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== XWi Home ==
The XWi Home is our recommended router setup.
=== 1G Router ===
* This router may be supplied to XMission customers. Contact Support for more details.
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:U61-400px.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''GS4220E'''
<br>'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' XMission / Calix
<br>'''Model:''' GS4220E
'''Specifications: '''
* '''[https://wiki.xmission.com/images/7/7d/GS4220E-U.pdf GS4220E]'''
* Covers Approx. 2500 SqFt
* Check out [https://xmission.com/xwi XWi Home] for more info.
|}
=== 2G/2.5G/10G Router ===
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:AsusAX5700-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:GS5229E-1.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | ''' [https://amzn.to/3ynwJXm ASUS AX-5700]: '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''GS5229E'''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Brand:''' XMission / Calix
<br>'''Model:''' AX-5700
<br>'''Model:''' GS5229E
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Specifications: '''
<br>'''Antennas:''' 3 - Removable
* '''[https://wiki.xmission.com/images/a/a6/GS5229E-U.pdf GS5229E]'''
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 WAN / 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / 2 USB 3.0
* Covers Approx. 2500 SqFt
<br>'''Price:''' $249.99 - Amazon
* Check out [https://xmission.com/xwi XWi Home] for more info.
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AX86U/techspec/ Product Specifications]'''  
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AX86U/HelpDesk_Manual/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Comercial-grade home network security
* Lifetime free ASUS AIProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro
* WPA3
* Advanced parental controls
|}
|}
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== Multi-Gig Routers ==
 
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" |[[File:NetgearOrbi-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:W692.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/39U69f8 Netgear Orbi Wifi 6]'''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | ''' [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFK3BF8 ASUS RT-BE96U]: '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Model:''' Orbi WiFi 6
<br>'''Model:''' RT-BE96U Tri-band WiFi 7 Router
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Tri-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 2 WAN / 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / 1 Multi-Gig LAN / 1 USB 3.0 / 1 USB 2.0
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8
<br>'''Price:''' $524.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 3 LAN on router / 2 LAN on satellite
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-be96u/techspec/ Product Specification]'''  
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-be96u/helpdesk_manual?model2Name=RT-BE96U User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbk752/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBK752_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity by Bitdefender 30-day free trial
* NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls 30-day free trial
* Easy setup in minutes with Orbi App
|}
|}
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{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" |[[File:TplinkAX6000-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" |[[File:Archer GE550 EU 1.0 overview 01 normal 20241009022721c.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3HXlgkD TP-Link AX6000]'''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-GE650-Acceleration-HomeShield/dp/B0DVV9KJSN TP-Link Archer GE650]'''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Model:''' AX-6000
<br>'''Model:''' GE650 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN on router /
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8
<br>'''Price:''' $249.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 8 LAN gigabit / 1 USB-A 3.0 / 1 USB-C 3.0
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ge650/#specifications Product Specification]'''
<br>'''Price:''' $259.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2024/202409/20240924/1910013678_Archer%20GE650&GE550_V1_UG.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax6000/#specifications Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax6000/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Free lifetime subscriptions  to TP-LINK HomeCare
* Next-level antivirus
* Robust parental controls
* QoS
|}
|}
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== Gigabit Routers ==
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{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:TplinkDecoX20-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3nlbj6Z Mesh Deco X20] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Model:''' Mesh Deco X20
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 4
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 1 LAN gigabit / 2 LAN gigabit per satelite
<br>'''Price:''' $179.99 - Amazon 2-pack / $199 - Amazon 3-pack
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-x20/#specifications Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-x20/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Free lifetime subscriptions  to TP-LINK HomeCare
* Malicious site checker
* Infected device isolation
* SPI firewall
* Parental controls
|}


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<br>'''Brand:''' Linksys
<br>'''Brand:''' Linksys
<br>'''Model:''' Velop AX4000 Tri Band Mesh
<br>'''Model:''' Velop AX4000 Tri Band Mesh
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Tri-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 per unit
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 per unit
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99- Amazon 2-pack
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99- Amazon 2-pack
<br>'''[https://www.linksys.com/us/velop-ax4000-tri-band-mesh-wifi-6-system-mx8000/p/p-mx8000/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.linksys.com/us/velop-ax4000-tri-band-mesh-wifi-6-system-mx8000/p/p-mx8000/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/userguide/MX4000Series_UserGuide_INTL_LNKPG-00755_RevB00.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/userguide/MX4000Series_UserGuide_INTL_LNKPG-00755_RevB00.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Easy setup with Linksys app
* Parental controls
* Separate guest access
* Linksys seal


