My current internet setup is like this (which is common for most people).

fiber line from ISP <-> ISP fiber modem <-> Personal wifi router <-> switch

This is working fine with no issues. But I need to power two devices. I want to reduce this to a single device.

fiber line from ISP <-> Modem+Firewall PC <-> Switch <-> AP1,AP2...

From my initial research, what I need is an SFP module which can be attached to a PC which supports SFP. OPNsense should be able to handle most SFP modules.

What is the community’s take on this? Is this worth the effort? Can I find a mini-PC which supports SFP? Will it be cost effective?

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    4·
    8 hours ago

    I dunno, my newest cable modem chews up a boatload of power for no good reason - really pisses me off.

    It uses more power (50w) than my 2019 SFF desktop I run as a server, with an 8TB drive (20w).

    I know because they both sit on their own smart switches.

    • MagnificentSteiner@lemmy.zipEnglish
      6·
      8 hours ago

      50w… holy shit!

      My server with 1 SSD, 3 HDDs running multiple docker containers doesn’t usually pull more than 35-40w.

      My router tops out at 8w and my wireless access point at 5w IIRC.

      • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
        1·
        7 hours ago

        My consumer broadband router (which acts as a WAP, modem, and router) looks like it’s rated for a 36W power supply. Putting a Kill-A-Watt wattmeter on it shows it currently using about 14W.