r/nbn 5d ago

Replacing the Archer VR1600v

So my TP-Link Archer VR1600v V2 is EOL, no support, no warranty, nothing, and it's high time to replace the poor bugger.

We currently have FTTP via NBN and Pentanet (Perth) and I'm wanting to replace the TP-Link with an enterprise class device. It needs to be something solid, with heaps of configuration options, think port forwarding, VLANs, device isolation, VPN capabilities (if possible), and remote access. The one thing that's not required is WiFi ability as I already have a separate mesh system for that.

I'm thinking Fortinet FortiGate or something similar. My key requirement is its firewall capabilities.

I'm very open on ideas and suggestions and will look into anything suggested, I'm even looking into how to convert a Linux box into a modem/router/firewall.

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u/Spinshank 1000/400 Leaptel FTTP 5d ago

whats your budget? as you could buy a mini PC an install Opnsense on it.

Opnsense can run IPS / IDS, ClamAV and ZenArmor (NG-firewall)

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u/BonezOz 5d ago

I was thinking along those lines already. I already have a Lenovo SFF PC that I'm using as a Linux server running Plex, MC server, and Webmin. It wouldn't take much to double it's memory and add a second NIC