So I’m finally upgrading to multi gig (either 2gb or 5gb google fiber) and will need a new router. On att 1gb atm. I’ve narrowed it down to either the QNAP QHora-301W or the [TP-Link AXE16000 (https://a.co/d/2q0T4Ow). Curious if anyone else with google fiber is using either of these?

Also, I’ve read conflicting posts about being able to use your own router to directly connect to the fiber(such as using an SFP module on the to link router). Admittedly I know very little about SFP and am trying to figure it all out prior to ordering in the next few weeks.

  • EbbyAEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    My research steered me away from the QNAP on throughput issues. I really wanted a Dream Machine Pro, but they we’re out of my price range.

    I ended up getting an Asus RT-AX89X and a 10G SFP+ card and am pretty impressed. I saw one used recently <$200. I get about 2.3G down, 3.5G up with the various IPS/IDS programs running.

    The TP-Link wasn’t really an option when I upgraded. Nothing against it, but $500 is high. Would choose a DMP over that on price alone.

    As for the ONT, the end of the fiber internet and beginning of your local connection, you can’t really bypass those and run fiber straight to a router. The boxes are full of ISP-based settings and network changes. Removing that box could leave your device out of compliance with the ISP’s network and nonfunctional. Until other ONT/SFP+ cards are certified, you have to use the box for now. Good news though, a loooot more home routers have SFP+ and there is demand so I foresee that as a future possibility.