Ubiquiti 8 Port ER-8 Edgerouter Router 

The Ubiquiti EdgeMAX 8-Port Gigabit EdgeRouter is a powerful and versatile networking device designed to meet the demands of both home users and enterprise environments. Engineered for high performance, this rack-mountable router features eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, including one WAN port and seven LAN ports, ensuring extensive connectivity options for a variety of devices and network configurations.

With a maximum throughput of 2 Gbps, the EdgeRouter delivers exceptional performance, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video streaming, online gaming, and large file transfers. Its dual-core 1 GHz processor, combined with 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of flash storage, ensures smooth operation and responsiveness, even under heavy network loads.

Security is a top priority for the EdgeRouter, which includes a stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall, as well as an intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS). These features provide robust protection against potential threats, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring secure network access.

The EdgeRouter supports various routing protocols, including static routing, DHCP, and PPPoE, offering flexibility for different network configurations. It also includes advanced VPN capabilities, such as IPSec and L2TP, allowing for secure remote access and site-to-site connections.

Quality of Service (QoS) features enable traffic shaping and bandwidth prioritization, ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary resources for optimal performance. This is particularly beneficial in environments where multiple devices and applications are competing for bandwidth.

Management of the EdgeRouter is intuitive, thanks to EdgeOS, which provides a user-friendly web-based interface and command-line interface (CLI) for advanced configurations. Additionally, it supports SNMP for easy integration into existing network management systems.

Designed to fit seamlessly into standard server racks, the Ubiquiti EdgeMAX 8-Port EdgeRouter boasts a compact 1U form factor. Its rugged construction ensures reliability in various operating conditions, with a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.