Hello, just a short post.
I am sysadmin by trade so don't mind some Linux, CLI and advanced tech. I generally look for 2nd hand yesterday tech, something cheap and something I can maintain myself. So small miniPCs and older Unifi gear. If I can install plain linux on it - even better.
I have read about that MikroTiks are generally good and advanced. I got this from amazon mikrotik from amazon, was happy with it. Was about to setup VLANs and network segregation.
But sadly it broke after a week when I was reconnecting it to another socket. Returned it to seller. I hope that my case was rare.
Just noticed it is discounted on amazon and I can get it even cheaper so willing to try again but having second thoughts. I have also noticed some oler Unifi gateways on ebay going for $30 as well so it is my other option.
My goal is to have gateway and firewall to replace my ISP router, plus some VLANs if possible.