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?

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[–] 6 points 8 months ago (1 child)

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.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months 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.

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