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  • Exactly, keeping components separated, especially the router.

    Hardware routers “cost money because they save money” (Sorry, couldn’t resist that movie quote). A purpose-built router will just run and run. I have 20 year old consumer routers that still “just work”. Granted, they don’t have much in the way of capability, but they do provide a stable gateway.

    I then use two separate mesh network tools, on multiple systems. The likelihood of both of those failing simultaneously is low. But I still have a single failure point in the router, which I accept - I’ve only had a couple outright fail over 25 years, so I figure it’s a low risk.


  • Separate devices provide reliability and supportability.

    If your all-in-one device has issues, you can’t remote in to maintain it.

    Take a look at what enterprises do: redundant external interfaces, redundant services internally. You don’t necessarily need all this, but it’s worth considering "how do I ensure uptime and enable supportability and reliability? ".

    Also, we always ask “what happens if the lone SME (Subject Matter Expert) is hit by a bus?” (You are that Lone SME).