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u25w Setup and Configuration
The u25w came pre-installed with Untangle version 11.2.1. I forced an update to 12.0.1. Unfortunately the update failed and left me in a limbo as I couldn't force the update again. I had to perform a fresh install of Untangle via flash drive. My Linux command-line syntax is non-existent, so it took a little bit of time to figure out how to boot to usb device since the u25w doesn't really have a BIOS of sorts.
Other than that hiccup, setup went very smooth. I ran a config back-up from the old system and restored to the new system. Please note that this might not catch every small detail of the system, but it will save a lot of configuration time.
u25w Specs
From Untangle, specs are as follows:
Installed Apps - Free/Lite Apps
Web Filter Lite
Virus Blocker Lite
Firewall
Ad Blocker
Reports
Intrusion Prevention
No inbound traffic allowed - no port forwarding setup
Static DHCP Device Total - 5
Auto DHCP Device Total - 5
Avg active devices - Avg 3-5
u25w Usage
Reports - 7 day storage
Other than the obvious large spike, load and usage seem very reasonable.
u25w Review
After a couple weeks of use, it's time for a review.
Pros:
Overall rating - 8/10
The u25w came pre-installed with Untangle version 11.2.1. I forced an update to 12.0.1. Unfortunately the update failed and left me in a limbo as I couldn't force the update again. I had to perform a fresh install of Untangle via flash drive. My Linux command-line syntax is non-existent, so it took a little bit of time to figure out how to boot to usb device since the u25w doesn't really have a BIOS of sorts.
Other than that hiccup, setup went very smooth. I ran a config back-up from the old system and restored to the new system. Please note that this might not catch every small detail of the system, but it will save a lot of configuration time.
u25w Specs
From Untangle, specs are as follows:
- Recommended for 25 users
- Intel Atom® dual core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 3 x 1 gigabit ethernet ports
- Dual Band Wireless Router 2.4GHz 5GHz (NOTE: not simultaneous)
- 32 GB SSD
- 2 USB ports
- HDMI port
- Ships with power adapter, power cord, and ethernet cable
- Dimensions: 4.9" (W) x 4.7" (D) x 0.76" (H)
- Signature black case with Untangle green logo and color-coded external/internal ethernet ports.
- CPU is Intel Atom Dual-Core E3825 @ 1.33 GHz
- 2 x USB Ports (1 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0)
- Ports are not color-coded. Default port config as follows:
- LAN 1 - External, eth0
- LAN 2 - Internal, eth1
- LAN 3 - Internal Gamma, eth2
- Wireless - Internal Delta, wlan0
- Console - unused per quick-start guide
Installed Apps - Free/Lite Apps
Web Filter Lite
Virus Blocker Lite
Firewall
Ad Blocker
Reports
Intrusion Prevention
No inbound traffic allowed - no port forwarding setup
Static DHCP Device Total - 5
Auto DHCP Device Total - 5
Avg active devices - Avg 3-5
u25w Usage
Reports - 7 day storage
Other than the obvious large spike, load and usage seem very reasonable.
u25w Review
After a couple weeks of use, it's time for a review.
Pros:
- Extremely small form factor
- Wireless range manages to meet and exceed the range of my previous router
- Small power draw
- Performance
- No wall-mount brackets. However, I did manage to rig up a wall-mount solution.
- Wireless bandwidth is limited. While my daughter was watching a Youtube video (1080p), my wife's phone internet browser slowed to a crawl. I'm not sure how much traffic it would be able to handle in the 10-25 user environment it is designed for.
- Shipped with old version, minor upgrade issues
Overall rating - 8/10
