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Add the physical part of the EdgeRouter Unboxing along with the relevant
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+title: Unboxing EdgeRouter Lite
+description: Unboxing of the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite Gigabit Wired Router.
+tags: [routers, networking]
+---
+
+Today, I received the [Ubiquity EdgeRouter Lite](http://www.ubnt.com/edgemax/edgerouter-lite/)
+as a replacement to my current [pfSense](https://pfsense.org/) router. I have
+been using pfSense on a custom computer for the past few years and got the
+EdgeRouter Lite as an attempt to reduce power consumption (pfSense system uses
+56W via Kill-a-Watt).  I will follow up this review with a more detailed comparison between the
+two setups after I have used the EdgeRouter Lite for a month or so.  Anyhow
+without further back-story, the unboxing:
+
+## Packaging
+The EdgeRouter Lite comes in a standard retail box with product images and basic
+specifications around the box. The front of the box shows an image of the router
+as an isometric view.  The device I received is the newer version which has the
+metal casing instead of the original version's plastic cover.
+
+![Box Front]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/BoxFront.JPG)
+
+The first side of the box shows ta couple screenshots of the web interface which
+seems fairly user friendly and lists the default IP and user information.
+
+![Box Side 1]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide1.JPG)
+
+The back of the box shows the top and front views of the router showing the three
+Ethernet ports, the console port and the reset switch.
+
+![Box Back]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/BoxBack.JPG)
+
+The second side of the box shows some of the product specifications and lists the
+box contents.
+
+![Box Side 2]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide2.JPG)
+
+Upon opening the top of the box a formed cardboard tray pulls out to reveal the
+quick start guide on top of the router.  Below the router is the power supply and
+mounting screws.
+
+![Box Inside]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/BoxInside.JPG)
+
+Overall, the packaging seems decent and is what I would expect for a product of
+this type.
+
+## Contents
+Moving on, removing the contents from the packaging gives a better idea about the
+device.  The contents are shown below and consist of the quick start guide, the
+router, the power supply (3.5 ft cord), 2ft power supply cable, and mounting
+hardware.
+
+![Contents]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/Contents.JPG)
+
+The power supply is a custom branded 12 Volt 1 Amp supply (12W out max) capable
+of accepting 100-240 Volt AC.  This alone shows that the router should be much
+more power efficient than my pfSense setup.
+
+![Power Supply]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/Power Supply.JPG)
+
+Should the router be wall mounted, screws and plugs have been included, however
+I prefer to use drywall screws instead of the screws and plugs provided with
+these sort of devices.
+
+![Screws]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/Screws.JPG)
+
+## Physical
+The router is enclosed in a two piece metal enclosure which is held together by
+three small screws in the back and a lip in the front.  The casing feels sturdy
+enough and has perforations on the top and three sides to assist in heat dissipation.
+The top of the router has the Ubiquiti logo and the device name in the center.
+
+![Router Top]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/RouterTop.JPG)
+
+The front of the router contains the three Ethernet ports each 1000Mbps  (1Gbps)
+labeled `eth0-2`.  Next to them is the legend for the indicator lights.  The console
+port is to the left and is labeled `CONSOLE`.  The console port is for use with
+the Cisco style cable and a COM port.  On the far right is the reset switch for
+if/when things go wrong.
+
+![Router Front]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/RouterFront.JPG)
+
+Moving to the back of the router has the DC power input jack and the grounding
+clamp.
+
+![Router Back]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/RouterBack.JPG)
+
+The bottom of the router has four small rubber feet for setting the device on
+a flat surface.  Given the low weight of the device though it may want to slide
+once cables are connected though.  Across the center are the two mounting holes
+which are setup to allow vertical or horizontal mounting of the device.
+![Router Bottom]({{ site.url }}/images/2014-07-15/RouterBottom.JPG)
+
+## Initial Setup & Software
+IN PROGRESS...