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<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Model:''' Nighthawk Pro AX5400
<br>'''Model:''' Nighthawk Pro AX5400
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 4 - Removeable
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''Price:''' $299.99- Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $299.99- Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax50/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax50/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAX50/RAX50_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAX50/RAX50_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
 
* Easy Setup with Nighthawk App
* NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls
* NETGEAR Armor
|}
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<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Model:''' ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router
<br>'''Model:''' ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8 - Removeable
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 2.5 Gig LAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 2.5 Gig LAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99- Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99- Amazon
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/spec Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/spec Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/helpdesk_manual User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/helpdesk_manual User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
|}
* AiProtection Pro by Trend Micro
 
* Easy port forwarding
{|
* Simultaneous gaming and VPN
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Er-x-01_grande.png|200px]]
* ASUS AiMesh compatible
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3dxPDml EdgeRouter X] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Model:''' ER-X
<br>'''Ports:''' 5 Gb ports / 1 data/PoE input port, 3 data ports, 1 data/PoE passthrough port.
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://store.ui.com/collections/operator-edgemax-routers/products/edgerouter-x Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://dl.ubnt.com/guides/edgemax/EdgeRouter_ER-X_QSG.pdf User Guide]'''
 
|}
 
<br><br>
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:ER-10X.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3pm4ROk EdgeRouter 10X] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Model:''' ER-10X
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 RJ45 Serial Port / 10 Ethernet Ports / Port 0 Supports PoE in / Port 9 Supports PoE out
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/edgerouter-10x Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/ER-10X/ER-10X_EN.html User Guide]'''
 
|}
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{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Netgearax6700-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Archer BE230 US 1.0 01 normal 20231212120701e.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/39Wybqp NETGEAR AX1800] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Dual-Band-Archer-BE230-HomeShield/dp/B0DC99N2T8 TP-Link BE230] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Model:''' AX1800 4-Stream Wifi 6 Router
<br>'''Model:''' BE230 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 2.5 Gig WAN / 1 LAN 2.5 Gigabit / 3 LAN gigabit
<br>'''Antennas:''' 3
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit
<br>'''Price:''' $119.99- Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $119.99- Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax10/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be230/#specifications Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAX10/RAX10_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2025/202508/20250815/1910013637_Archer%20BE230&BE3600_UG_REV1.0.0.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Easy setup with Nighthawk App
* Additional add ons:
** NETGEWAR Armor $99 / year
** NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls $34.99/ year
|}
|}


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<br><br>
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:LinksysEA7500.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Overview-01 normal 20220620082738b.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3y1IPUC Linksys EA7300] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-AXE7800-Tri-Band-Router/dp/B0BXRVS1FB TP-Link Archer AXE95] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Linksys
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Model:''' EA7300
<br>'''Model:''' AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router
<br>'''WiFi:'''  Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 2.5 Gig WAN/LAN Port / 1 Gig WAN/LAN Port / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0  
<br>'''Antennas:''' 3
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0  
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.linksys.com/us/p/P-EA7500/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe95/#specifications Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[http://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/userguide/EA7500-MUG_International_20160610.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2024/202410/20241030/1910013093_Archer%20AXE95_UG_REV1.0.0.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
 
* Easy setup
* Simultaneous dual band ( 2.4 + 5 GHZ )
* MU-MIMO simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices


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* Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.
* Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.


== XMission Managed Router ==
== Switches ==  
 
This router may be supplied to XMission customers.


{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:WR1200.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:NetgearSwitch .jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''ReadyNet WR1200'''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/4biGt5n NETGEAR 5 Port MultiGig Switch] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' XMission / ReadyNet
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Model:''' [[XM-WR1200]]
<br>'''Model:''' MS305
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi Dual-band
<br>'''WiFi:''' None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 4
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit
<br>'''Ports:''' 5 x 1G/2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet ports.
<br>'''[https://www.readynetsolutions.com/wr1200-wireless-ac-router Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''Price:''' $99.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/0bee8ca4/files/uploaded/WR1200-Manual.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Runs OpenWrt
* Please use XMission firmware
|}


== Enterprise ==
For intermediate users, or those who would like to take advantage of the full capabilities of the XMission Network, we recommend Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless line: a proprietary mesh-like network environment, commonly used in enterprise-level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers use Ubiquiti for wireless access points.


