So I wanted to get one of the RB4011iGS’s, but.. due to global shortage of electronics supply, it’s hardly available and the only one I see available now is the wifi version.
I don’t need the wifi and I generally prefer having “less-featured” versions of hardware as there are less things that can break.
Perhaps someone has some bad experience, having issues with wifi version (but non-wifi related) which did not occur on the non-wifi one(s)?
I have the wifi version.
I had the same hesitations at first, especially when I decide to rackmount the device. But the wifi has proven useful.
I use it to tether to a phone (No USB on the RB4011) for WAN failover.
I have clicked on the Tik router wifi on occasion to get a wifi scan.
be aware RB4011iGS+5HacQ2HnD-IN is hotter than non wifi version
wifi version consumes 5 watt more and that is significant in a passive cooled device like this
operating ambient temperature witness this:
RB4011iGS+RM
Tested ambient temperature -40°C to 70°C
RB4011iGS+5HacQ2HnD-IN
Tested ambient temperature -40°C to 45°C
if you have a hot environment will be better to use the non wifi version
if you use a hot 10g sfp module you will need to put active cooling (a fan) or ensure a cool environment, thats exacerbated on wifi version