Good day all,
I am new to MikroTik products and advance networking so before I burn my fingers again, I would like to confirm if I am buying the right product as recommended by a IT company.
I have a small network but with a complicated setup… I think! (lol)
I have 3 incoming internet providers: (almost)
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1 x RJ45 jack in 1 of my rooms provided by building management (Setup = PPPoE)
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1 x adsl modem (but must still buy this item and order the service)
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1 x Vodafone (Huawei) B970 HSDPA Router (3G Modem/Router)
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Then I have a wired gigabit network on 2 gigabit switches (all devices = static IP’s) (PLANET 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch=GSD-805)
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And also 1 x UBIQUITI Bullet M2 (BM2-HP) wireless radio setup as AP
It was recommended I use the RouterBoard 750G for this setup
I understand from the IT company that they will setup the product as follow:
Internet
Ethernet port 1 connected to 1. above
Ethernet port 2 connected to 2. above
Ethernet port 3 connected to 3. above
Gigabit Lan
Ethernet port 4 connected to 4. above
Wireless AP
Ethernet port 5 connected to 5. above
I also understand from some reading from MikroTik (wiki) that 1 port can NOT be used and therefor only 4 ports are available and NOT 5 ports
Question 1: Is the above understanding correct, if not which product do I need?
Question 2: I would like 5 above (UBIQUITI Bullet M2 (BM2-HP) wireless radio setup as AP) to be able to make use of only 2 above so that the AP users can ONLY use that internet and NOT have any other access to the rest of the network… Is this possible?
Question 3: I would like to be able to manage users using 5 above (UBIQUITI Bullet M2 (BM2-HP) wireless radio setup as AP) Is this possible?
Question 4: Can I buy any adsl wired modem or do I need a adsl/router? Please recomend a good product for 2 above if possibe?
Last Question 5: As I mentioned before I am new to advance networking but very willing to learn so that I understand the workings of my network. But will this MikroTik forum be willing to help and support me when needed? (As I dont understand all network guru talk and I am already afraid of asking stupid questions)
(Sorry I had to ask as I see many experts have a not so friendly attitude on forums, esspecialy when new and dont understand the guru talk)
I hope my requirements has been explained properly and clearly, but please ask if I need to provide more info…
Thank you very very much in advance
Greetings from 2010 Soccer hosts (South Africa)
Daniel