Control4 Recommended Networking Products

ROUTERS
Tested Firmware Market January 1, 2012 Supported WAP Supports 5Ghz VPN DynDNS Firmware File Anywhere Access
Manufacturer Model Type Version
Avalability
MSRP Small Medium Large Onboard** Multiple SSIDs Capability Capability Capability C4 Available Mobile Access Notes:
Apple
Airport Extreme
Gen 5
Router / WAP 7.6 World Wide $179.00
P P P
Main and guest network
P
Apple software YES
To set to WEP wireless encryption hold down Ctrl and shift
while clicking on the wireless selection drop down window.
Asus
Asus "diamond" RT-
N56U
Router / WAP 1.0.1.8b U.S. $129.99
P P P
2.4GHz and 5GHz
P P
YES
Cisco WRVS4400N Router U.S. $180.00
P P P P P
YES
Anywhere access requires a disable of SIP ALG
Netgear WNDR4500 Router / WAP 1.0.0.70 World Wide $179.99
P P P
4x 2.4GHz and 5GHz main
2.4GHz and 5GHz guest P P
YES
Anywhere access requires a disable of SIP ALG
Netgear WNDR3700 Router / WAP 1.0.0.12 World Wide $159.99
P P P
4x 2.4GHz and 5GHz main
2.4GHz and 5GHz guest P
YES
Anywhere access requires a disable of SIP ALG
Draytek 120 ADSL Modem
Shipping Version as of
2/1/2012
EMEA $95.00
P P
???
Virgin Superhub Cable Router
Shipping Version as of
2/1/2012
UK -
P P P P
???
Netgear SRXN3205 Router / WAP 3.0.7-24 World Wide $259.99
P P P P
Only one and no guest
P P
YES YES
Luxul XBR-2300 Router 1.0.5.7 U.S. $270.00
P P P P
YES YES
Rack Mountable, Dual WAN
ZOOM 4501 Router/WAP
Shipping Version as of
3/1/2012
U.S. $75 NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE
This router is very specifically approved only for the Dealer
Demo Case where this application requires smart phone
teathering support and a small form factor. Similarly this
router is capable or operating 2-4 IP devices for up to 12
hours at a time. This router should never be installed in a
residence of any size.
Cisco RV 120V Router / WAP 1.0.2.6 World Wide $179.00
P P P P P P P
NO
Anywhere Access can connect for a short time, but looses
connection
Pakedge K6 Router
Shipping Version as of
2/6/2013
World Wide $1,158.00
P P P
N/A N/A N/A
P P
Supplied by
MFG
YES
Enterprise Class Gigabit Router Kit
Pakedge RB-KIT 50b Router
v4.0,build0291,100824
(MR2 Patch 2)
World Wide $800-$1000
P P P
N/A N/A N/A
P P
Supplied by
MFG
YES
Anywhere Access requires Latest FW as of 4/15/2013 for
Anywhere Access Support
Cisco RV 042 Router v4.1.1.01-sp World Wide $149.00
P P P
N/A N/A N/A
P P P
YES
Seems to work well. We have seen other issues the other RV-
1xxx series but this one appears to work ok.
Draytek 2830 Router / WAP
Shipping Version as of
2/1/2012
EMEA $297.00
P P P P
???
