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RB4011iGS wifi vs non-wifi version

Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:53 pm

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)?
 
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Re: RB4011iGS wifi vs non-wifi version

Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:18 am

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.
 
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Re: RB4011iGS wifi vs non-wifi version

Thu Apr 28, 2022 11:27 am

I have clicked on the Tik router wifi on occasion to get a wifi scan.
 
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Re: RB4011iGS wifi vs non-wifi version

Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:27 pm

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

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