Solved: Re: Router recommendation for FiOS Gigabit

tnayak · ‎08-11-2020

I just upgraded to a FiOS Gigabit connection which supports 940/880. Does this mean that I need a router that supports at least 1.8Gbps throughput?

I would appreciate recommendations for a cost-effective ($<500) router - I'm currently using a 2911/k9 and was thinking about getting an EOL ASR 1001 (not 1001-x), but was told that it would be overkill for what we need (small office with 2 switches, 2 aironets, 60-70 devices).

Joseph W. Doherty · ‎08-11-2020

"I just upgraded to a FiOS Gigabit connection which supports 940/880. Does this mean that I need a router that supports at least 1.8Gbps throughput?"

Correct, if you want to insure your router can handle that link's full capacity, sustained.

Are you using the 2911 now (on the gig link)? If so, what's its CPU usage history look like?

Cisco recommends the 2911 for only up to 35 Mbps (duplex), but they document (ideally) it can process up, almost, 3.4 Gbps (aggregate).

Capacity wise, an ASR1001, with its basic 2.5 Gbps capacity, would be about perfect size to support your gig. Since it's EoL, obtaining a legal license for it, or any support, will likely be problematic.

Other than ASRs, the larger ISR 4K models, or the smaller ISR 4K models with the boost license, could support your gig link. See table 4 in: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/data_sheet-c78-732542.html.

If you believe you won't fully use the gig link, you might consider routers with less than 2 Gbps aggregate performance. For less expensive routers, you might also look into Cisco's RV340 series (looks like they can perform up to about 900 Mbps). Those should be available, new, under your $500 budget. You might also look into the ISR 1000 series (looks like they can perform up to about 1.5 Gbps).

View solution in original post

marce1000 · ‎08-11-2020

Here are some info-resources

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/router-selector.html

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business/networking/routers.html

M.

-- Each morning when I wake up and look into the mirror I always say ' Why am I so brilliant ? '
When the mirror will then always repond to me with ' The only thing that exceeds your brilliance is your beauty! '

Joseph W. Doherty · ‎08-11-2020

"I just upgraded to a FiOS Gigabit connection which supports 940/880. Does this mean that I need a router that supports at least 1.8Gbps throughput?"

Correct, if you want to insure your router can handle that link's full capacity, sustained.

Are you using the 2911 now (on the gig link)? If so, what's its CPU usage history look like?

Cisco recommends the 2911 for only up to 35 Mbps (duplex), but they document (ideally) it can process up, almost, 3.4 Gbps (aggregate).

Capacity wise, an ASR1001, with its basic 2.5 Gbps capacity, would be about perfect size to support your gig. Since it's EoL, obtaining a legal license for it, or any support, will likely be problematic.

Other than ASRs, the larger ISR 4K models, or the smaller ISR 4K models with the boost license, could support your gig link. See table 4 in: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/data_sheet-c78-732542.html.

If you believe you won't fully use the gig link, you might consider routers with less than 2 Gbps aggregate performance. For less expensive routers, you might also look into Cisco's RV340 series (looks like they can perform up to about 900 Mbps). Those should be available, new, under your $500 budget. You might also look into the ISR 1000 series (looks like they can perform up to about 1.5 Gbps).