diff --git a/_posts/networking/2014-07-15-unboxing-edgerouter-lite b/_posts/networking/2014-07-15-unboxing-edgerouter-lite new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e8d36d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/networking/2014-07-15-unboxing-edgerouter-lite @@ -0,0 +1,96 @@ +--- +layout: post +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... diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/BoxBack.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/BoxBack.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ec65710 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/BoxBack.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/BoxFront.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/BoxFront.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b805115 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/BoxFront.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/BoxInside.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/BoxInside.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..85afbcd Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/BoxInside.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide1.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide1.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e5cb66b Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide1.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide2.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide2.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..47a03f3 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/BoxSide2.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/Contents.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/Contents.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fb04818 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/Contents.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/PowerSupply.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/PowerSupply.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4524914 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/PowerSupply.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/RouterBack.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/RouterBack.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7b8498e Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/RouterBack.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/RouterBottom.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/RouterBottom.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..083b5ce Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/RouterBottom.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/RouterFront.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/RouterFront.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0c119e4 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/RouterFront.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/RouterTop.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/RouterTop.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ea6d753 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/RouterTop.JPG differ diff --git a/images/2014-07-15/Screws.JPG b/images/2014-07-15/Screws.JPG new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2e18997 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/2014-07-15/Screws.JPG differ