You're right, the R201 is basically a OEM generic DD-WRT router... but it is a good, stable router with built-in ATA and a free remote management system, and I'm not sure I need anything more.
I've been using the R200 for nearly a year (well, I started when it was the C3VoIP). It has had plenty of issues (most of which are ATA related and have been resolved in the firmware updates), but as a WiFi router it has performed very well throughout. Most of the issues have been sorted and it is relatively easy to provision and manage. I've heard only great things about the Calix system. It appears to be ~60% additional up front cost plus a monthly fee for the management software. What additional benefits are provided by the Calix system to justify that increased cost? So far, the additional benefits I see are: remote site survey, 4x4 MU-MIMO, and [assumed] more developed firmware. -Chris On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Sean Heskett <[email protected]> wrote: > we love the Calix 844E, i've posted many many times about how great our > experiences with the product have been. > > I looked at the R201 and it's basically a OEM generic DD-WRT router > > 2 cents > > -Sean > > > On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 6:02 AM, Christopher Gray < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm trying to get a sense of whether the benefits of the 844E are worth >> the additional cost relative to the R200/R201. Does anyone have any good >> experience with the Calix and Cambium hardware and monitoring? >> >> I've been using the Cambium system. The routers are mostly stable and >> their monitoring is improving regularly. Other than the more advanced 5 GHz >> capabilities, and the site survey option in the monitoring software, are >> there any compelling reasons to take on the additional cost and to move >> from Cambium to Calix in a WISP environment? >> >> Thank you - Chris >> > >
