Hi everyone! I’m hoping you can provide some feedback regarding a CAPsMAN setup, since I am fairly new to MT.
I have currently successfully setup a demo CAPsMAN at home just to experiment with it. I’m thrilled by the results, and I’d like your input.
The current setup is made up of 5 RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac lite)
#1 is configured as CAPsMAN with wlan disabled
#2 is configured as CAP with wlan enabled (1st floor)
#3 is configured as CAP with wlan enabled (2nd floor)
#4&5 are configured as simple switches for LAN devices
#6 this one I am missing since it has to be an outdoor unit (needs to be waterproof)
I would appreciate it if I could have your input in terms of proper replacement units. My current bandwidth at home daily is anywhere between 25-35 gigabytes.
Thanks!!
Well, here is what I would do:
#1 is configured as CAPsMAN with wlan disabled ---->>> HAP AC2? hEX S? RB4011? Hard to choose here
#2 is configured as CAP with wlan enabled (1st floor) - CAP AC
#3 is configured as CAP with wlan enabled (2nd floor) -CAP AC
#4&5 are configured as simple switches for LAN devices → RB260GS
#6 this one I am missing since it has to be an outdoor unit (needs to be waterproof) - wAP ac
By the way, capsman with local forwarding is much faster.
Thanks for the quick reply techlord!
#1 is configured as CAPsMAN with wlan disabled ---->>> HAP AC2? hEX S? RB4011? Hard to choose here
For #1 I’ll most probably stick to a hEX model. The RB4011 series seems like an overkill for my case. I suppose I could consider maybe the RB2011 series.
#4&5 are configured as simple switches for LAN devices → RB260GS
For #4&5 I could also consider throwing in the mix one RB260GSP for PoE flexibility
Really appreciate the help!!!
Related to the main router, it really depends on ISP provided bandwidth.
“My current bandwidth at home daily is anywhere between 25-35 gigabytes.” - did you mean Mbps? Bytes is the unit to measure storage (8 bits), networking bandwidth is measured in bits/s. I currently have a 3011 which does not brake a sweat for a 500Mbps ISP connection but you need a rack, it does not come in a desktop variant.
Also keep in mind that running capsman in capsman forwarding mode will require some cpu power.
“My current bandwidth at home daily is anywhere between 25-35 gigabytes.” - did you mean Mbps?
My ISP connection is 80mbps. I was referring to the traffic currently handdled by the CAPsMAN.
Also keep in mind that running capsman in capsman forwarding mode will require some cpu power.
I took care of that with hardware offloading. 
One bridge, and VLANs on switch level. CPU load is not an issue even with the hAP ac lite.
Thanks!!