*System Size Guideline: Small = 1-8 IP Nodes, Medium = 9-34 IP Nodes, Large = 35+ IP Nodes
**The onboard WAP (Wireless Access Point) Capability is Support By Control4
http://www.control4.com/files/dealers/documentation/DOC-00036_RevA_MyHome-Remote-Access-Configuration.pdf
SystemSize Supported*
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Control4 Recommended Networking Products
Network Switches
Switches
Tested Firmware Market January 1, 2012
Manufacturer Model Type Version Availability MSRP Total ports Gigabit ports PoE Ports POE Budget All Ports POE Managed SFP - Fiber Port Backplane (Gb) Rack Mountable
Blackwire Designs GSD-800S Gigabit $179.00 8 8 0 X X Web _ BW-Programmed No 16 Y
Blackwire Designs GSW-1602SF Gigabit $329.00 16 16 0 X X Web_BW-Programmed 2 32 Y
Blackwire Designs GSW-2404SF Gigabit $409.00 24 16 0 X X Web_BW-Programmed 4 48 Y
Blackwire Designs GSD-802PS Gigabit $409.00 8 8 8 123 W 8 Web_BW-Programmed 2 16 Y
Blackwire Designs FGSW-1828PS 100 Mb W/ 2 gb $419.00 18 2 8 110 W 7 Web_BW-Programmed 2 7 Y
Blackwire Designs FGSW-2620VMP4 100 Mb $799.00 26 2 24 380 W 24 Web_BW-Programmed 2 9 Y
Netgear FS726TP Switch World Wide $295.99 24 2 24 100 W 6 web based 2 8.8 Y
Netgear FS116 Switch EMEA $85.00 16 X X X X X No 3.2 N
Netgear JGS524 Switch EMEA $220.00 24 24 X X X X No 48 Y
Netgear JGS516 Switch EMEA $195.00 16 16 C X X X No 32 Y
Luxul XGS-1008 Switch $95.00 8 8 X X X X No 16 N
Luxul XGS-1024 Switch $375.00 24 24 X X X XenSmart No 48 Y
Luxul XMS-1008P Switch $535.00 8 8 8 8 8 XenSmart 2 20 Y
HP Procurve 1410-24G Switch $200.00 24 24 X X X X No 48 Y
HP Procurve 1410-16G Switch $150.00 16 16 X X X X No 32 Y
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Control4 Recommended Networking Products
Wireless Access Points
Wireless Access Points
Tested Firmware January 1, 2012 Supports
Manufacturer Model PoE Powered Version MSRP Small Medium Large 5 Ghz Multiple SSIDs Notes Support
Symmetry SGM-TGPRO-N320 Yes W/Adapter 2.1.1 $799.95
P P P
8
1-888-663-SYMM
Rukus Zone Flex 7363 Yes 9.3.0.0.87 $549.99
P P P P
8 on 2.4 Ghz 8 on 5Ghz
support@ruckuswireless.com (650) 265-4200
Engenuis ECB3500 Yes 1.3.4 $89.99
P P P
Omnidirectional Toll-free: 888-735-7888 http://kb.engeniustech.com/
Pakedge W6 Yes
Current shipping as
of 2/6/2013
$475.00
P P P
4
Omnidirectional (650) 385-8703 or email support@pakedge.com
Luxul XAP-1020 Yes 2.0 $735.00
P P
8
Directional Luxul (801) 822-5450 Option 3
Luxul XAP-1030 Yes 2.0 $735.00
P P
8
Omnidirectional Luxul (801) 822-5450 Option 3
Luxul XAP-1032 Yes 2.0 $935.00
P P P
8
Dual Directional Luxul (801) 822-5450 Option 3
Luxul XAP-1040 Yes 2.0 $935.00
P P
8
Outdoor Directional Luxul (801) 822-5450 Option 3
*System Size Guideline (centrally located): Small = 1-1500 sq.ft., Medium = 1500-3000 sq. ft., Large = 3000-5000 sq. ft.
**The recommendation is based upon a single wireless access point
Disclaimer Building materials such as steel, concrete, Wire Mesh, etc may drastically reduce range and/or throughput.
System Size Supported*
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Wireless access points should not be installed in the equipment room or in rooms surrounded by metal ducting, copper wire, close proximaty to
electronics. Per the Recommended Network Topology documentation, WAPs should we istalled high and centrally located in the desired coverage
area. See article 530 on kb.control4.com
AnyWhere Access
Routers tested
Asus RT-N66U - Worked out of the box
Asus RT-AC66R - Worked out of the box
Apple Airport Extreme - Worked out of the box
Cisco RV042 - Worked out of the box We're questioning this. The RV1XX routers also connects,
but only for 6 minutes before the routers OS terminates the connection.
That being said, it appears to be fine. Please let us know if you experience otherwise.
