cannemi Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Can anyone get me the updated documentation on supported routers from C4. Is this the current list? Also, I am looking for KB 296ThanksMfg. Model Notes:Pakedge RB-KIT Very powerful and Stable High-End Router, Contact Pakedge for more info and SupportCisco (Linksys) WRVS4400N V2 Updade firmwareCisco (Linksys) WRVS4400N Update firmware:Cisco (Linksys) RVS4000 Firmware version 1.2.11Cisco (Linksys) RV042 Recommended for advanced installersApple Airport Extreme V2 “N” versions read here: See Knowledge base entry 296 (Setup Recommended for advanced installers only)Apple Airport Extreme (Setup Recommended for advanced installers only)Linksys RVL200 NETGEAR WPN824 v2 Limit 1-2 zone systemsNETGEAR WNDR3700 UPDATE FIRMWARE REQUIRED in most casesNETGEAR WNDR3300 Limit 1-2 zone systems / WiFi does not work with 802.11b devices (V1 10.5” TP / V1 Mini Touch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceOfSpades Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Are you referring to routers or Wireless Access Points? It looks like the list contains mostly L2 devices.One another note, what is the benefit of the specific devices on the list? 4Home access?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Are you referring to routers or Wireless Access Points? It looks like the list contains mostly L2 devices.One another note, what is the benefit of the specific devices on the list? 4Home access??The benefit is that when used by a dealer, they are known to work with Control4 and the dealer can obtain tech support from Control4 on those specific routers. You can certainly use whatever you want but you're then left to you/your dealer's knowledge and support for that product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannemi Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I am referring to Routers. I have what looks like a known issue with C4 and I am trying to figure out why this is happening. I have a Apple Extreme as a router and a Juniper switch on the back-end. I do see there are some special configs for WEP for apple but that is all I can find.This is my issue exactly!Control4 gear doesn't often show up in the online tree or director list. Although, I am seeing C4 devices in DHCP list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 hopefully will be update again soon as the new ac standard is coming to market. buffalo announced the first today. netgear likely this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wappinghigh Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 There is absolutely no problem using an airport extreme with C4. Done so for years with 100% reliability. You sure it isn't your switch? What specific problems are you having? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 There is absolutely no problem using an airport extreme with C4. Done so for years with 100% reliability. You sure it isn't your switch? What specific problems are you having?I agree. Look at your switch. More than once I have seen a switch be the cause. I would recomend getting something on the C4 recommended list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannemi Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Can someone post the supported switches for C4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 ^The FS108 is a 10/100 switch. It's no different in op than anything else equivalent out there. I have several of them in service and never had a PS failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 the (newer) netgear stuff comes with lifetime warranty. send it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I strongly recommend anyone newbs pondering Control4 to charge your installing dealer with the task of at least spec'ing networking. You go on what you read here, you are on your own. There is equipment that works and then there is equipment that works well enough. Who is to say what is definitively needed for Control4 vs. what you need for basic data handling?You will most likely run head-to-head with any dealer if there are operational problems with the Control4 system that is even remotely linked to shoddy networking gear or practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I am a degreed Engineer, but it is confusing to find a reliable switch these days.I personally like to use pakedge switch's. They are much easier to install and manage the connections as they are on the back and not the front like other switch's(this really helps when you are using a rack). They are also very reliable and on the C4 recommended list.http://pakedge.com/docs/SW16-GBDatasheetV2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Sorry, made a mistake- I use the newer ProSafe version of the GS108 and they do not run hot and never had a PS problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me23 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 About to purchase a router and was going to get the Cisco WRVS4400N v2, but man it gets slammed on Amazon reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I am a degreed Engineer' date=' but it is confusing to find a reliable switch these days.[/quote']I personally like to use pakedge switch's. They are much easier to install and manage the connections as they are on the back and not the front like other switch's(this really helps when you are using a rack). They are also very reliable and on the C4 recommended list.http://pakedge.com/docs/SW16-GBDatasheetV2.pdfWell, I know my organization has never used them, and we have several racks and Cisco switches. Anyway, you need to rely a company that can replace the switch less than a day if it fails. My organization runs 24/7, and 365 days a year. If the switch fails then it is replaced within hours. It take me at least a week to get the pakedge due to their location. I didn't use a rack on my system, but I do have a rackmount server in the basement. The server is housed in a Xrackpro Noise Reduction Rackmount Enclosure Cabinet, with doors on the front and back.Your work probably has a different ($$$$) SLA than I would expect most consumers to pony up for. Watchguard as an example has several hour turnaround options with courier service , even if you're out of the USofA - for a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 About to purchase a router and was going to get the Cisco WRVS4400N v2, but man it gets slammed on Amazon reviews.The thing works great. Remember the boneheads writing those reviews... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 About to purchase a router and was going to get the Cisco WRVS4400N v2' date=' but man it gets slammed on Amazon reviews.[/quote']The thing works great. Remember the boneheads writing those reviews...+1 they are fine. ALthough at this time I would recomend that you look at a seperate router with a stand alone WAP. It just works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Your work probably has a different ($$$$) SLA than I would expect most consumers to pony up for. Watchguard as an example has several hour turnaround options with courier service ' date=' even if you're out of the USofA - for a price.[/quote']Oh, I am in the USA...Just giving an example of an SLA option that I noticed they had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me23 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 About to purchase a router and was going to get the Cisco WRVS4400N v2' date=' but man it gets slammed on Amazon reviews.[/quote']The thing works great. Remember the boneheads writing those reviews...+1 they are fine. ALthough at this time I would recomend that you look at a seperate router with a stand alone WAP. It just works better.Can you be more specific. I had planned on getting the WRVs4400N and putting in on my 1st floor and then connecting a cisco WAP to one of the ports for the basement. What do you suggest exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me23 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 About to purchase a router and was going to get the Cisco WRVS4400N v2' date=' but man it gets slammed on Amazon reviews.[/quote']The thing works great. Remember the boneheads writing those reviews...Yeah good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Luxul, Pakedge, and for the ultimate Meraki.I'm a big fan of the Luxul stuff for routers, switches, and WAP's on the cheap. Meraki on the high end simply blows everything else away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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