I would like to ask for assistance for a work related project.
My end product test stations run a second isolated network (per test station, separate from the corporate LAN), in order to talk to Ethernet enabled devices.
Many years ago, I selected a Linksys RV016 to perform my functions within the test station.
However, this is a bit long in the tooth and there is a window to select new equipment.
My requirements are laughable, but the form factor messes things up.
Required:
- DHCP server - In hardware. This will see a lot of MACs across it, including blank MACs. One unit under test will be on each station, so blanks are temporary, until assigned.
- Ability to set the DHCP lease time to a small value. (5-30 minutes)
- Rack mount - 1U
- Gigabit - This is an actual must have, as a proto new product will not communicate unless linked at this speed.
- Currently need 7 ports.
Preferred:
- Internal Power Supply
- Similar price range - I believe we were paying about $400 for the RV016s, so anything in that range would probably be fine.
- No internal fans
It appears that any gigabit router would function for my needs.
It also appears that some managed gigabit switches have these functions.
Which way should I go?
Are there suggestions for brands and models?
Thanks in advance,
Jon
My end product test stations run a second isolated network (per test station, separate from the corporate LAN), in order to talk to Ethernet enabled devices.
Many years ago, I selected a Linksys RV016 to perform my functions within the test station.
However, this is a bit long in the tooth and there is a window to select new equipment.
My requirements are laughable, but the form factor messes things up.
Required:
- DHCP server - In hardware. This will see a lot of MACs across it, including blank MACs. One unit under test will be on each station, so blanks are temporary, until assigned.
- Ability to set the DHCP lease time to a small value. (5-30 minutes)
- Rack mount - 1U
- Gigabit - This is an actual must have, as a proto new product will not communicate unless linked at this speed.
- Currently need 7 ports.
Preferred:
- Internal Power Supply
- Similar price range - I believe we were paying about $400 for the RV016s, so anything in that range would probably be fine.
- No internal fans
It appears that any gigabit router would function for my needs.
It also appears that some managed gigabit switches have these functions.
Which way should I go?
Are there suggestions for brands and models?
Thanks in advance,
Jon
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