{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:71XpvleAJcL._AC_SL1500_.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Er-x-01_grande.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XWKF55C?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JQQFNNXENA36AW11DDFP&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JQQFNNXENA36AW11DDFP&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JQQFNNXENA36AW11DDFP&peakEvent=5&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&th=1/TRENDnet 8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3dxPDml EdgeRouter X] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Brand:''' TRENDnet
<br>'''Model:''' ER-X
<br>'''Model:''' TEG-S380
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 5 Gb ports / 1 data/PoE input port, 3 data ports, 1 data/PoE passthrough port.
<br>'''Ports:''' 8 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports.
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $99.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://store.ui.com/collections/operator-edgemax-routers/products/edgerouter-x Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://dl.ubnt.com/guides/edgemax/EdgeRouter_ER-X_QSG.pdf User Guide]'''
 
|}


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| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:71kzpoCw+lL._AC_SL1500_.jpg|200px]]
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/Real-HD-2-5G-Unmanaged-10-100-1000Mbps/dp/B0C27DC6XJ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=YOR9EX8FD5CD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7C-gtrWDoNCrwvEUYJCvVfTp5Mm_c5HKNskNzm8wHjtFH1OsvXvN4NxFLRTSsszMgJFcZWwpqVcZji5z4NGQ9xUHJJWIksTwzRrnPn2s0t4ykr2Hr2IZJPhYfDMlGyvmV16CeYQV1ZezXsK5_G37BH2Xh24WWRkD2m_jFInm5tN4rG1zBwgjw_2cJJJuVIN5VSnVW4WxEXMheBzOcFI6t6w8ABp2r4fgtwInaZ-Wt8M.yFl01R6sKfxL6TxjFljglvZSdXmKCog5YCvj0juHY64&dib_tag=se&keywords=multigig%2Bswitch&qid=1734627448&sprefix=multigig%2Bswitc%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-10&th=1/RealHD 8 port 2.5GB Switch] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:ER-10X.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3pm4ROk EdgeRouter 10X] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Brand:''' Real HD
<br>'''Model:''' ER-10X
<br>'''Model:''' SW8-25G
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 RJ45 Serial Port / 10 Ethernet Ports / Port 0 Supports PoE in / Port 9 Supports PoE out
<br>'''Ports:''' 8 2.5/ 1 10GB SFP+
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $69.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/edgerouter-10x Product Specifications]'''
 
<br>'''[https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/ER-10X/ER-10X_EN.html User Guide]'''


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For intermediate users, or those who would like to take advantage of the full capabilities of the XMission Network, we recommend Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless line: a proprietary mesh-like network environment, commonly used in enterprise-level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers use Ubiquiti for wireless access points.


== Placement of your router ==  
== Placement of your router ==  
The placement of your router is very important. Your wireless signal will need to travel from your router to where you are in your home. Putting your router in a utility closet is probably not the best choice, if your utility closet is in your basement and you spend all day upstairs. You may want to reconsider a more central location for your router. Materials such as concrete, metal, brick and sheetrock - you know the stuff your walls are made from - can and will impact the strength of your wireless signal.
The placement of your router is very important. Your wireless signal will need to travel from your router to where you are in your home. Putting your router in a utility closet is probably not the best choice if your utility closet is in your basement and you spend all day upstairs. You may want to reconsider a more central location for your router. Materials such as concrete, metal, brick, and sheetrock—in other words, the materials your walls are made from—can and will impact the strength of your wireless signal.


== Router Issues ==  
== Router Issues ==  
If you continue to have issues with your current router, it may be time to upgrade. If after talking with our support department and we have walked you through factory resetting your router and updating the firmware with no change to performance, then it may be time to get a new router. You can visit our [[Router and Wireless Troubleshooting]] guide to help you further.
If you continue to have issues with your current router, it may be time to upgrade. If you do not see improved performance after talking with our support department and walking you through factory resetting your router and updating the firmware, it may be time to get a new router. You can visit our [[Router and Wireless Troubleshooting]] guide to help you further.