D-Link N+300 - Worked out of the box
Draytech Vigor 2830vn-plus - Worked out of the box
Luxul XBR-2300 - Worked out of the box
MediaLink MWN-WAPR150N - Worked out of the box
Netgear N600 (WNDR3700v4) - Worked out of the box
Netgear Prosafe SRXN3205 - Worked out of the box
Belkin N600 DB - Not Compatible- Do not use with Anywhere Access
Cisco RV1xx Series - Not working as of latest firmware: RV120 - version 1.0.4.10, RV180 - version 1.0.2.6 (latest firmware as of April 12, 2013)
Cicso WRVS4400N - Required disable of SIP ALG option
D-Link DIR-655 - Required disable of SIP ALG and reboot
D-Link DGL-4500 - Required disable of SIP ALG
Netgear N600 (WNDR3700v3) - Required disable of SIP ALG and reboot
Netgear N900 (WNDR4500) - Required disable of SIP ALG option
Pakedge Fortigate 50b - Required latest firmware and config from Pakedge
Trendnet TEW-633GR - Required disable of SIP ALG
Trendnet TEW-671BR - Could not connect.
For a list of "DO NOT USE" networking products please see the "Recommended Networking Products" article.
We have not found any instances of carrier specific limitations on implementing the Anywhere Access.
Some of the networks we've tested are listed below.
Carriers / Data type tested
T-Mobile 4G/3G
Sprint 4G/3G
Verizon 4G/3G
AT&T 4G/3G
Straight Talk using AT&T and T-Mobile 4G/3G
O2*
Telefonica*
*see Detail: Frequent IP Address ChangesandAction: Step 7.
Additional information about SIP ALG
http://www.easyofficephone.com/support/router-compatibility
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/Routers+SIP+ALG
ROUTERS
Mfg. Model Notes:
Linksys WRT54G
All WRT54G Models (ie. WRT54GS WRT54GL WRTSL54GS
etc..)
Linksys BEFSR41
multicasting incorrectly set by default - intermittent lock ups
Linksys BEFSX41
lock ups requiring reboot constantly
Linksys ALL WRT Models
All WRT Models (ie. WRT310 WRT320N WRT610N WRT310N
etc..)
Belkin
N750DB
Will not work with Anywhere Access
Belkin N600DB
Will not work with Anywhere Access
Engenius ESR-9850
Will not work with Anywhere Access
Engenius ESR-9752
Will not work with Anywhere Access
Actiontec All models
Theses routers are basic routers meant to support 1 or 2
computers, doesn't hold up continued packets sent though
the network. Supplied by most DSL companies.
Dlink WBR-2310
Dlink 655
Doesn't work with the dual transport devices (ie. tuner, amp,
switch)
Netgear N150 (WPN824N)
Control4 gear doesn't often show up in the online tree or
director list. Control4 devices do not show on the DHCP
table of the router.
Netgear
N300 (WNR2000)
Control4 gear doesn't often show up in the online tree or
director list. Control4 devices do not show on the DHCP
table of the router.
Apple
Airport Express (Wall-wart version)
See Note *
We do not support any WiFi repeating systems including
Apple's "Wireless Extenders"
Apple
Airport Express Base Station (as
Router or Repeater)
We do not support any WiFi repeating systems including
Apple's. The Base station configured as a conventional
wireless access point is still being investigated. Our
preliminary hands-on testing of this product is that its
intended purpose is to behave as a segmented Guest
network for use as an internet gateway. Setting this product
up as an extension of an existing subnet on a LAN (like every
other Wireless Acess Point) has proven counter intuitive
and frought with challenges.
BT HomeHub
Versions .5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 (Telecom Product Available in the UK -
Do not use)
For additional help relating to WiFI best practices, Please read the "Best Practices for Network
Topology" documentation found in KB article 530
Do Not Use Product List (The Red Flag List)
*NOTE
Control4 does not support WiFi repeating products of any kind. Please do not use WiFi repeating products
from any manufacturer where a Control4 system is implemented. Typically marketed with the following
verbage "Extend a Wireless Network"