RB750G Review
I’m going to keep this short because I’m typing this on my phone. Moving into a new place, what is the one most important device you need? An IP router ofcourse. I was tempted to fork out the money to get a shiny new Cisco one… Maybe a 2851 or something but considering the price I asked around. Fortunenly a helpful IRC user suggested I look into getting a RouterBoard 750 or 750G. I looked the nicely priced device and decided to go with the G model as it supported gig and had a faster CPU.
Now considering that this router is priced cheaper than most DLink routers and switches I was surprised with a few things. First of all, it’s friggin small! No longer than my iPhone and only just wider. Packaging is minimal to save the enviroment.
Now just because it’s cheap and small doesn’t mean it isn’t packed full of features. It supports MPLS and all the common routing protocol. It has it’s own version of HSRP , includes Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN clients and your usual PPPoE and stuff.
The device has low power requirements and can even be powered over PoE. I can see this device being perfect for where a L3 endpoint is required. Hookup a switchmode powersupply and battery. Battery backup would last hours if not days