers.
https://blog.synology.com/building-an-intrusion-prevention-system-for-small-businesses-and-homes/
https://blog.synology.com/building-an-intrusion-prevention-system-for-small-businesses-and-homes/
New router update out for the RT2600ac, if you want to manual update it (I did mine). If not it should be rolled out in the next couple of weeks.
https://www.synology.com/en-us/releaseNote/RT2600ac
https://www.synology.com/en-us/releaseNote/RT2600ac
It has been awhile but Synology has released a new update for the 2600, plus tons of fixes.
https://www.synology.com/en-us/releaseNote/RT2600ac
https://www.synology.com/en-us/releaseNote/RT2600ac
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Really? That's too bad.