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Recommended Routers

When it comes to your connection, your router is one of the most important devices you can add to your home network. We know that routers are not cheap, however in order to meet the demand of your daily wifi needs, you may need to invest a little more money in a router that will cover your entire home with little dead spots.

Keep in mind that while any gigabit router is compatible, XMission recommends the following products based on feedback from our staff and customers. The products below are not required for service. You should choose a router that fits your budget.

  • Please remember XMission cannot guarantee advertised speeds over a wireless connection. When available we recommend the use of Ethernet cables.

XWi Home

The XWi Home is our recommended router setup.

1G Router

  • This router may be supplied to XMission customers. Contact Support for more details.
GS4220E


Specifications:
Brand: XMission / Calix
Model: GS4220E Specifications:

2G/2.5G/10G Router

GS5229E

Specifications:
Brand: XMission / Calix
Model: GS5229E
Specifications:

Multi-Gig Routers

ASUS RT-BE96U:

Specifications:
Brand: ASUS
Model: RT-BE96U Tri-band WiFi 7 Router
Ports: 2 WAN / 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / 1 Multi-Gig LAN / 1 USB 3.0 / 1 USB 2.0
Price: $524.99 - Amazon
Product Specification
User Guide



TP-Link Archer GE650

Specifications:
Brand: TP-Link
Model: GE650 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router
Ports: 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN on router /
Price: $249.99 - Amazon
Product Specification
User Guide



Gigabit Routers





Linksys Velop Mesh

Specifications:
Brand: Linksys
Model: Velop AX4000 Tri Band Mesh
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 per unit
Price: $349.99- Amazon 2-pack
Product Specifications
User Guide



NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400

Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: Nighthawk Pro AX5400
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
Price: $299.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide



ASUS ROG Rapture AX11000

Specifications:
Brand: ASUS
Model: ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 2.5 Gig LAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
Price: $349.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide

EdgeRouter X

Specifications:
Brand: Ubiquiti Networks
Model: ER-X
Ports: 5 Gb ports / 1 data/PoE input port, 3 data ports, 1 data/PoE passthrough port.
Price: $129.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide



EdgeRouter 10X

Specifications:
Brand: Ubiquiti Networks
Model: ER-10X
Ports: 1 RJ45 Serial Port / 10 Ethernet Ports / Port 0 Supports PoE in / Port 9 Supports PoE out
Price: $129.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide

Routers on a budget

We know that you may not be able to afford the best router out there. So we chose a few that will work when you are in a pinch.

TP-Link BE230

Specifications:
Brand: TP-Link
Model: BE230 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
Ports: 2.5 Gig WAN / 1 LAN 2.5 Gigabit / 3 LAN gigabit
Price: $119.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide



TP-Link Archer AXE95

Specifications:
Brand: TP-Link
Model: AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router
Ports: 2.5 Gig WAN/LAN Port / 1 Gig WAN/LAN Port / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
Price: $129.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide


  • Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.

Switches

NETGEAR 5 Port MultiGig Switch

Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: MS305
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
Ports: 5 x 1G/2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet ports.
Price: $99.99 - Amazon


8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch

Specifications:
Brand: TRENDnet
Model: TEG-S380
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
Ports: 8 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports.
Price: $99.99 - Amazon

8 port 2.5GB Switch

Specifications:
Brand: Real HD
Model: SW8-25G
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
Ports: 8 2.5/ 1 10GB SFP+
Price: $69.99 - Amazon



For intermediate users, or those who would like to take advantage of the full capabilities of the XMission Network, we recommend Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless line: a proprietary mesh-like network environment, commonly used in enterprise-level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers use Ubiquiti for wireless access points.

Placement of your router

The placement of your router is very important. Your wireless signal will need to travel from your router to where you are in your home. Putting your router in a utility closet is probably not the best choice if your utility closet is in your basement and you spend all day upstairs. You may want to reconsider a more central location for your router. Materials such as concrete, metal, brick, and sheetrock—in other words, the materials your walls are made from—can and will impact the strength of your wireless signal.

Router Issues

If you continue to have issues with your current router, it may be time to upgrade. If you do not see improved performance after talking with our support department and walking you through factory resetting your router and updating the firmware, it may be time to get a new router. You can visit our Router and Wireless Troubleshooting guide to help you further.

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