Yamaha's new router "RTX1210", which has a keyword "inheritance and challenge", has finally begun to ship.While making a full model change that cannot be imagined from the model number, I explored the charm of the product that combines the stability and reliability unique to Yamahalter.
A router that plays the role of a stall bone at the entrance to the cloud
RTX1200, which is a classic Gigabit router for small business, dates back to 2008.Over the last six years, the IT industry has changed significantly.As you know, cloud computing has emerged as a destination for the development of virtualization technology, the increase in TCO on IT, and the speed of the network.Various applications such as sales support, customer management, accounting and ERP are used through the cloud as well as email, web hosting, and groupware.
Gigabit compatible Yamaha's new router "RTX1210"
Another thing I want to point out is that corporate Internet connection methods are becoming the best effort.Fifteen years ago, the only way for companies to connect to the Internet and other locations was to use expensive dedicated lines.However, VPN services such as wide-area Ethernet and IP-VPN appeared, and the use of relay networks has become a price structure regardless of distance.However, nowadays, broadband lines and Internet VPNs, which were previously called Best Effort, have become completely common.Gigabit's optical fiber line has become cheaper, and the cost per band has dropped dramatically, but the stability of the line as an infrastructure has been improved.It can no longer be used by companies.
Due to these historical backgrounds, the role of the router, which is responsible for the connection between the office and the cloud, is becoming increasingly heavy.As in the past, there is an application on the cloud as well as an on -premises that has a server in the LAN, and it will be an era in which they cooperate in them.The router that realizes high performance and stable Internet connection is exactly the bone of the small business, and it can be said that compromising products cannot be selected.
In that regard, Yamaha's routers have long been providing stable Internet connection and VPN.And the RTX1210, which appeared this time, inherits this history and achievements, is challenging a unique initiative that exceeds the existing router.The introduction has become longer, but let's review the actual machine.
"RTX1210", 8-port PoE switch "SWX2200-8POE" and wireless LAN AP "WLX302" were prepared.
It looks the same as RTX1200, but the contents are amazing
The RTX1200 was made of plastic, whereas the RTX1210 has changed to metal.Therefore, the feeling I have is quite different.The front is almost the same as the previous model RTX1200, as the serial has become RJ-45 from D-Sub.There are three LAN interfaces, one of which is 8 ports switching hubs.The USB / microSD terminal that can be used for configuration storage and mobile WAN connection is the same as RTX1200.
The depth is 3cm shorter, and it has been devised not to put the insertion plug outside.In addition, the power supply is newly compatible with AC200V, and a detachable displacement bracket is included.However, it can be said that it can be used in the same way as before.
The feature is that the housing is large so that the power plug does not appear behind.
The internal hardware evolution is remarkable compared to the appearance that does not change much.The MIPS 300MHz CPU was PowerPC 1GHz, and the memory (ROM / RAM) doubled compared to RTX1200.It has been significantly improved to regain the six -year gap.This will be able to withstand future software enhancements.
As a result, the performance of routing and VPN has been improved.Routing is doubled as RTX1200, up to 1Gbps, VPN is up to 1 from 200Mbps..It has a jump -up of 5Gbps.What is worth noting is that the number of NAT sessions, which was 20,000 in RTX1200, was expanded to 65,534.The expansion of the NAT sessions realized by the unique IP mascalade that does not consume ports should work for modern web applications that put many simultaneous sessions.
In addition, link aggregation that realizes redundancy and wider band by bundling multiple LAN links, FLASHROM's fail-safe function to prevent erroneous operation problems during firmware update, serial interface (UTF-8 of borate and character codes)(Correspondence), etc. are incorporated, and detailed usability has been improved.This is a great place for the traditional Yama Harouer fans.
Connect RTX1210 and SWX2200-8PoE with WLX302 and start trial
What was promoted in RTX1210 was "usable visualization"
The biggest challenge of RTX1210 is the renewal of the GUI.In addition to a "dashboard" that allows you to summarize resources, systems, interfaces, and traffic information at once, it is equipped with a "LAN map" that lists LAN connection status and "Easy settings" cultivated with individual products., Supports introduction and operation.
When you start RTX1210 and access the new GUI from a PC in the LAN, you will be surprised that it is quite different from the existing menu.The top dashboard includes system information such as firmware, MAC addresses, configuration files, CPU and memory resource information, interface information indicating the connection status on the front of the housing, and traffic information in LAN.Four gadgets are displayed.These gadgets can be added and deleted from the right menu.VPN connection status, NAT session, unauthorized access detection history, syslog, etc. are available, so you can select as needed.
A dashboard that allows you to check the operating status at a glance.It is also unique that the gadget can be replaced
When setting the main unit or connecting the Internet or VPN, click the "Easy Settings" menu at the top.Entering and selecting the necessary items in the wizard format will complete the settings, which look different, but basically the same as the past Yama Haruta.If you prepare the setting items properly, you will not be lost in the operation.In addition, settings for routing, NAT, IP filter, DNS, DHCP server, etc. are performed on the "Detailed Settings", and users, access management and firmware version upgrade are performed on the "Management" menu.
Routing settings in "Detailed Settings"
(The next page, LAN map that can automatically display devices just by connecting)
